The summer holidays are the longest break in the school calendar.
Lasting around five to six weeks, the novelty of not being at school may begin to wear off and parents may run out of fun ideas to keep children entertained.
If you've run out of things to do in your immediate area, South Cumbria has some of the most unique attractions in the country that are fun as well as educational. We've listed six great things to do with kids below that include both indoor and outdoor attractions.
Treetop Nets - Windermere
Website: www.treetoptrek.co.uk
Located on the banks of Windermere, this high ropes adventure can see kids over the age of seven zipping, balancing and leaping from tree to tree at a height of 15m. After completing the lower-level Mini Trek, they can then take on the Full Trek course with 32 exciting obstacles including balance bars, swinging logs and Indiana Bridges.
There is also a thrilling 250m triple zip-line descent to the shore of Windermere.
Grizedale Forest
Website: www.forestryengland.co.uk
Described as "an unrivalled day out" by Forestry England, visitors can explore the forest on two wheels, on foot or horse back. This incredible landscape is dotted with unique sculptures and those more adventurous can swing among the trees on one of the Go Ape courses.
Lakeland Maze Farm Park - Sedgwick, near Kendal
Website: www.maize-maze.com
The attraction is open all the way until December at Raines Hall Farm. The working farm has plenty of animals including cattle, sheep, pigs, ferrets, rabbits, guinea pigs, llamas, alpacas, goats, horses and donkeys.
There are two maize mazes on site including quiz trails and there are also tractor rides, a soft play area, trampolines and go karts.
Predator Experience - Ayside, near Grange
Website: www.predatorexperience.co.uk
Predator Experience specialises in bird and animal Experiences and is located within its own five acres site. The centre offers experiences with wolves, falcons, eagles and foxes with the stunning backdrop of Coniston mountain.
Visits must be pre-booked to keep small group sizes. This ensures safe, high quality experiences and the ethical welfare standards of all the animals.
The World of Beatrix Potter - Bowness-on-Windermere
Website: www.hop-skip-jump.com
This enchanting Lake District attraction brings to life Beatrix Potter’s characters from the famous Peter Rabbit books as well as the award-winning outdoor Peter Rabbit Garden.
There is also a character-themed family-friendly café and gift shop which has become world famous.
Break Free Escape Rooms - Barrow
Website: www.escapebreakfree.com
Located on Rawlinson Street, Barrow's latest escape rooms has four rooms in total which are Prison Break, Room 13, Ascension, Abandoned Factory along with a fantastic ship-themed Laserquest.
The rooms vary in difficulty and challenges have to be complete in an hour. Up to six people can play and rooms come complete with props to wear.
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