Top Things to do in Windermere
The 10 Best Things to do Good for Big Groups in Windermere, England
This popular resort town is located just a mile from Windermere Lake, the largest lake in Europe and alleged home of more than one peculiar sea creature. If we've scared you out of skiing, boating and fishing in Windermere Lake, there's always horseback riding and golf. Or you can explore the lake from the safety of a ferryboat, which regularly takes passengers from Hawkshead to Bownes.
Restaurants in Windermere
1. Orrest Head
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1,652 reviews
Reviewed By catherineaW5938DI - Manchester, United Kingdom
Absolutely love this walk! It's a must for people who aren't as athletic and still want to experience the beauty and the views of the lakes, it's just a short walk from windermere and only takes you about 30 minutes to get the top! Which didn't take me long! absolutely breath taking views and a lovely pub just a short walk from it ????
2. Mountain Goat Tours
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5.0 based on 1,767 reviews
With over 40 years experience of the Lake District, the Mountain Goat is nationally and internationally recognised by many coach and tour operators as their first and foremost Lake District tour specialist. From Holidays and Short Breaks to half-day and full-day guided mini-coach tours; this is the ideal way to explore the spectacular scenery of the Lake District and beyond.
3. Kankku Off Road Driving Adventures
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5.0 based on 404 reviews
Take the wheel of a specialist 4x4 vehicle for a real off road adventure and discover the Lake District from a new angle.First time or advanced expeditions and training for individuals or groups….or bring your own 4x4.Now it’s your turn!
4. Lake District Activities with Lakeland Ascents
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5.0 based on 619 reviews
Experience the adventure of the mountain environment and get involved in our popular and exhilarating Lake District activities.
5. Crags Adventures
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5.0 based on 746 reviews
We are a small, family run outdoor company. We specialise in delivering the highest quality ghyll scrambling and canyoning adventures and we have a true passion for what we do. We provide you with the best canyoning wetsuits and equipment on the market. No-one has thicker or warmer wetsuits than us. Our groups are small and intimate to maximise your experience and we are one of the few companies that have "canyoning specific" qualifications. This means you will be in safe hands with a company that truly understands the hydrology hazards and techniques needed within the canyoning environment. We aim to give you the type of memories that will last forever. Minimum age is 12 years and we take out couples, small groups of friends & families.
6. Michael Coates Clay Shooting
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5.0 based on 792 reviews
Providing Clay Pigeon Shooting, Archery and Axe throwing for beginners, intermediate and more experienced shooters all over the Lake District, with our main site between Windermere and Kendal. Fantastic scenic setting with a log burner if its cold and cover if its raining. With locally sourced food that is smoked on site it completes the perfect shooting site.
Reviewed By Robbie_Scot_2
We had a lovely weekend stay at the Wild Boar Inn in September and had pre-booked for a mix of Clay Shooting, Archery and Axe-throwing for our group of adults. Unfortunately due to one of Mike's instructors having a serious road traffic accident immediately prior to our arrival Mike had to cancel the archery element. [Steve, glad to hear that you're on the mend and hope you get back to full fitness soon.] Those who were going to do archery were offered a transfer across to the other activities by Mike, but they chose to have a long-lie and a refund instead. What a bad decision, because they missed-out on a fantastic, fun-filled brilliant morning where the rest of us had a great time shooting and throwing axes. Mike is a superb natural instructor/coach with a super friendly encouraging style that helped every member of our group of 6 adults to actually hit more clays than we missed: the man is a genius. He guarantees that he can teach anyone to hit a clay during his session - and the man was true to his word - no matter how inept we all thought we were and how inexperienced and un-skilled we thought we were, Mike was able to draw out the best in us and help us achieve our goals. Everyone in our group came away enthusing about his lovely friendly personality, his skills in regards to clay shooting and axe-throwing and how his professionalism shone tnrough in every way that he inter-acted with us. From a personal perspective I could not believe how easily he managed to get me - a 100% right-handed person who just happens to have a significant left eye dominance - to shoot, and HIT, the clays left-handed, when I was absolutely useless shooting right-handed. I'll say it again, the man is a genius, with such a lovely personality. We can also thoroughly recommend the Axe Throwing from the list of events that Mike offers. We progressed from Angel Axes through to the bigger and heavier Hand Axes and everything was done so brilliantly and with such good humour that any initial safely fears that some members of our party had at the start were gone very quickly. We had a marvellous fun-filled morning and really enjoyed everything that Mike offered in the way of advice and positive encouragement and can only say that he is a marvellous coach/instructor with a range of events that will appeal to everyone. I fully recommend Mike's company for clay shooting and for axe-throwing, and to be honest, if his other activities [which unfortunately we were not able to enjoy on the day] are handled similarly then I'm sure everyone will enjoy those too. A fantastic day's fun - to be recommended for all.........
7. Lake District Adventuring
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5.0 based on 327 reviews
Adventuring provides outdoor activities such as rock climbing and the ever popular ghyll scrambling ! as well as high level international expeditions to Morocco and Nepal . Throughout the Lake District we run Mountain skill courses helping people to learn the skills to go out in to the mountains and explore the beautiful UK country side. Also during the summer we help to provide support, planning and logistics for national charity challenge events such as the National 3 peaks, Helping people to raise awareness and much needed funds for there chosen charity .
8. Lake Windermere
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 4,037 reviews
More than ten miles in length, Windermere is England's largest lake that offers a wide variety of summer recreation including cruises, fishing, boating, sailing and scuba diving.
Reviewed By Sagewindermere - Windermere, United Kingdom
We love this amazing lake, the swans are beautiful to watch, we took a boat trip on the lake, the views were absolutely breathtaking, learning about the history of the lake and surroundings is a big plus, outstanding beauty at it's best, would definitely recommend a boat trip.
9. Rydal Water
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4.5 based on 499 reviews
Reviewed By LydiaCarlisle - Carlisle, United Kingdom
A great path that can allow you to include Grasmere water as a circular route about 3 miles. Extending the walk can include Loughrigg terrace, Rydal caves and many other walking routes. Certainly not to be missed. Great place for children to enjoy stone skimming and walking along the small pebbley beach Don't forget if heading towards Ambleside or coming from look out for the Rydal Stepping stones which are great fun for ALL
10. Treetop Trek
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4.5 based on 546 reviews
Come and try our exciting 35 treetop challenges, designed to make you swing, climb, balance and fly through the ancient oak woodland canopy. You'll be connected securely to our unique continuous safety cable which enables all ages and abilities from 5yrs upwards to join in the fun. To top it all off you will be able to race friends and family down our three parallel 250 metre zip wires taking in spectacular views of the fells and Lake Windermere. Perfect for Friends, Families, Celebrations, Groups, Parties, School, Youth & Corporate Events... the outdoors has never been this much fun!
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