Windermere, the Lake District • book online or call 015395 31344
Windermere, the Lake District • book online or call 015395 31344
Some of the more popular places of interest include:
Cruises on Lake Windermere
Windermere Lake Cruises offer a wide choice of sailings from Ambleside to Lakeside covering most of Lake Windermere - what better way to see England’s longest lake!
South Lakes Wild Animal Park
Prepare to be completely amazed by the unique interactive close up encounter you cannot get anywhere else in the UK or Europe. A unique park built to put animals first - probably Britain's best conservation park.
Lakes Aquarium
Explore the lakes of the world and discover some incredible creatures – from otters in Asia, piranhas in the Americas and cheeky marmosets in the rainforest. Not forgetting all your favourite creatures that live a bit closer to home, including diving ducks in the spectacular underwater tunnel, as well as seahorses and rays at the seashore.
Brockhole Visitor Centre
A great day out overlooking Lake Windermere at the Lake District Visitor Centre at Brockhole. Enjoy our famous adventure playground, exhibitions, fabulous gardens, information centre, gift shop and cafe. Free admission.
The World of Beatrix Potter
Situated in the centre of nearby Bowness-on-Windermere, it’s just a hop, skip and a jump to the World of Beatrix Potter Attraction, the only Beatrix Potter themed attraction in Europe, where you can visit Peter Rabbit, Jemima Puddle-duck and many other delightful characters.
William Wordsworth’s Home (Dove Cottage)
Dove Cottage was the home of William Wordsworth from December 1799 to May 1808, the years of his supreme work as a poet. It was probably built in the early part of the 17th century as a small hostelry, with its oak-panelled hall and floors of Westmorland slate, Dove Cottage never fails to give pleasure to the visitor.
Champagne hot air balloon flights
Over the stunning Lake District scenery with High Adventure Balloons. Tel: 015394 47588.
If you prefer outdoor pursuits, there are many sporting and recreational activities within twenty minutes’ drive of the park, including: walking; rock-climbing; sailing; canoeing; horse-riding; fishing; golf.
Gorge Walking, Abseiling, Climbing, Kayaking and much more fun with experienced instructors Johan and Emma Hoving who own River Deep Mountain High. More details visit their website www.riverdeepmountainhigh.co.uk.
Windermere Canoe & Kayak and Bike Hire at The Boat House, Ferry Nab Road, also the base for Total Adventure Mobile Outdoor Centre www.windermerecanoekayak.com.
Climbing walls in Kendal www.kendalwall.co.uk and Adventure Peaks in Ambleside, you can have coffee or lunch and watched the climbers on the walls. www.adventurepeaks.com.
Fishing in the Lake District, visit www.lakedistrictfishing.net or visit Ghyll Head Trout Fishery (2miles away) Beautiful 11 acre tarn stocked with rainbows to 10lbs. Idyllic setting overlooking Windermere.
Horse Riding, Bigland Hall Equestrian and Lakeland Pony Trekking, Troutbeck.
Helicopter Flights over southern Lake District area.
Holmescales and Rookin House for Quad Biking including mini quad biking (min age 12 years) Archery, Clay Pigeon Shooting, 4 x 4 off road driving, zip wire and abseiling.
Cycle routes and trails for the novice and the experienced at Grizedale Forest.
Low Wood Watersport Centre, Boat Hire which an excellent way to explore the lake and their extensive fleet includes, motor boats, rowing boats, open canoes, sit on top kayaks, sailing dinghies and keel boats. Whether you are a complete beginner or looking to develop your skills our enthusiastic, qualified instructors can help. Tuition available in most techniques including waterskiing and wake boarding. Take to the water with confidence.
Wind Surfing with Top Mark Windsurfing off the coast of Barrow in Furness.
Fishing in the Lake District, visit www.lakedistrictfishing.net or visit Ghyll Head Trout Fishery (2miles away) Beautiful 11 acre tarn stocked with rainbows to 10lbs. Idyllic setting overlooking Windermere.
For those bringing a sailing boat, launching is available at Ferry Nab, contact the Lake Warden. Boats can also be launched at Fellfoot Park.
We have put together the following trip itineraries to help you get the most out of the surrounding area.
The idyllic village of Cartmel grew up around the twelfth century priory and is today home to an assortment of genuine olde-worlde buildings. In nearby Cark-in- Cartmel is Cumbria's stately home, award winning Holker Hall and Gardens.
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Let us inspire you with a perfect day of activities in this beautiful part of the Lake District.
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Let us show you how to enjoy a morning discovering the delights of the lively market town of Kendal followed by an afternoon delving into the past at two fine historic houses.
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Everyones favourite Lake to visit! We have put together a tour which you can manage in a day and will introduce you to the highlights of this magnificent Lake.
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We have put together a list of all the classic mountain walks with an approximate time from the start point from Park Cliffe and a useful check list of all the equipment you should take with you.
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Bowness Walk from Park Cliffe, approx 4.5 miles.
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Gummers How Viewpoint from Park Cliffe, approx 6 miles.
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Bowness Viewpoints - start point Bowness, 5 miles.
This walk takes you to two viewpoints over Windermere and the surrounding Biskey Howe and School Knott, and returns on the route of the Dales way, which finishes at Bowness.
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Walk round Loughrigg - our recommendation for a low level walk in the area, start Ambleside Church.
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Wordsworth Walk - 5 miles
Good views over Grasmere & Rydal. Combine with visits to dove cottage & Rydal mount for a full day out. In Grasmere, stock up on the famous Grasmere gingerbread, and visit the Heaton Cooper studio for paintings of the area.
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Leaflets detailing these and other attractions are available from reception.
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