Top Things to do in Cumbria
Top Hotels in Cumbria
- 1. Riverside Hotel
- 2. Applegarth Villa Hotel and Restaurant (Adult Only)
- 3. Ambleside Salutation Hotel, BW Premier Collection
- 4. The Keswick Country House Hotel
- 5. Ravenstone Manor Hotel
- 6. The Daffodil Hotel & Spa
- 7. Ravenstone Manor Hotel
- 8. Damson Dene Hotel
- 9. The Wordsworth Hotel
- 10. Castle Green Hotel in Kendal, BW Premier Collection
What to do and see in Cumbria, England: The Best Fun Activities & Games
Discover the best top things to do in Cumbria, United Kingdom including Ambleside Climbing Wall, Keswick Rugby Football Club, Eden Rock, Newlands Adventure Centre, Michael Coates Clay Shooting, Cliffhanger Rooms, Lakes Escapes, Lorton Tennis Club, Cockermouth After School Scheme, VR Gateway.
Restaurants in Cumbria
1. 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).
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. Eden Rock
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 124 reviews
Eden Rock is one of the largest indoor bouldering walls in England. We have something for everyone, even if you've never tried bouldering or rock climbing before.
Reviewed By annel824 - Carlisle, United Kingdom
An excellent facility for young, old, experienced or novice climbers. Very friendly atmosphere, staff and other users only too happy to help you figure routes out. The routes are changed regularly so little chance of getting bored with the same climbs. The cafe is cheap and cheerful. I’m a regular visitor, once or twice per week.
4. 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.
5. 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.........
6. 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! ????
7. Lakes Escapes
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 118 reviews
Thinking of something different to do with your family or friends? Why not try escape games? Regardless of whether you make it out or not, participating in an Escape Room will have you thinking about the experience for weeks to come. Your team also has the chance to interact and work towards a common goal. The end effect is bringing everyone together, adding trust and enjoying lots of fun and laughter.
Reviewed By katybrst - Lancaster, United Kingdom
We have done a few escape rooms and we thought we’d pop in during a rainy afternoon. Comparing to others we have done, these rooms are absolutely among the best we’ve done. We did the Frankenstein Monster themed room. It was so well set up, with amazing design and fun puzzles to figure out. Also, gave the right amount of hints and we knew if we needed it, we could ask! We loved it so much we came back to do the Casino room, which was again a brilliant room with great creativity and made us feel very submersed in the experience! Highly recommend!
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. 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.
10. VR Gateway
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 139 reviews
Cumbria's First Virtual Reality Arcade, opened in June 2019! We host various types of games and experiences from Educational to F1 racing, Flying planes, or zombie survival. Solo and multiplayer games are available. Suitable for ages 12+, seating area for spectators, parties, and corporate bookings available.
Reviewed By J9JVE - Carlisle, United Kingdom
Amazing experience, fantastic fun, very knowledgeable staff, definitely worth every penny and will certainly be visiting again.
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