In and around Wigton
Wigton Baths especially if the giant inflatable assault course is out and Watchtree Nature Reserve with its fab bikes and trikes. (7-15 mins away)
In Carlisle
Tullie House with its interactive exhibitions and craft sessions, Game On with its shuffleboarding, interactive darts, bowling, mini golf and curling, Brick Station – a brilliant Lego-building centre, Fusion Trampoline Park and Walby Farm Park. (20 mins away)
In Maryport
Maryport Aquarium with its knowledgeable guides, and the adrenalin-inducing West Coast Karting. (30 mins away)
In and around Keswick
Kong Adventure Centre with its caving, hard play and escape room, The Lake District Wildlife Park with its birds of prey, reptile talks and soft play, The Puzzling Place – a museum about optical illusions and Hope Park Cafe and Games with its gardens, crazy golf and pitch’n’put. (25-40 mins away)
Other
Stanwix Park swimming pool in Silloth, the hands-on Beacon Museum in Whitehaven, Whinlatter Forest Park with its sculptures, orienteering, and playgrounds, Wellington Farm – a quirky woodland trail, electric cars, café and horse-riding in Cockermouth, and La’al Ratty, a little steam train that goes from Ravenglass to Boot. (25 – 60 mins away)
Greenwood House 