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
What to do and see in Lake District, England: The Best Classes & Workshops
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. Woodmatters Bush Craft and Wood Courses
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 10 reviews
Reviewed By guyw63
My wife and I had a fascinating and satisfying day crafting benches with Woodmatters. Gareth is a very clear and patient teacher guiding everyone through the process so that we all ended up with a bench at the end of the day. With a group of 6 there was plenty of space at Footprint for everyone to feel comfortable and plenty of high quality, well maintained tools so that you could work safely. It’s a very full and busy day that was fun and excellent value.
3. Newlands Adventure Centre Day Activities
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 5 reviews
Reviewed By TrioofTriumphs - Reykjavik, Iceland
Kayaking on the lake. Great fun, as leisurely or energetic as you like. Top class instruction and guiding from Andy
4. Martin Lawrence Photography Tours
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 27 reviews
Specialising in One to One and Small Group Landscape Photography Courses for two or three people in the beautiful Lake District in and around Keswick. All abilities catered for.
5. Cumbria Cottage Crafts
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1 reviews
I am a potter, jewellery maker and upcycler, I love taking unloved objects and reusing them to make beautiful things for people to love! My little shop carries work from local artists who create gorgeous textiles, weaving, watercolours, oil paintings, candles, felt, silver, glass and ceramics.
6. Melvin Nicholson Photography
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 144 reviews
Melvin Nicholson Photography offers landscape photography workshops and expert 1-2-1 tuition throughout the Lake District and the UK. I offer one, two and three day workshops in the Lake District and are based in the following areas; Keswick, Windermere, Ullswater, Buttermere and Coniston, If you love landscape photography and either wish to improve your photography skills with a professional photographer or simply have me be your experienced location guide taking you to the very best places then I can help you.
Reviewed By scuba5D - Brighton, United Kingdom
Just back from a fantastic trip to the beautiful Islands of Lofoten with memory cards full of great images and lots of great memories! Melvin met us all at the airport and drove us back to our base for the week - a large 7 bed house in Ramberg - really central to all the key photographic locations. Each day was packed with plenty of opportunities - with Melvin's excellent local knowledge ensuring we were at the right locations at the right times for sunrise, sunset and the right tides. We were lucky with a fantastic show of the Northern Lights, and had a fresh dump of snow the next morning to enhance the pictures further still. This is the second workshop I have done with Melvin - and I cannot recommend him enough. He gives you all the support you need, allowing you to find your own compositions, and then giving constructive advice on how to improve and ge the most out each location ands your camera ????????
7. The Lake District School of Food & Wine
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 26 reviews
situated in the beautiful Eden Valley with close proximity to the M6 the school is set in a modern country house surrounded by 8 acres of garden and pastureland. The teaching kitchen enables each student to have their own work station, whilst still retaining a relaxed and comfortable atmosphere where you are able to improve your skills and techniques. The courses are many and varied.
Reviewed By malrose39
So, this time me and my two foodie friends completed the One Pot Wonders course with the amazing Pat Russell. A demo day which means Pat prepares and cooks several dishes in the morning (with lots of tips, laughs and tastings), a fabulous lunch, then we made one of those dishes in the afternoon to bring home. This time it was Chicken and Apple Casserole - quite simply a dream of a dish, hearty and so flavoursome. The hubster and I thoroughly enjoyed the fruits of my labours for our dinner tonight.... 9th visit, I think that fact says it all. These course are so good, informative, and all do-able back at home. All recipes, tips and a great 2 course lunch are included plus the fun factor and great time spent with like minded people who enjoy cooking and/or baking. Thank you again Pat, see you again I am sure. X
8. Keswick Cookery School
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 13 reviews
Tv chef Peter Sidwell's culinary home where he and his team create amazing recipes and foodie experiences. The cookery school is surrounded by mountain views, herb gardens and outdoor kitchens. If you love food and the Lake District Keswick Cookery School is the perfect location to visit while enjoying the national park.
9. Reach Beyond Adventure
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 15 reviews
We love the outdoors & are passionate about offering exciting, high quality adventure experiences for all ages & abilities. Based in the English Lake District, we operate as a mobile outdoor adventure company providing activities in stunning locations around the spectacular Ullswater Valley. Our friendly, qualified & experienced staff will provide you with a fun & memorable adventure!
10. Carmen Norman Photography
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 5 reviews
Carmen is a photographer based in the Lake District and provides landscape photography courses, workshops and lifestyle shoots. Visit the website for examples of her fine art landscape photographs of the Lake District, where you can also book into a photography workshop. The workshops run all year round and include a beginners course, photographing and walking the fells and seasonal courses.
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