Top Things to do in Bassenthwaite
Top Restaurants in Bassenthwaite
- 1. The Coach House Restaurant at Ravenstone Lodge
- 2. Bistro at the Distillery
- 3. Mae's Tea Room & Gallery
- 4. The Bistro at The Pheasant
- 5. Restaurant at Lyzzick Hall
- 6. Ravenstone Manor Hotel Restaurant
- 7. The Fell Restaurant
- 8. The Restaurant at The Cottage in the Wood
- 9. De Brito Craig Wheatsheaf Inn
- 10. Lake View Restaurant
The 5 Best Things to do in Bassenthwaite, England
Discover the best top things to do in Bassenthwaite, United Kingdom including The Lake District Wildlife Park, Bassenthwaite Lake, The Lakes Distillery, Binsey, Dodd's Wood Ospreywatch.
Restaurants in Bassenthwaite
1. The Lake District Wildlife Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 846 reviews
A walk on the wild side just a 10 minute drive from Keswick. With the backdrop of the Skiddaw massif the emphasis is very much on conservation, education and engaging with visitors - our Keepers are keen to talk and enjoy passing on their knowledge and enthusiasm. Wander around our beautiful 24 acre parkland and see over 100 species. The magical Bird of Prey flying displays have been a regular feature since the park opened and we have gathered an eclectic mix of over 100 species from Anaconda to Zebra. The Granddad of the park is Brian the Lar Gibbon - he is the oldest in Europe and has pride of place in the centre of the park where he and his family can be seen swinging from the massive Oak tree. We are members of BIAZA and over the years we have successfully worked with Zoo stud books to breed species including Lynx, Asian Fishing Cats and Ring Tailed Lemurs to name just three.
Reviewed By stockportlady
We had a fantastic few hours here- could have done with more time actually, as so much to do and see. Setting is lovely. The animal talks were very informative. We absolutely loved the Lynx twins- such beautiful animals, never seen them up close before. Their enclosure is really and justly for them, plenty of undergrowth and hiding places as they are shy, but the keeper feeds them near the fence so they can be looked at. Wonderful birds of prey display- very informative, and funny, the keeper kept everyone entertained and the birds were swooping over our heads. You can tell their handler loves these birds. Great play area for older children, agree could be more for smaller ones but there is soft play near the reptile enclosure. Loved the meerkats. Good shop. Cafe extremely busy, and food okay. Highly recommend. Best on a dry day as everything outside except for reptiles.
2. Bassenthwaite Lake
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 331 reviews
Reviewed By HarrogateVoyager - Harrogate, United Kingdom
To see Bassenthwaite at its best we chose to walk up the nearby sale Fell, starting and finishing at the excellent Pheasant Inn! Stunning Autumn colours! Recommended.
3. The Lakes Distillery
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,722 reviews
The Lakes Distillery, established in 2011, nestles on the north shore of Bassenthwaite Lake. Our majestic surroundings near Keswick inspire our artistic ethos and our ranges of fine whiskies, gins and vodka. Visitors enjoy tours of our state-of-the-art distillery and tastings of our award-winning spirits. Our distillery store is fully stocked with our entire product ranges as well as giftware from other local makers. Informal dining and beverages are available too at The Bistro at The Distillery, showcasing locally sourced ingredients and products. Our warm welcome in a scenic setting extends from a quick coffee with homemade cake to a leisurely lunch, afternoon tea or a delicious three-course supper.
Reviewed By hmsguernsey
As a person who likes a whisky and have visited a number of distillery s in my time I would like to say the lakes distillery single malt tour is the best ever..from neat whisky spirit to the finest malts at the end this is a dream come true ..nothing was rushed Andrew the guide was superb and like great guides he knows his subject nothing was rushed and everything was for the customer.. the customer service was spot on and I now know why the lakes distillery will be the number 1 English whisky distillery providing the best English whisky available ..i cant recommend this tour enough and even the wife said she enjoyed it which is praise indeed.. and lakes managers I would like to thank Andrew for the tour and all your staff who made you feel like your whisky special .. thank you
4. Binsey
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 3 reviews
Reviewed By robertmU5328DU - Carlisle, United Kingdom
This is a short but very worthwhile climb. Located through a gate just past Binsey Lodge. The summit has two cairns and a 360° view into the Lakes and Scotland. Very much recommended.
5. Dodd's Wood Ospreywatch
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 114 reviews
