Title: Things to Do in Dacre in 2026 | Expedia.com [Dacre Travel Guide](https://expedia.com/Dacre.dx3000468605)[Hotels in Dacre](https://expedia.com/Dacre-Hotels.d3000468605.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Flights to Dacre](https://expedia.com/Cheap-Flights-To-Dacre.d3000468605.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Car Rentals in Dacre](https://expedia.com/Car-Rentals-In-Dacre.d3000468605.Car-Rental-Guide)[Dacre Vacation Packages](https://expedia.com/Dacre.d3000468605.Destination-Travel-Guides) # Things to do in Dacre ## Find and book activities, attractions and tours ## Visit Dacre Types of activities [Dacre Travel Guide](https://expedia.com/Dacre.dx3000468605) ![Steamer pier @ Pooley Bridge..steamer travels to Howtown, Glenriddin and also Aira Force (where you can visit the Aira Force waterfall).](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/182612/0eada2f2-e553-453f-95bb-86c7b2a9828b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Steamer pier @ Pooley Bridge..steamer travels to Howtown, Glenriddin and also Aira Force (where you can visit the Aira Force waterfall).](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/182612/0eada2f2-e553-453f-95bb-86c7b2a9828b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Helvellyn 8 April 2018](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6088031/904c8f7d-2642-4a60-9b50-087249ceddae.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![The odd gnarled stone in the foreground is one of 4 ( now rather weathered) stone bears that once looked down from the four corners of nearby Dacre Castle. They can be found amongst the gravestones in the churchyard of St Andrews in this pretty village. ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000468605/d97e8b26-4701-4181-96ac-7879340ee838.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Photograph of Greystoke Pillar, a monument for the 11th Duke of Norfolk on the B5288 road near Greystoke, Cumbria, England](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000468605/5fc86343-fae0-4501-afb9-c6b272bb9bc5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000468605/5fc86343-fae0-4501-afb9-c6b272bb9bc5.jpg) by [Bill Boaden](https://www.geograph.org.uk/profile/42541) ([Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0)) --- - ![find price illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__find_price.svg) ### Explore activities Explore thousands of experiences from activities and attractions to day tours and transfer. - ![calendar shield illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__calendar_shield.svg) ### Book with ease Skip the line- book tickets online in minutes to top attractions with free cancellation on many activities. - ![trophy illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__trophy.svg) ### Treat yourself One Key members save % or more on select activities, hotels, cars and vacation rentals. 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[Book now](https://expedia.com/deals?rfrr=ACTIVITIES_SPRING_PROMO_3000468605) ## Recommended things to do in Dacre | Number of things to do | 1 | | ------------------------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | Cheapest thing to do on Expedia | [Penrith: Lowther Castle & Gardens Entry Ticket](/things-to-do/penrith-lowther-castle-gardens-entry-ticket.a50514891.activity-details): $21 | | Top 5 things to do | [Penrith: Lowther Castle & Gardens Entry Ticket](/things-to-do/penrith-lowther-castle-gardens-entry-ticket.a50514891.activity-details) | | Under $25 | [Penrith: Lowther Castle & Gardens Entry Ticket](/things-to-do/penrith-lowther-castle-gardens-entry-ticket.a50514891.activity-details) | | With kids | [Penrith: Lowther Castle & Gardens Entry Ticket](/things-to-do/penrith-lowther-castle-gardens-entry-ticket.a50514891.activity-details) | ## What to do in Dacre --- Looking for sports, concerts, or theater events in Dacre? [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 Dacre ![Ullswater](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/11377/07d5acc9-4d09-426b-b1ed-a8a5a1afe5b9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Ullswater 4.5/5(26 reviews) Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Ullswater during your travels in Penrith. Stroll along the area's lakeside, or simply savor its lively bars. [](https://expedia.com/Ullswater-Penrith.d11377.Vacation-Attraction) ![Lowther Castle at Penrith in Lake District from Cumbria in England, Shutterstock ID 712013206, SF SSA Case with Manager Approval: Case 07151371, Job: Prepay credit, Client/Licensee: , Other:](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6229550/86fde473-5e27-4ccf-9da9-4e7621a1f4bf.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Lowther Castle and Gardens 3.5/5(3 reviews) You can learn about the history of Lowther with a trip to Lowther Castle and Gardens. Stroll along the lakeside in this relaxing area, or check out its lively bars. [](https://expedia.com/Lowther-Castle-And-Gardens-Penrith.d6229550.Vacation-Attraction) ![Red ruins of a Castle in the market town of Penrith. There's also a park with bandstand & cafe.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/5654/abb61093-db85-4199-af96-ad5547f5d9d4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Penrith Castle Penrith Castle is just one of the places to see in Penrith, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Amble around this culturally rich area's lakeside and enjoy its top-notch restaurants. [](https://expedia.com/Penrith-Castle-Penrith.d6088047.Vacation-Attraction) ![Aira Force waterfall after a rainy day and at its most dramatic](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/5654/ad4df373-e5c3-4852-896f-012cb2687cf2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Aira Force Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Aira Force during your travels in Matterdale. Amble around this quaint area's lakeside and enjoy its top-notch restaurants. [](https://expedia.com/Aira-Force-Penrith.d6088029.Vacation-Attraction) ![A surprising Topiary Dragon in the gardens of Dalemain, a handsome Country House in the Eden valley near Penrith. Also look out for the herd of fallow deer in the deer park and try the marmalade in the gift shop. Dalemain holds an annual marmalade fest every March. ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/5654/dd4a3e77-4ec2-4f43-8f1d-b053bfc8cf08.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Dalemain Country Park Explore the great outdoors at Dalemain Country Park, a lovely green space in Dacre. While you're in the area, wander around the parks. [](https://expedia.com/Dalemain-Country-Park-Penrith.d625040961573974016.Vacation-Attraction) ![Knocker on door with sanctuary ring](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000451928/392407ac-f956-45c7-bef7-ca231bf27b2e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Brougham Hall You can browse the exhibits at Brougham Hall, a museum with a story of its own, during your trip to Eamont Bridge. Amble around this relaxing area's lakeside and enjoy its top-notch restaurants. [](https://expedia.com/Brougham-Hall-Penrith.d553248621561944044.Vacation-Attraction) #### Whinfell Forest 4.5/5(3 reviews) Explore the great outdoors at Whinfell Forest, a lovely green space in Brougham. Stroll along the lakeside in this relaxing area, or check out its top-notch restaurants. [](https://expedia.com/Whinfell-Forest-Penrith.d553248621563222947.Vacation-Attraction) #### Rheged You can find out about the history of Dacre with a visit to Rheged. Amble around this relaxing area's lakeside and enjoy its top-notch restaurants. [](https://expedia.com/Rheged-Penrith.d6088051.Vacation-Attraction) #### Dalemain Find out about the history of Dacre when you take a trip to Dalemain. Amble around this relaxing area's lakeside and enjoy its top-notch restaurants. [](https://expedia.com/Dalemain-Penrith.d6088049.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 Dacre ![Red ruins of a Castle in the market town of Penrith. There's also a park with bandstand & cafe.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/5654/abb61093-db85-4199-af96-ad5547f5d9d4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Penrith ![Duke of Portland boathouse, Ullswater nr Pooley Bridge, Cumbria](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/182612/03aa21e0-67dc-4026-b0d0-10712f55c04d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Pooley Bridge ![Greystoke Castle is in the village of Greystoke 8 km west of Penrith in the county of Cumbria in northern England.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000011290/34cd244f-1a11-4673-a984-037f3a33ecbe.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Greystoke ![Road and house at Catterlen Just above the junction with the B5305 beyond which further houses can be seen.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000369157/769ebaaf-ba59-46e8-a312-ce72b12e492a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) [Photo](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0) by [Andrew Smith](https://www.geograph.org.uk/profile/2562) ([Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0)) ### Catterlen ![Footbridge to Penrith from Catterlen. Soggy all around here due to the recent heavy rain.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000369157/cd24d3e5-2730-45fb-80c3-55fad6803541.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) [Photo](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0) by [John Holmes](https://www.geograph.org.uk/profile/3430) ([Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0)) ### Newton Reigny ![Knocker on door with sanctuary ring](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000451928/392407ac-f956-45c7-bef7-ca231bf27b2e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Eamont Bridge ![Small Quarry in Farmland. The area is dotted with these small excavations - usually for stone or clay.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248622849350693/44458337-2418-4571-9c64-171bdaaeb10d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) [Photo](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0) by [Bob Jenkins](https://www.geograph.org.uk/profile/3877) ([Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0)) ### Sockbridge and Tirril ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Dacre worth visiting? ### How do I spend a day in Dacre? ### What is the top tourist attraction in Dacre? ### Is three days enough to stay in Dacre? ### Is Dacre a walkable city? ### What are some activities to do in Dacre with kids? > - [Penrith: Lowther Castle & Gardens Entry Ticket](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/penrith-lowther-castle-gardens-entry-ticket.a50514891.activity-details) ### What to do in Dacre for adults? ### Are there free things to do in Dacre? ![](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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