Top Things to do in Lake District
Top Hotels in Lake District
- 1. Ravenstone Manor Hotel
- 2. Applegarth Villa Hotel and Restaurant (Adult Only)
- 3. Ambleside Salutation Hotel, BW Premier Collection
- 4. The Keswick Country House Hotel
- 5. The Daffodil Hotel & Spa
- 6. Ravenstone Manor Hotel
- 7. Riverside Hotel
- 8. Damson Dene Hotel
- 9. The Wordsworth Hotel
- 10. Castle Green Hotel in Kendal, BW Premier Collection
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Things to do in Lake District, England: The Best Fun Activities & Games
Cumbria's valleys and fells (as the low mountains are known) are home to idyllic villages, high moorlands and picturesque lakes. Literary buffs will enjoy Wordsworth's Dove Cottage (go in March to see daffodils), and if you've got kids in tow, visit The World of Beatrix Potter. Or just enjoy a leisurely drive through beautiful scenery.
Restaurants in Lake District
1. Crafty Monkeys
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 207 reviews
A warm family welcome awaits you at our craft studio where you can have a go no matter what age or ability! No booking necessary during opening hours for all activities apart from the potter's wheels where tuition is included. All other crafts Decopatch, pottery painting and mosaics initial instruction given as required! Prices start at just £6.50. We can fully glaze and fire in our studio or loads of take home on the day options. We have our own toilet and baby change. Hot and cold drink facilities.
Reviewed By X946JSjohnr - Penrith, United Kingdom
Sadly closed in 2019 so no longer operating as a craft centre in Penrith. Doing work from home I believe
2. Keswick Rugby Football Club
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 64 reviews
Keswick Rugby Football Club is located just next to Booths Supermarket in the centre of Keswick - We are a small family friendly club which is primarily a Rugby Club which has representations from aged 5 years through to 2 Adult Teams - we are also a Function venue for all kinds of celebrations, meetings, conferences and all other social gatherings - we are also a Clubhouse with a fully stocked bar selling local Beers and Real Ales - we also sell Fresh Bean to Cup Coffee from Rijo42 and we offer a full Bar Meal menu with Children's Menu and sweets available - we boast the most beautiful Beer Garden in the town and in Winter we have two real open fires - we show all major sporting events on our Giant screen and we welcome everyone. So, why not give us a "try" !
3. Ambleside Climbing Wall
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 230 reviews
Indoor climbing venue suitable for all ages in the heart of The Lake District! Offering Taster sessions, Private Lessons, Children's Clubs and Climbing for Experienced climbers and beginners alike. We are open throughout the week, see opening times, session details and info on outdoor climbing at "www.amblesideadventure.co.uk". Our parent company Adventure Peaks also offers a wide range of outdoor activities; from local treks to climbing some of the World's largest mountains. Get in touch for more information!
Reviewed By samlQ50OP
Me and my family were on a trip to the Lake District and staying in Ambleside, which is a very nice town overall, and most of the time was climbing mountains and such like. However, on our last day, it was raining hard, but we still wanted to do something and this climbing wall had caught our eye. Located above a climbing shop at the bottom of the hill our house was on, it was situated perfectly for a quick rainy walk to the place and the same back. When we got there, my dad, my two sisters and I (my mum stayed at home) were met by our very entertaining and enthusiastic climbing instructor, George. And by George, he was amazing, a perfect balance of help and playful support. After finding the correct size of climbing shoe, which could be rented out at a very reasonable price considering the amount they helped once on the wall, we were immediately taken into the bouldering room, and taught the basics of climbing walls and then took part in challenges. The best thing was, it didn’t matter how good you were as there were challenges that suited everyone. Then we were taken into the impressive climbing wall room, and those walls were high! After a quick briefing of the harnesses and pulley system we were ready to go. There was an easier wall and a harder wall. Me and my dad started on the harder wall (as we were similar weights) and I was climbing while he was belaying (controlling my rope and keeping me from dying). I reached the top first try, but don’t let that fall you, I’ve climbed before and it wasn’t easy by any means! After coming down, George then challenges me to do the wall only using green handholds, and that time the wall beat the man. I just couldn’t do it. But it was very fun to try. Then we all rotated and my dad was climbing while I belayed him. He didn’t do as well as me as he is scared of heights. But when we switched to the easier wall, after some supportive words before he started and some while he was on the wall, meant he did manage to reach the top! He was VERY happy when he came down. As I had done well on the hard wall, George just set me hard challenges on the easier wall and I enjoyed myself immensely just trying to figure out how to beat them. Once the climbing shoes were off and bid fair well to George, we went and had a quick bite in the cafe above the wall, which had a viewing window which allowed an easy view of the wall and those on it, and some parents were sitting up there watching kids of their own doing it, and I found it fun to marvel at those who looked like professionals, jumping up and down the wall with ease. Afterwards, when we got back to the house I collapsed on a chair with aching arms and legs, but very proud of what I’d done. All in all, an excellent experience every wall I attempted, and am looking forward to doing it again next year (hopefully).
4. Alhambra Cinema
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 242 reviews
The Alhambra screens current films daily in a 105-year old heritage auditorium with magnificent digital quality. The best of the World's theatre, ballet and opera are relayed live by satellite several times a month.
Reviewed By adamh183
Thank you for an experience from the past. A lovely old fashioned single screen cinema. Very friendly with complimentary tea and coffee before the film. Excellent value compared to some of the modern multi screen cinemas these days. Always love going to the Alhambra.
5. Newlands Adventure Centre
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 44 reviews
Newlands Adventure Centre is Keswick's largest provider of outdoor activities and the UK's longest established outdoor activity centre. With some of the best facilities in the Lake District and located in a truly beautiful and unique environment, we are an AALS licensed centre committed to providing you with the best instruction and accommodation available. Have a look at our website for much more information and photos. Activities: All activities are available on both a residential and non residential basis and you can choose from... - Mountain Walking - Archery - Kayaking - Canoeing - Rock or Indoor Climbing - Ghyll Scrambling - 2 High Ropes Courses - Initiative Exercises From a half day taster session to a fully residential week long course, we can cater for a wide rang
Reviewed By rebeccag544 - London, United Kingdom
Great day canoeing and ghyll scrambling with Jack. Had a full tour of Derwent water in the morning, great views and visited a few of the islands. Ghyll scrambling in the afternoon was great fun. Jack explained everything really well and made sure everyone felt safe and had a lot of fun.
6. Michael Coates Clay Shooting
Overall Ratings
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. Cliffhanger Rooms
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 338 reviews
** WE'RE OPEN !! Cumbria's #1 Rated Game and Entertainment Centre and Winner of the Best New Tourism Business!! The Lake Districts first Live Escape Room game. For 2-6 people, enter one of the themed rooms with the objective of escaping within the hour. Solve puzzles, find things, work as a team, it's exciting, thrilling, challenging, immersive and fun! Can you escape Cliffhanger Rooms? Booking required.
Reviewed By 585arlenem
Fantastic and great fun! Listen to what your guide says, great advice thanks Tom! Whole event was brilliant and very cleverly planned and put together. Our first escape room and we'd def do it again if they're like this one! If you can, you should go, number 1 thing to do in the area! A-ma-zing! ????
8. Lorton Tennis Club
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 2 reviews
On holiday in the area? Enjoy playing tennis? You are welcome to come and have a game of tennis on our beautifully scenic courts in the Lorton Valley. Book and pay (£10/hour) for your court by visiting our website lortontennis.org/booking.
9. Wreay Syke Alpacas
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 41 reviews
Come and meet our alpacas... We are based in the south of Kendal on the edge of the Lake District a UNESCO world heritage site and would love you to come and enjoy the experience of spending time with our fur babies. Take an alpaca for a walk, come and meet our herd at their home by booking a 'Meet & Greet' or we can bring our alpacas to you! Residential Care homes, schools, activity centres or party venues, the possibilities are endless. You will fall in love with these fluffy, inquisitive animals by the end of your visit and hopefully have learnt a lot more about them. Our walk is over The Helm to the south of Kendal, a public access hill with 360 degree panoramic views over Kendal and the surrounding Lakeland and Yorkshire fells. For people of any age and most abilities we offer a "Meet & Greet" at the alpacas home 5 minutes from J36 of the M6. Come and spend time with these quirky, inquisitive animals, feed them, enjoy their company. Go to our website for full details.
Reviewed By garygD5449BL
Execellent meet and greet with Alpacas,Jane was very knowledgable really good day out to meet fab animals????????????10 out 10
10. Cockermouth After School Scheme
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 3 reviews
School wraparound and holiday club serving Cockermouth and the surrounding areas, including visitors during school holidays. Boasting fantastic indoor and outdoor spaces included a large, secured grasses garden to the rear and an adventure playground we guarantee entertainment whatever the weather. We are OFSTED registered and cater for children aged 4-12.
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