Activities and Family Activities in The Lake District

There are things to do in and around Windermere whatever the season. Come to explore Lake Windermere, host of The Great North Swim, for sailing and watersports, or just to relax and enjoy the atmosphere of the area. You can take a lake cruise all year round. Ghyll scrambling, rock climbing and paragliding are all close at hand. You can walk along the lakeside and enjoy panoramic views of the lake and mountains from several viewpoints. A short walk from Windermere takes you to Orrest Head, an outstanding viewpoint and the first summit in Lakeland visited by Alfred Wainwright. There is plenty to see and do in Windermere with attractions from The World of Beatrix Potter in Bowness to Blackwell, overlooking the lake, one of the finest Arts and Crafts houses in the country.

The Lake District provides family fun of all description, and the opportunities are endless, dependent on what a particular family enjoys doing. The simplest form of family fun is walking through the countryside. More active families can engage in a range of outdoor activities, from paint balling to go-karting, archery to horse-riding, there's plenty on offer here. There are cottages in every part of Cumbria that offer family accommodation, many with indoor family and games rooms. There are also a wide variety of indoor activities to choose from. Aquariums, animal centres and soft play centres can all be found in the region.

Golf Clubs

For golfing enthusiasts, the Lake District and Cumbria provides a fabulous choice of courses, with a myriad of different types to challenge all golfers, whatever your level and experience.
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Cycling

Discover the breathtaking scenery of the Lake District at your own pace with bike. Visit Beatrix Potter's Hill Top and Hawkshead, explore Claife heights forest, Bowness and Windermere lake shore.
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Kayaking & Canoeing

The Lake District provides fantastic opportunities to take to the water in a canoe or kayak. Beginners can have a go, guided by experts. Once you are more confident, create your own adventure exploring the many islands.
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Sports & Fitness Clubs

Maximum fitness clubs offer an array of courses focused on everything from burning fat to creating a hardcore core. Getting the body you desire is about educating you to unlock your own potential; training is just the start.
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Rock Climbing

From gentle scrambles to challenging rock climbs, climbing activities on offer in the Lake District and Cumbria are wide and varied, suitable for any level of experience.
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Zoo & Wildlife Parks

With an aquarium, zoos, farm parks, and aviaries, the Lake District is a great place to learn about the wildlife. There are plenty of great spaces in the Lake District for your children to interact with and learn about animals, birds, insects, and reptiles.
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