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By *riskygaz OP   Man  over a year ago

birmingham

Going to Windermere tomorrow for a few days with my daughter, looking like the weather is going to be a lot of rain, so what can you get up to in the bad weather in that area ?

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By (user no longer on site)  over a year ago

A lot of tea and cake in a lot of cafes.

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By *elma and ShaggyCouple  over a year ago

Bedworth

I would say a lot depends how old your daughter is and what kind of things you enjoy.

We’re going to the lakes in September and on our list of things to do is a visit the the lakes gin distillery and also Beatrix potter museum

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By *xperimentalistMan  over a year ago

East Yorkshire

Pencil museum!!

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By *icketysplitsWoman  over a year ago

Way over Yonder, that's where I'm bound

Everything, just in wet weather gear. Don't do the tricky walks unless you know what you're about.

I was up there a few weeks ago and had a great walk to Beacon Tarn with 3 different weathers in the course of a 2 hour walk.

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By *icketysplitsWoman  over a year ago

Way over Yonder, that's where I'm bound


"Pencil museum!! "

A lovely museum!

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By *eliWoman  over a year ago

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Honestly, it rains a lot there. Put some wellies on, a mac and just carry on as usual. It'll make the tea and cake stops feel even more worthwhile. Definitely visit the Beatrix Potter and the pencil museum.

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By *icketysplitsWoman  over a year ago

Way over Yonder, that's where I'm bound


"Going to Windermere tomorrow for a few days with my daughter, looking like the weather is going to be a lot of rain, so what can you get up to in the bad weather in that area ?"

There is a boat tour thing on Windermere. I haven't done it but it is a lovely view from the water, even when it's raining and misty.

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By *pursChick aka ShortieWoman  over a year ago

On a mooch

Not sure how old she is but there is an aquarium at Lakeside, bottom of the lake and this is also where you can take a trip on an old steam train. You can can either drive or get a boat down to it.

I’ll send you a PM with a link for more ideas

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By (user no longer on site)  over a year ago


"Going to Windermere tomorrow for a few days with my daughter, looking like the weather is going to be a lot of rain, so what can you get up to in the bad weather in that area ?

There is a boat tour thing on Windermere. I haven't done it but it is a lovely view from the water, even when it's raining and misty."

I did that a few weeks ago in the sunshine

It was quite blissful

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By *VineMan  over a year ago

The right place

Just get out and walk, it won’t be cold and a bit of rain can be refreshing. If the really high peaks are in cloud then stick to some lower routes.

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By *xmfrvnMan  over a year ago

Stoke-on-Trent

Character building! Hiking in weather like this you really know you're alive. Plus it makes the cake even better.

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By *ORDERMANMan  over a year ago

wrexham

Cruise will be good excursion.. Number of lakes have them

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By *ensualbicockMan  over a year ago

liverpool wavertree picton clock

Even in the rain the Lake district is beautiful

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By (user no longer on site)  over a year ago

Shopping in Kendal or Penrith

Maryport is lovely

Grange over Sands is nice

There are 3 New Balance factory shops in the area if she likes her trainers

There is a gorgeous little cinema in Bowness

There are indoor pools in some hotels that you can use for a fee

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By *ouple in LancashireCouple  over a year ago

in Lancashire


"Pencil museum!! "

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By *ORDERMANMan  over a year ago

wrexham

Is the rheged Centre West of penrith still open..

Dove cottage for wordsworth

Sarah Nelson for gingerbread Grasmere

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By *icketysplitsWoman  over a year ago

Way over Yonder, that's where I'm bound

Go to Ulverston for the Laurel and Hardy museum (check opening times, it's quirky).

There might be a show at the Coronation Hall too.

Although, Ulverston is choc-a-bloc with Buddhists at the moment so it's super busy.

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By *ouple in LancashireCouple  over a year ago

in Lancashire


"Is the rheged Centre West of penrith still open..

Dove cottage for wordsworth

Sarah Nelson for gingerbread Grasmere "

Rheged is yes..

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By *ob rodMan  over a year ago

lancaster

Not a million miles away yes it’s wet but not cold if she’s adventurous there’s climb the mine at honister just past Keswick all under ground google it

Lancaster not that far vue cinema city centre nice old castle to look round and primary as well lol

there’s a trampoline park at Morecambe

Salt ayre leisure centre Lancaster has inflatable bouncy swim sessions all listed in there website

Avoid Kendal a bridge is shut on the one way system traffic chaos

There’s go ape at grizdale done that in rain it was ok

Grizdale forest has nature trail walks

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By *aisyDDWoman  over a year ago

North West

It’s always raining. Loads to see and do just make sure you are well prepared for the rain. It’s really warm as well. Not much doing in Kendal but I’m not having any problems with the traffic. Think most folk are just avoiding the area. Brockhole is great. There’s a steam railway as well. Depends how old your daughter is

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By *ob rodMan  over a year ago

lancaster

Should of said primark not primary

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By *riskygaz OP   Man  over a year ago

birmingham


"I would say a lot depends how old your daughter is and what kind of things you enjoy.

We’re going to the lakes in September and on our list of things to do is a visit the the lakes gin distillery and also Beatrix potter museum"

she is all grown up now 29 years old we want to go kayaking we might still do that if its not hammering it down with rain.

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By *ORDERMANMan  over a year ago

wrexham

There's a steam train ride that can be combined with cruise on windermere..

You could keep her occupied by giving her a map and asking her to find out how many lakes there are in the lake district.

When you reveal the true answer it'll probably be a fact she'll never forget coz her dad told her so...

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By *ORDERMANMan  over a year ago

wrexham


"I would say a lot depends how old your daughter is and what kind of things you enjoy.

We’re going to the lakes in September and on our list of things to do is a visit the the lakes gin distillery and also Beatrix potter museumshe is all grown up now 29 years old we want to go kayaking we might still do that if its not hammering it down with rain."

Bloody hell every one has probably been thinking she's a kid...

What to do.. Well for one day give her the keys to the car whilst you settle in a cosy lake district pub for an all day session

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By *aisyDDWoman  over a year ago

North West


"There's a steam train ride that can be combined with cruise on windermere..

You could keep her occupied by giving her a map and asking her to find out how many lakes there are in the lake district.

When you reveal the true answer it'll probably be a fact she'll never forget coz her dad told her so... "

Oh so many people say it’s only one but then many others will argue that’s not strictly true

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By *riskygaz OP   Man  over a year ago

birmingham

thanks everyone, that has given me a few good ideas, and with a rain coat on it might not be so bad lol

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By *icketysplitsWoman  over a year ago

Way over Yonder, that's where I'm bound


"I would say a lot depends how old your daughter is and what kind of things you enjoy.

We’re going to the lakes in September and on our list of things to do is a visit the the lakes gin distillery and also Beatrix potter museumshe is all grown up now 29 years old we want to go kayaking we might still do that if its not hammering it down with rain."

I went dragon boat racing on Windermere in the pouring rain. I did a kayaking thing in Windermere in moderate rain. It was fine. I'm not at all hardy, either.

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By *ORDERMANMan  over a year ago

wrexham


"There's a steam train ride that can be combined with cruise on windermere..

You could keep her occupied by giving her a map and asking her to find out how many lakes there are in the lake district.

When you reveal the true answer it'll probably be a fact she'll never forget coz her dad told her so...

Oh so many people say it’s only one but then many others will argue that’s not strictly true"

Well you've certainly got 2 lovely breasts and ONE fit body.. Mmm..

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By *elma and ShaggyCouple  over a year ago

Bedworth


"I would say a lot depends how old your daughter is and what kind of things you enjoy.

We’re going to the lakes in September and on our list of things to do is a visit the the lakes gin distillery and also Beatrix potter museumshe is all grown up now 29 years old we want to go kayaking we might still do that if its not hammering it down with rain."

Gin it is then

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By *ob rodMan  over a year ago

lancaster

29 year old u can get a day rider for bus Think it’s the 555 service and do a pub crawl of the lakes fizzy tart bar in Windermere great

Do look at hoinster slate mine climb the mine they have outdoor via farrata it’s one of those wire bridges u walk on about 1000 ft up and rock climbing

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By *lloverkisserMan  over a year ago

preston


"Going to Windermere tomorrow for a few days with my daughter, looking like the weather is going to be a lot of rain, so what can you get up to in the bad weather in that area ?"

Walking, drinking, aquarium, pencil museum, honks tear slate mine,

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By (user no longer on site)  over a year ago

There's the motor museum, aquarium, steam train, the boat rides have a roof.

Its still worth going even in the wet.

You can marvel at the ridiculous sized mansions on the lakeside.

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By (user no longer on site)  over a year ago

Nothing. Shit hole of a place

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