10 Fun things to do in Windermere
Whether you are planning a weekend break in Windermere, a romantic weekend in Bowness or a family holiday, you will find plenty of things to see and do.
1. The World in Miniature Museum
The World in Miniature Museum attracts visitors, young and old from all over the Lake District and beyond. Visitors can browse through more th
an 50 rooms in the museum and explore the library, dining room and theatre. Home to the world´s smallest teddy bear and also boasting a magical wizard´s tower, this attraction has gained in popularity over the past few years. The museum is situated in Carlisle and for visitors from outside the Lake District, take junction 44 from the M6 motorway and the museum is signposted 1 mile down the A689.
2. Greystoke Castle Estate
This estate is located 7 miles north of Ullswater and the centre offers fabulous family activities for children over 12 years of age, from quad biking, clay pigeon shooting, archery and fishing. The centre also offers development training for kids to improve their motivation and self-confidence. It is advisable to book in advance if you plan to visit Greystoke Castle.
3. Brockhole Visitor Centre
This is one of the most popular attractions in the Lake District, and is situated between Windermere and Ambleside, just off the A591. This is the perfect place for a family day out, and the kids will love the adventure playground with a wealth of open spaces to run around, and a picnic area. Older visitors can also enjoy walks to the lakeshore from the visitor centre and the complex is set in 30 acres of countryside. The under-7s can learn all about wildlife in the Lake District and this attraction is great for all age groups.
4. Equestrian and Outdoor Lake District activities
For lovers of the great outdoors, they will be spoilt for choice in the Lake District. Recommended trips include Rookin House, located at Troutbeck just 4 miles from Ullswater, which offers a wide range of activities for adults and kids, including horse riding, quad biking and go-karting.
5. The Cumberland Pencil Museum
This attraction is a lot more fun than it sounds (honest) and is situated at Keswick, the home of the very first pencil. You can see a recreation of Seathwaite Mine, where graphite was first discovered, and the kids will be fascinated by pencil-making history. The world´s largest pencil is also housed here and children can take express themselves in the ´Drawing Zone´ of the museum.
6. Outdoor activities in the Lake District
Whether you are planning a romantic weekend in a Windermere boutique hotel, or you want to book a full-on family activity holiday in the Lake District, you will be spoilt for choice when it comes to places to stay and things to do. Enjoy the beautiful scenery and lakes around Windermere and Bowness and take a steamer trip across the lake or hire a rowing boat to view the fens and mountains from the water. Dodd Wood and Warriners Wood are also worth visiting, plus the Cumbrian coastal town of Whitehaven and the cultural capital of Carlisle.
7. Go Ape at Grizedale
Grizedale Go Ape is one of the most popular attractions in the Lake District, where kids can literally ´go ape´ and swing like monkeys across rope bridges. The Tarzan swing and slides prove particularly popular and this is not an attraction for the faint-hearted. Grizedale is situated about 12 miles from Windermere, and you can also reach the centre by following the A590 from Barrow.
8. Ostrich World
Located at the beautiful village of Langwathby, five miles east of Penrith, Ostrich World is a great place to take the family. Don´t be fooled by the name, as there are a vast range of animals housed here, including rare breeds of cattle and pigs and the famous black African ostriches. There is also a giant maze, play areas, picnic areas and a fascinating arts and crafts centre for all ages.
9. The World of Beatrix Potter Centre
The world famous ´World of Beatrix Potter´ Attraction is a fabulous place for kids to fuel their imaginations and they can lose themselves in the Tale of Peter Rabbit, and the incredible and magical recreation of Jemima Puddle duck and other famous Beatrix Potter characters. The tales of Beatrix Potter are transformed into life in amazing 3D effect and there are plenty of games and activities to keep the whole family happy.
10. Honister Slate Mine
A visit to Honister Slate Mine will transport you back in time to the days when slate and lead mining was the main industry in the Lake District. This is the last working slate mine in the UK and all the family can enjoy the guided mine tour and the other fascinating attractions in the visitor centre. The mine shows how Victorian miners worked and shows some of the original tools and equipment used to extract the slate from underground. To get to Honister Slate Mine, take the B5289 after Keswick for approximately 10 miles.
Make the most of the Lake District by booking a suite at a boutique hotel in Windermere or Bowness, and you can enjoy the best of Cumbria. If you plan to explore the Lake District, there is no better place to base yourself than Windermere or Bowness, where you can enjoy a host of great attractions, restaurants, boutique hotels and things to do.
1. The World in Miniature Museum
The World in Miniature Museum attracts visitors, young and old from all over the Lake District and beyond. Visitors can browse through more th
an 50 rooms in the museum and explore the library, dining room and theatre. Home to the world´s smallest teddy bear and also boasting a magical wizard´s tower, this attraction has gained in popularity over the past few years. The museum is situated in Carlisle and for visitors from outside the Lake District, take junction 44 from the M6 motorway and the museum is signposted 1 mile down the A689.2. Greystoke Castle Estate
This estate is located 7 miles north of Ullswater and the centre offers fabulous family activities for children over 12 years of age, from quad biking, clay pigeon shooting, archery and fishing. The centre also offers development training for kids to improve their motivation and self-confidence. It is advisable to book in advance if you plan to visit Greystoke Castle.
3. Brockhole Visitor Centre
This is one of the most popular attractions in the Lake District, and is situated between Windermere and Ambleside, just off the A591. This is the perfect place for a family day out, and the kids will love the adventure playground with a wealth of open spaces to run around, and a picnic area. Older visitors can also enjoy walks to the lakeshore from the visitor centre and the complex is set in 30 acres of countryside. The under-7s can learn all about wildlife in the Lake District and this attraction is great for all age groups.
4. Equestrian and Outdoor Lake District activities
For lovers of the great outdoors, they will be spoilt for choice in the Lake District. Recommended trips include Rookin House, located at Troutbeck just 4 miles from Ullswater, which offers a wide range of activities for adults and kids, including horse riding, quad biking and go-karting.
5. The Cumberland Pencil Museum
This attraction is a lot more fun than it sounds (honest) and is situated at Keswick, the home of the very first pencil. You can see a recreation of Seathwaite Mine, where graphite was first discovered, and the kids will be fascinated by pencil-making history. The world´s largest pencil is also housed here and children can take express themselves in the ´Drawing Zone´ of the museum.
6. Outdoor activities in the Lake District
Whether you are planning a romantic weekend in a Windermere boutique hotel, or you want to book a full-on family activity holiday in the Lake District, you will be spoilt for choice when it comes to places to stay and things to do. Enjoy the beautiful scenery and lakes around Windermere and Bowness and take a steamer trip across the lake or hire a rowing boat to view the fens and mountains from the water. Dodd Wood and Warriners Wood are also worth visiting, plus the Cumbrian coastal town of Whitehaven and the cultural capital of Carlisle.
7. Go Ape at Grizedale
Grizedale Go Ape is one of the most popular attractions in the Lake District, where kids can literally ´go ape´ and swing like monkeys across rope bridges. The Tarzan swing and slides prove particularly popular and this is not an attraction for the faint-hearted. Grizedale is situated about 12 miles from Windermere, and you can also reach the centre by following the A590 from Barrow.
8. Ostrich World
Located at the beautiful village of Langwathby, five miles east of Penrith, Ostrich World is a great place to take the family. Don´t be fooled by the name, as there are a vast range of animals housed here, including rare breeds of cattle and pigs and the famous black African ostriches. There is also a giant maze, play areas, picnic areas and a fascinating arts and crafts centre for all ages.
9. The World of Beatrix Potter Centre
The world famous ´World of Beatrix Potter´ Attraction is a fabulous place for kids to fuel their imaginations and they can lose themselves in the Tale of Peter Rabbit, and the incredible and magical recreation of Jemima Puddle duck and other famous Beatrix Potter characters. The tales of Beatrix Potter are transformed into life in amazing 3D effect and there are plenty of games and activities to keep the whole family happy.
10. Honister Slate Mine
A visit to Honister Slate Mine will transport you back in time to the days when slate and lead mining was the main industry in the Lake District. This is the last working slate mine in the UK and all the family can enjoy the guided mine tour and the other fascinating attractions in the visitor centre. The mine shows how Victorian miners worked and shows some of the original tools and equipment used to extract the slate from underground. To get to Honister Slate Mine, take the B5289 after Keswick for approximately 10 miles.
Make the most of the Lake District by booking a suite at a boutique hotel in Windermere or Bowness, and you can enjoy the best of Cumbria. If you plan to explore the Lake District, there is no better place to base yourself than Windermere or Bowness, where you can enjoy a host of great attractions, restaurants, boutique hotels and things to do.
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