Title: Things to Do in Buttermere in 2026 | Expedia.com [Buttermere Travel Guide](https://expedia.com/Buttermere.dx6361554)[Hotels in Buttermere](https://expedia.com/Buttermere-Hotels.d6361554.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Flights to Buttermere](https://expedia.com/Cheap-Flights-To-Buttermere.d6361554.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Car Rentals in Buttermere](https://expedia.com/Car-Rentals-In-Buttermere.d6361554.Car-Rental-Guide)[Buttermere Vacation Packages](https://expedia.com/Buttermere.d6361554.Destination-Travel-Guides) # Things to do in Buttermere ## Find and book activities, attractions and tours ## Visit Buttermere Types of activities [Buttermere Travel Guide](https://expedia.com/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) ![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. 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[Book now](https://expedia.com/deals?rfrr=ACTIVITIES_SPRING_PROMO_6361554) ## Recommended things to do in Buttermere | Number of things to do | 13 | | ------------------------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ | | 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): $8 | | 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)[Ghyll Scrambling Water Adventure in the Lake District](/things-to-do/ghyll-scrambling-water-adventure-in-the-lake-district.a1009534.activity-details)[8 Lakes in a Morning](/things-to-do/8-lakes-in-a-morning.a48929734.activity-details)[Mountain Biking/coaching experience in the Lake District](/things-to-do/mountain-biking-coaching-experience-in-the-lake-district.a46308410.activity-details)[Ten Lakes Day Tour with Chinese Translation](/things-to-do/ten-lakes-day-tour-with-chinese-translation.a51350611.activity-details) | | Under $25 | [Northern Lake District: Self Guided Walking Tour of Keswick](/things-to-do/northern-lake-district-self-guided-walking-tour-of-keswick.a48906586.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) | ## What to do in Buttermere --- Looking for sports, concerts, or theater events in Buttermere? [Search event tickets](https://www.expedia.com/event-tickets/) to see what's happening today, or to plan what to do this weekend! --- --- ### Discover the most popular places to visit in Buttermere ![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(11 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.com/Buttermere-Lake-Cockermouth.d553248634855452175.Vacation-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 check out its top-notch restaurants. [](https://expedia.com/Crummock-Water-Cockermouth.d6088015.Vacation-Attraction) #### Isel Hall You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at Isel Hall during your travels in Blindcrake. Stroll along the lakeside in this relaxing area, or check out its top-notch restaurants. [](https://expedia.com/Isel-Hall-Cockermouth.d553248621532493353.Vacation-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 top-notch restaurants. [](https://expedia.com/Wordsworth-House-Cockermouth.d6088023.Vacation-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 check out its lively bars. [](https://expedia.com/Dubwath-Silver-Meadows-Cockermouth.d553248621555971519.Vacation-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 check out its top-notch restaurants. [](https://expedia.com/St-Michaels-Church-Cockermouth.d553248621532493351.Vacation-Attraction) #### Wordsworth House and Garden You can spend an afternoon studying the exhibits at Wordsworth House and Garden in Cockermouth. Amble around this culturally rich area's lakeside and enjoy its top-notch restaurants. [](https://expedia.com/Wordsworth-House-And-Garden-Cockermouth.d553248621532493350.Vacation-Attraction) #### Jennings Brewery Find out about the history of Cockermouth with a stop at Jennings Brewery. Amble around this culturally rich area's lakeside and enjoy its top-notch restaurants. [](https://expedia.com/Jennings-Brewery-Cockermouth.d6088025.Vacation-Attraction) #### Castlegate House Gallery You can spend an afternoon studying the exhibits at Castlegate House Gallery during your trip to Cockermouth. Amble around this culturally rich area's lakeside and enjoy its top-notch restaurants. [](https://expedia.com/Castlegate-House-Gallery-Cockermouth.d553248621532493352.Vacation-Attraction) --- Looking for fun things to do nearby? Check [things to do near me](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do-near-me) to find and book the best things to do, fun activities, and top attractions wherever you happen to be. --- ## Popular day trips from Buttermere ![Keswick showing markets and street scenes 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.com/things-to-do/manchester-lake-district-adventure-sightseeing-day-trip.a1997150.activity-details) > - [Ten Lakes Day Tour with Chinese Translation](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/ten-lakes-day-tour-with-chinese-translation.a51350611.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 even more - get up to 20% on select hotels 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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