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Welcome to Bassenthwaite

Enjoy a mix of heritage, history, lively arts whilst visiting Bassenthwaite - our guide to events and days out is just the ticket.

Whether you're looking to brush up on local history at a museum, enjoy local arts, watch some sport, or listen to live music, you're sure to find things to do in Bassenthwaite to suit all the family, whatever the weather.

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Tourist Information

Everything you need to know if you're visiting Bassenthwaite as a visitor or a resident.

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Tourist Attractions


Trotters World of Animals

Trotters World of Animals ‐ home to hundreds of friendly animals including traditional favorites, endangered species, birds of prey and reptiles. A great deal is under cover so rain need not spoil your visit. . . The exciting and educational day out for all…

Mirehouse

Mirehouse has strong links with poets Tennyson, Wordsworth and Southey; it is a living family home, which has been sold only once, in 1688. It has the largest woodland adventure playgrounds in the area and in 1999 it won the award as 'Best Heritage Property for Families…

Wordsworth House

Wordsworth House provides an opportunity to experience something of the Wordsworths' life in 1770s Cockermouth. Following painstaking research the house has recently been transformed using historic and reproduction items to give a picture of the home in which young William and his sister Dorothy grew up. …

Keswick Golf Club

Keswick Golf Club ‐ golf course in Keswick, Cumbria. Contact the golf course on telephone number 017687 79324 for course availability, course rules, member information, golf academy if available and green fees at Keswick Golf Club golf courseclub.…

Keswick Leisure Pool

Swimming pool at Keswick Leisure Pool in Keswick, Cumbria. Contact venue on 017687 72760 for opening times and entrance costs.…

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Want to see what other attractions to visit when in Bassenthwaite? See our list of attractions in Bassenthwaite, including theme parks, castles, historic houses, zoos and many more family days out.