Three men tried to enter the National Trust depot at Borrowdale and interfere with vehicles before driving off.
Police are investigating the incident, which happened on Wednesday at around 5.30pm, as an attempted burglary.
The men drove away in a red Audi saloon towards Keswick.
Anyone who witnessed this incident or has any relating information, or dashcam footage, can report online at www.cumbria.police.uk/reportit quoting incident number 220 of the 1 September 2021.
Alternatively, call the independent charity Crimestoppers, completely anonymously, on 0800 555 111.
