We’re happy to provide guests with information on the many Lake District attractions.

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

Lakes Alive 2010
World-class outdoor arts in locations across Cumbria, the Lake District.

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.

Leaflets detailing these and other attractions are available from reception.

Download our leaflet of suggestions for rainy days , just in case!

For those bringing a sailing boat, launching is available at Ferry Nab, contact the Lake Warden. Boats can also be launched at Fellfoot Park.