Things to do in Newby Bridge

Discover the best attractions and activities that Newby Bridge has to offer

Newby Bridge, Lake District is a fantastic tourist destination in the UK, with an array of attractions to visit and things to do throughout the year

Be spoilt for choice with things to do in Newby Bridge while on a trip to the Lake District.

Kids and adults alike will enjoy the Newby Bridge Aquarium, home to many species from the local area and overseas.

Newby Bridge walks include Fell Foot Park, a late Victorian garden that perched on the edge of Windermere. Visitors can picnic in the gardens or rent a boat to explore the stunning waters.

The Lakeside and Haverthwaite Railway allows you to experience compelling history and some of the best views in Lakeland. Let your hair down in one of the heart-warming Newby Bridge pubs, perfect for a stop-off during an action-packed day. A range of Newby Bridge restaurants also offer somewhere to treat you and your loved ones.

Things to do in Newby Bridge are never short in stock with our useful travel guide.

Image Credits: Ian Dick – CC BY 2.0

Images by: Kate Jewell; David Dixon

Fell Foot Park

Newby Bridge
Windermere
LA12 8NN

015395 31273

A lovely 7-acre Victorian garden owned by the National Trust, sitting at the foot of Lake Windermere with fun activities including rowing boats, swimming and a BBQ area.
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Lakeland Motor Museum

Lakeland Motor Museum
Old Blue Mill
Backbarrow
LA12 8TA

015395 30400

A one-of-a-kind museum with a collection of more than 30,000 artefacts, including over 140 historic automobiles, a variety of tractors, cycles, motors, and other vehicles of the past.
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Lakes Aquarium

Lakes Aquarium
Lakeside
Newby Bridge
Ulverston
Cumbria
LA12 8AS

015395 30153

Nestled on the southern end of Lake Windermere is Lakes Aquarium where visitors can discover over 30 displays of wildlife and freshwater creatures. From the seashore with its seahorses and rays to the journey below Windermere showcasing local wildlife, you’ll find a fascinating variety here.
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Image credits: Kate Jewell - (CC BY-SA 2.0)

Stott Park Bobbin Mill

Colton Hill
Finsthwaite
LA12 8AX

015395 31087

Built in 1835 this working mill, now in the care of English Heritage, provides visitors with an exciting insight into the production of wooden bobbins through guided tours, exhibitions and entertaining dressing up family-friendly trails.
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Fell Foot Park

Lakeland Motor Museum

Lakes Aquarium

Stott Park Bobbin Mill