Title: 10 TOP Things to Do in Buttermere March 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Buttermere Travel Guide](https://expedia.co.uk/Buttermere.dx6361554)[Hotels in Buttermere](https://expedia.co.uk/Buttermere-Hotels.d6361554.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Flights to Buttermere](https://expedia.co.uk/Cheap-Flights-To-Buttermere.d6361554.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Buttermere Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Buttermere.d6361554.Car-Hire-Guide)[Buttermere Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Buttermere.d6361554.Holidays-City-Breaks) # What to do in Buttermere ## Activities, attractions and tours ## Visit Buttermere Types of activities [Buttermere travel guide](https://expedia.co.uk/Buttermere.dx6361554) ![Buttermere, Lake District, England - on our way to Buttermere, we have to go through the mountains pass #red #travel #mountain #mybackyard #nature #nationalpark #hiking #adventure](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6361554/ae57f2be-ebb2-4947-b9eb-d0bded25c2b9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![In the middle of nowhere at Lake Buttermere in the Lake District. It is much smaller and lesser known than the more famed Windermere, Ullswater and Wast Water. Tucked away at the far north western corner of the Lake District National park area, Buttermere has of a relatively flat hiking trail that covers the circumference of the lake that can easily be covered in 2-3 hours. The drive to get here is an adventure in itself! #LifeAtExpediaGroup](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6361554/f649ebd8-f9fb-47f2-9d04-438383cc7c77.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Lake District England ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6361554/1971c0f9-ca94-4da1-b2ca-0bae17693150.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Misty morning on Buttermere..I was hoping for a sunrise shot but the weather didn’t play ball. Turned my camera around and saw this wonderful image.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6361554/fee4eecb-25a2-4af8-9a10-2cfe39cae107.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Valley of Buttermere, Lake District National Park](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/182495/b0d5bb05-b2c6-4442-9dfa-4098224a8c75.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Buttermere Attractions Let Expedia help you to experience the best that Buttermere has to offer! If you’re planning a trip to Buttermere, 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 to Buttermere 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. #### Places of interest in Buttermere Buttermere is crammed with must-see places to visit and things to do. We can help you decide where to stay in Buttermere, and make it a breeze to explore Buttermere and 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 Buttermere to make sure that you enjoy your holiday 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 to Buttermere, 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 in Buttermere. #### Buttermere attractions Buttermere 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 in Buttermere to keep you entertained. Expedia makes it easy to book your flight, hotel and rental car in advance, making for hassle-free travel and freeing you up to explore the sights of Buttermere. Looking for things to do in Buttermere 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 of Buttermere or catch up with the vibrant local culture, our guides to Buttermere attractions ensure that you’ll have a successful trip, whatever the season. 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[Learn about One Key](https://www.expedia.co.uk/welcome-one-key) --- ### Most fun & popular experiences in Buttermere ### Tours & day trips [See all 12 activities](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/search?&rid=6361554&location=Buttermere&filter.categories=ToursDayTrips) ![Lake District Day Trip with Cream Tea & Windermere Cruise ](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/169776/1c07aa8a-384e-4ac4-9446-4cbe67475092.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Lake District Day Trip with Cream Tea & Windermere Cruise 13h 30m 10/10 3 verified reviews Free cancellation available £299 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/lake-district-day-trip-with-cream-tea-windermere-cruise.a169776.activity-details?&rid=6361554&location=Buttermere&swp=off) ![2-Day Lake District Tour by Train](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/169841/b3e1470c-73c4-4661-a046-f15ae1fa9098.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### 2-Day Lake District Tour by Train 2d 10/10 1 verified review Free cancellation available £415 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/2-day-lake-district-tour-by-train.a169841.activity-details?&rid=6361554&location=Buttermere&swp=off) ![MANCHESTER: Lake District Adventure Sightseeing Day Trip](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1997150/95abac96-b6da-48cd-b64d-e20cad902af4.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### MANCHESTER: Lake District Adventure Sightseeing Day Trip 9h 30m 8/10 4 verified reviews Free cancellation available £59 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/manchester-lake-district-adventure-sightseeing-day-trip.a1997150.activity-details?&rid=6361554&location=Buttermere&swp=off) ![8 Lakes in a Morning](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48929734/24fc388c-3569-4f79-b291-496fa02189df.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### 8 Lakes in a Morning 4h 10/10 1 Viator review Free cancellation available £89 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/8-lakes-in-a-morning.a48929734.activity-details?&rid=6361554&location=Buttermere&swp=off) ![Northern Lake District: Self Guided Walking Tour of Keswick](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48906586/721dd53d-16a4-4324-97aa-ea5237ac544d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Northern Lake District: Self Guided Walking Tour of Keswick 1h 45m Free cancellation available £6 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/northern-lake-district-self-guided-walking-tour-of-keswick.a48906586.activity-details?&rid=6361554&location=Buttermere&swp=off) ![Mountain Biking/coaching experience in the Lake District](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/46308410/a2700659-1fd0-40f5-9377-0448c71bf2cd.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Mountain Biking/coaching experience in the Lake District 6h Free cancellation available £75 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/mountain-biking-coaching-experience-in-the-lake-district.a46308410.activity-details?&rid=6361554&location=Buttermere&swp=off) ![Private Tour: High Adventure and the Western Lake District](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/45286417/936a3042-46d8-4046-b450-9522411c3891.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Private Tour: High Adventure and the Western Lake District 8h 30m £1,200 includes taxes & fees per traveller [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/private-hire-the-high-adventure-tour.a45286417.activity-details?&rid=6361554&location=Buttermere&swp=off) ![Private Lake District Tour: Ten Lakes Spectacular](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/45285373/a4a1530f-99f1-4255-9ccb-e69c9feb5f3f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Private Lake District Tour: Ten Lakes Spectacular 8h £580 includes taxes & fees per traveller [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/private-tour-ten-lakes-spectacular.a45285373.activity-details?&rid=6361554&location=Buttermere&swp=off) ![Keswick: Mountain Bike Guiding](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48010072/cd973766-63c6-4038-a536-a120728f3d07.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Keswick: Mountain Bike Guiding 6h 10/10 2 GetYourGuide reviews Free cancellation available £90 includes taxes & fees per traveller\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/keswick-mountain-bike-guiding.a48010072.activity-details?&rid=6361554&location=Buttermere&swp=off) ![10 Lakes Winter Scenic Tour - Expert Guide - Photo Stops - Magnificent Loca...](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4943162/cc41e40b-a763-4b32-8377-7e044c02b9c4.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### 10 Lakes Winter Scenic Tour - Expert Guide - Photo Stops - Magnificent Loca... 7h 10/10 7 Viator reviews Free cancellation available £149 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/10-lakes-winter-scenic-tour-expert-guide-photo-stops-magnificent-locations.a4943162.activity-details?&rid=6361554&location=Buttermere&swp=off) ### Water activities [See all 3 activities](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/search?&rid=6361554&location=Buttermere&filter.categories=Wateractivities) ![Kayak on Derwent Water](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/2578212/cacb1873-1e36-417d-85b6-5f8c37b2d38a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Kayak on Derwent Water 3h 8/10 1 Viator review £77 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/kayak-on-derwent-water.a2578212.activity-details?&rid=6361554&location=Buttermere&swp=off) ![Canoe on Derwent Water](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/2578200/c259138f-a17c-4b4d-a954-6f5827810180.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Canoe on Derwent Water 3h £77 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/canoe-on-derwent-water.a2578200.activity-details?&rid=6361554&location=Buttermere&swp=off) ![Canoe River Trip](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/2578201/de5451bc-0fcf-444c-8f3d-fa554dfc40e0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Canoe River Trip 7h £90 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/canoe-river-trip.a2578201.activity-details?&rid=6361554&location=Buttermere&swp=off) ### Attractions [See all 3 activities](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/search?&rid=6361554&location=Buttermere&filter.categories=Attractions) ![MANCHESTER: Lake District Adventure Sightseeing Day Trip](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1997150/95abac96-b6da-48cd-b64d-e20cad902af4.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### MANCHESTER: Lake District Adventure Sightseeing Day Trip 9h 30m 8/10 4 verified reviews Free cancellation available £59 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/manchester-lake-district-adventure-sightseeing-day-trip.a1997150.activity-details?&rid=6361554&location=Buttermere&swp=off) ![3-Hours Via Ferrata Experience in Keswick](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/2578202/214872af-8fd8-4d2b-a1e7-ba8efbbd3798.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### 3-Hours Via Ferrata Experience in Keswick 3h 10/10 4 Viator reviews £90 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/3-hours-via-ferrata-experience-in-keswick.a2578202.activity-details?&rid=6361554&location=Buttermere&swp=off) ![Climb in the Mine](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/3385779/b7e82bc8-3502-4f9b-9d9a-70a6894cb739.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Climb in the Mine 3h £90 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/climb-in-the-mine.a3385779.activity-details?&rid=6361554&location=Buttermere&swp=off) ## Recommended things to do in Buttermere | Number of things to do | 19 | | ------------------------------- | -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | 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): £6 | | Top 5 things to do | [MANCHESTER: Lake District Adventure Sightseeing Day Trip](/things-to-do/manchester-lake-district-adventure-sightseeing-day-trip.a1997150.activity-details)[Canoe River Trip](/things-to-do/canoe-river-trip.a2578201.activity-details)[Kayak on Derwent Water](/things-to-do/kayak-on-derwent-water.a2578212.activity-details)[8 Lakes in a Morning](/things-to-do/8-lakes-in-a-morning.a48929734.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) | | Half-day tours | [Kayak on Derwent Water](/things-to-do/kayak-on-derwent-water.a2578212.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)[3-Hours Via Ferrata Experience in Keswick](/things-to-do/3-hours-via-ferrata-experience-in-keswick.a2578202.activity-details)[Canoe on Derwent Water](/things-to-do/canoe-on-derwent-water.a2578200.activity-details)[Ghyll Scrambling Water Adventure in the Lake District](/things-to-do/ghyll-scrambling-water-adventure-in-the-lake-district.a1009534.activity-details) | | With kids | [MANCHESTER: Lake District Adventure Sightseeing Day Trip](/things-to-do/manchester-lake-district-adventure-sightseeing-day-trip.a1997150.activity-details)[Ten Lakes Day Tour with Chinese Translation](/things-to-do/ten-lakes-day-tour-with-chinese-translation.a51350611.activity-details)[Lake District Day Trip with Cream Tea & Windermere Cruise ](/things-to-do/lake-district-day-trip-with-cream-tea-windermere-cruise.a169776.activity-details) | ## What to do in Buttermere --- ### Popular places to visit ![Lovely Herdwick sheep waiting to be judged in a ‘beauty’ competition 🐑🐏🐑](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248634855452175/f82cf639-7f78-4550-aaa5-b1641cd5ab64.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Buttermere Lake 4.5/5(116 reviews) Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Buttermere Lake during your travels in Buttermere. Stroll along the lakeside or visit the spas in this relaxing area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Buttermere-Lake-Cockermouth.d553248634855452175.Attraction) ![Crummock Water](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6088015/85231b20-9964-4fa1-b9b6-6a70a2c4c589.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Crummock Water Explore the great outdoors at Crummock Water, a lovely green space in Loweswater. Stroll along the lakeside in this relaxing area or visit its top-notch restaurants. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Crummock-Water-Cockermouth.d6088015.Attraction) #### Wordsworth House You can find out about the history of Cockermouth with a stop at Wordsworth House. Amble around this culturally rich area's lakeside and enjoy its lively bars. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Wordsworth-House-Cockermouth.d6088023.Attraction) #### Isel Hall You can spend an afternoon studying the exhibits at Isel Hall during your travels in Blindcrake. Stroll along the lakeside in this relaxing area or visit its top-notch restaurants. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Isel-Hall-Cockermouth.d553248621532493353.Attraction) #### Dubwath Silver Meadows Explore the great outdoors at Dubwath Silver Meadows, a lovely green space in Wythop. Stroll along the lakeside in this relaxing area or visit its lively bars. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Dubwath-Silver-Meadows-Cockermouth.d553248621555971519.Attraction) #### Wordsworth House and Garden You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in Wordsworth House and Garden in Cockermouth. Amble around this culturally rich area's lakeside and enjoy its lively bars. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Wordsworth-House-And-Garden-Cockermouth.d553248621532493350.Attraction) #### St Michael's Church, Isel After visiting St Michael's Church, Isel, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Blindcrake. Stroll along the lakeside in this relaxing area or visit its top-notch restaurants. [](https://expedia.co.uk/St-Michaels-Church-Cockermouth.d553248621532493351.Attraction) #### Castlegate House Gallery You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at Castlegate House Gallery during your travels in Cockermouth. Amble around this culturally rich area's lakeside and enjoy its lively bars. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Castlegate-House-Gallery-Cockermouth.d553248621532493352.Attraction) #### Amethyst Health and Beauty You can take time to visit Amethyst Health and Beauty during your travels to Cockermouth. Stroll along the lakeside in this culturally rich area or visit its lively bars. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Amethyst-Health-And-Beauty-Cockermouth.d553248621532493349.Attraction) --- Looking for fun things to do nearby? Check [things to do near me](https://www.expedia.co.uk/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 Buttermere ![Keswick showing street scenes and markets as well as a large group of people](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/4371/52edae51-259d-4225-bea3-188a999303cd.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Keswick ![Buttermere panorama with perfect reflections taken on a calm Autumn morning in the Lake District, UK.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/182495/0fc9f9f2-5862-4c49-a82f-1c78ffbf9820.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Cockermouth ![Panoramic view over Ennerdale Water to the East, Lake District](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6049505/b9e228d6-2746-4269-9172-92398c6a14d8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Cleator ![The Vicarage, Lorton As seen from the road to High Lorton on a February evening, the vicarage presents a rather gloomy aspect.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/182495/4f05fe94-340a-48c4-922c-d246ac51efd8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) [Photo](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0) by [Trevor Harris](https://www.geograph.org.uk/profile/27744) ([Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0)) ### Lorton ![Borrowdale valley. ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6342206/8daad163-8e2d-43b2-af8e-a87ccf68aca5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Borrowdale ![Loweswater, Lake District](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/182495/956041e2-2cad-4ef5-8580-2dd85828e719.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Loweswater ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Buttermere worth visiting? ### How do I spend a day in Buttermere? ### What is the top tourist attraction in Buttermere? ### Is three days enough to stay in Buttermere? ### What are some activities to do in Buttermere with kids? > - [MANCHESTER: Lake District Adventure Sightseeing Day Trip](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/manchester-lake-district-adventure-sightseeing-day-trip.a1997150.activity-details) > - [Ten Lakes Day Tour with Chinese Translation](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/ten-lakes-day-tour-with-chinese-translation.a51350611.activity-details) > - [Lake District Day Trip with Cream Tea & Windermere Cruise ](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/lake-district-day-trip-with-cream-tea-windermere-cruise.a169776.activity-details) ### What to do in Buttermere for adults? ### Are there free things to do in Buttermere? ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/mad-service/footer/bnaBanners/BEX_Footer.jpg) ## Go further with the Expedia app Save on select hotels when you book in 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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