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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 *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 *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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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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"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 (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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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 *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 *ob rodMan
over a year ago
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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
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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 *riskygaz OP Man
over a year ago
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"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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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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"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
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"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 *icketysplitsWoman
over a year ago
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"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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"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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"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
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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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"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
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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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