Title: 10 TOP Things to Do in Lakes December 2025 | Expedia.ca [Lakes Travel Guide](https://expedia.ca/Lakes.dx990167348061356032)[Hotels in Lakes](https://expedia.ca/Lakes-Hotels.d990167348061356032.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Lakes Car Rentals](https://expedia.ca/Car-Rentals-In-Lakes.d990167348061356032.Car-Rental-Guide)[Lakes Vacation Packages](https://expedia.ca/Lakes.d990167348061356032.Destination-Travel-Guides) # What to do in Lakes ## Activities, attractions and tours ## Visit Lakes Types of activities [Lakes travel guide](https://expedia.ca/Lakes.dx990167348061356032) ![Grasmere showing tranquil scenes, a lake or waterhole and château or palace](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/153000/153146-Cumbria-County.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Grasmere which includes forests and kayaking or canoeing](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/153000/153144-Cumbria-County.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Ambleside featuring a small town or village, street scenes and night scenes](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/153000/153175-Cumbria-County.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Ambleside which includes a small town or village, shopping and street scenes](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/153000/153170-Cumbria-County.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Ambleside showing a small town or village, street scenes and signage](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/153000/153166-Cumbria-County.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Lakes Attractions Let Expedia help you experience the best that Lakes has to offer! If you’re looking for fun itinerary ideas, we can provide you with a list of the top sightseeing attractions, as well as helping you to find unmissable activities. Whether you’re travelling with your family, planning a romantic trip with your loved one, or visiting on business, we’ll make it easy to plan an unforgettable holiday that checks all the boxes. #### Activities and Tours Lakes is crammed with must-see places to visit and things to do. We can help you decide where to stay, and make it a breeze to explore the surrounding areas with our guides on where to go, what to see and when to see it. No matter how long your stay, it’s easy to find places of interest in Lakes to make sure that you enjoy your experience to the fullest and don’t miss a thing. Leave the local knowledge to us and leave the hassle behind. If you’re planning a visit, why not check out our handy guides to places of interest in the area? You can browse lists of things to do, learn about the most popular attractions, and get help with planning the details of your trip. Expedia makes it easy for you to check out all the top sights. #### Lakes Attractions Expedia has something for everyone, so whether you’re planning to get active on a summer holiday, put a spring in your step with a romantic rendezvous, or pamper yourself with a leisurely winter trip, you’ll find plenty of attractions to keep you entertained. In addition to scheduling local tours, booking reservations and scoring advance event tickets, Expedia makes it easy to book your flight, hotel and rental car in advance, all on one consolidated travel itinerary, making for hassle-free travel and freeing you up to explore the sights of Lakes. Looking for things to do can be time consuming, but we can take the hassle out of planning your holiday. Whether you’re looking to get active in the great outdoors, sample the cuisine or catch up with the vibrant local culture, our guides to Lakes attractions ensure that you’ll have a successful trip, whatever the season. --- - ![find price illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__find_price.svg) ### Explore activities Explore thousands of experiences from activities and attractions to day tours and transfer. - ![calendar shield illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__calendar_shield.svg) ### Book with ease Skip the line- book tickets online in minutes to top attractions with free cancellation on many activities. - ![trophy illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__trophy.svg) ### Treat yourself Members save % or more when you book activities. --- ## Recommended things to do in Lakes | Number of things to do | 27 | | ------------------------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ | | Cheapest thing to do on Expedia | [Northern Lake District: Self Guided Walking Tour of Keswick](/things-to-do/northern-lake-district-self-guided-walking-tour-of-keswick.a48906586.activity-details): CA $11 | | Top 5 things to do | [Lake District Adventure Sightseeing Day Trip from Liverpool](/things-to-do/liverpool-lake-district-adventure-sightseeing-day-trip-tour.a2692349.activity-details)[Lakeland Motor Museum Entry Ticket](/things-to-do/lakeland-motor-museum-entry-ticket.a50058009.activity-details)[MANCHESTER: Lake District Adventure - Sightseeing Day Trip Tour](/things-to-do/manchester-lake-district-adventure-sightseeing-day-trip-tour.a2931592.activity-details)[Coniston Water: 60-Minute Wild Cat Island Cruise](/things-to-do/coniston-water-60-minute-wild-cat-island-cruise.a49104317.activity-details)[Windermere Yellow Cruise: Sail between Bowness and Lakeside](/things-to-do/windermere-yellow-cruise-sail-between-bowness-and-lakeside.a50126452.activity-details) | | Half-day tours | [Coniston Water: 60-Minute Wild Cat Island Cruise](/things-to-do/coniston-water-60-minute-wild-cat-island-cruise.a49104317.activity-details)[Windermere Yellow Cruise: Sail between Bowness and Lakeside](/things-to-do/windermere-yellow-cruise-sail-between-bowness-and-lakeside.a50126452.activity-details)[Ghyll Scrambling Water Adventure in the Lake District](/things-to-do/ghyll-scrambling-water-adventure-in-the-lake-district.a1009534.activity-details)[Northern Lake District: Self Guided Walking Tour of Keswick](/things-to-do/northern-lake-district-self-guided-walking-tour-of-keswick.a48906586.activity-details)[Rock Climbing in Keswick](/things-to-do/rock-climbing-in-keswick.a2578204.activity-details) | | With kids | [Lake District Adventure Sightseeing Day Trip from Liverpool](/things-to-do/liverpool-lake-district-adventure-sightseeing-day-trip-tour.a2692349.activity-details)[Lakeland Motor Museum Entry Ticket](/things-to-do/lakeland-motor-museum-entry-ticket.a50058009.activity-details)[MANCHESTER: Lake District Adventure - Sightseeing Day Trip Tour](/things-to-do/manchester-lake-district-adventure-sightseeing-day-trip-tour.a2931592.activity-details)[Coniston Water: 60-Minute Wild Cat Island Cruise](/things-to-do/coniston-water-60-minute-wild-cat-island-cruise.a49104317.activity-details)[Windermere Yellow Cruise: Sail between Bowness and Lakeside](/things-to-do/windermere-yellow-cruise-sail-between-bowness-and-lakeside.a50126452.activity-details) | ## What to do in Lakes --- ### Discover the most popular places to visit in Lakes ![Grasmere Lake & Rydal Water](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/1/3b321f038f5cbb1426b804fcd41042f0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Grasmere Lake & Rydal Water You can learn about the history of Grasmere with a trip to Grasmere Lake & Rydal Water. Stroll along the lakeside or visit the spas in this relaxing area. [](https://expedia.ca/Grasmere-Lake-Rydal-Water-Ambleside.d553248621533024741.Vacation-Attraction) ![Ambleside which includes a lake or waterhole and boating](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/154000/154645-Ambleside--Waterhead-Pier-.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Ambleside Pier Explore the waterfront in Waterhead with a trip to Ambleside Pier. Check out the spas and lively bars in this walkable area. [](https://expedia.ca/Ambleside-Pier-Ambleside.d553248635171373525.Vacation-Attraction) ![Rydal Mount featuring a house and interior views](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/153000/153511-Ambleside.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Rydal Mount Wander through the picturesque grounds of Wordsworth’s family home and imagine how the views of lakes inspired him to write. [](https://expedia.ca/Rydal-Mount-Ambleside.d6087985.Vacation-Attraction) ![Dove Cottage showing a garden, heritage elements and a house](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/153000/153944-Dove-Cottage.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Dove Cottage Visit the 17th-century house where William Wordsworth lived for almost a decade and wrote some of his most celebrated works. [](https://expedia.ca/Dove-Cottage-Ambleside.d6087983.Vacation-Attraction) ![Tarn Hows](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/90b6f2b4e3d9ed801ff7dc0e91032503.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Tarn Hows Explore the great outdoors at Tarn Hows, a lovely green space in Ambleside. Stroll along the lakeside or visit the spas in this relaxing area. [](https://expedia.ca/Tarn-Hows-Ambleside.d6088003.Vacation-Attraction) ![Wray Castle](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/550172a127162f8c1115165a54059ec3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Wray Castle You can spend time browsing the exhibits at Wray Castle in Claife. Stroll along the lakeside or visit the spas in this relaxing area. [](https://expedia.ca/Wray-Castle-Ambleside.d553248621561943138.Vacation-Attraction) ![Rydal Water](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/2c23a4320d1ca90a59ccf60d0ca078dc.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Rydal Water Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Rydal Water during your travels in Lakes. [](https://expedia.ca/Rydal-Water-Ambleside.d553248635998039646.Vacation-Attraction) ![Alcock Tarn](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/8d03e0975d8b58a48c855a34a794d3cd.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Alcock Tarn Explore the great outdoors at Alcock Tarn, a lovely green space in Grasmere. Stroll along the lakeside or visit the spas in this relaxing area. [](https://expedia.ca/Alcock-Tarn-Ambleside.d6276028.Vacation-Attraction) #### Hill Top Farm 5/5(15 reviews) You can spend time studying the exhibits at Hill Top Farm in Near Sawrey. Stroll along the lakeside or visit the spas in this culturally rich area. [](https://expedia.ca/Hill-Top-Ambleside.d6088001.Vacation-Attraction) --- Looking for fun things to do nearby? Check [things to do near me](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do-near-me) to find and book the best things to do, fun activities, and top attractions wherever you happen to be. --- ## Day trip destinations from Lakes ![Ambleside](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/153000/153177-Cumbria-County.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Ambleside ![Grasmere which includes a small town or village, street scenes and a house](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/153000/153553-Grasmere.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Grasmere ![Keswick showing street scenes and markets as well as a large group of people](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/153000/153561-Keswick.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Keswick ![Windermere which includes café scenes, signage and street scenes](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/153000/153576-Windermere.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Windermere ![Kendal](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/1/f338ec99df244b160c45cf7905a9b0b7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Kendal ![Photo by Brian Thompson](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/f56b36a0817addc8470728e8d58991c9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Little Langdale ![Coniston Water which includes a lake or waterhole, boating and a small town or village](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/153000/153174-Cumbria-County.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Coniston ![Ambleside which includes sailing and a lake or waterhole](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/153000/153168-Cumbria-County.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Waterhead ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/mad-service/footer/bnaBanners/BEX_Footer.jpg) ## Go further with the Expedia app Save on select hotels and earn double points when you book on the app. Our app deals help you to save on trips so you can travel more and manage it all on the go. 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