Activities for Children
Rookin House Activity Centre
Rookin House is an established adventure venue and has been offering a wide variety of outdoor activities for over 20 years. Family owned and operated, Rookin House has a strong focus on both fun and safety. The centre is just 4 miles from Ullswater, and 8 miles from both Keswick and Penrith and easily accessible from the A66. All of the activities (unless otherwise stated) are based on one site with Blencathra providing a spectacular Lakeland backdrop.
- Website: www.rookinhouse.co.uk/
- Email: deborah@rookinhouse.co.uk
- Tel: 017684 83561
Brockhole - The Lake District Visitor Centre
Whether you stay for an hour or a day, there’s lots to keep the family entertained in the main house, woods, lawns, shoreline and beautiful gardens at Brockhole. Great outdoor and indoor play areas and good child friendly facilities.
- Website: www.brockhole.co.uk/visit/forchildren
- Tel: 015394 46601
Whinlatter Go Ape!
Highest Go Ape in the country at 360 metres above sea level.
It’s so high you can see all the way to Scotland. Enjoy an adventure at Whinlatter Forest near Keswick in the beautiful forest, riding zip slides through skies, over water and in England’s only true mountain forest. We’re sure you’ll love the spectacular views.
A great idea for a day out in the North Lakes (and home to Bassenthwaite ospreys), this is Go Ape at its most untamed.
Min Age: 10 years. Min height: 1.40m/4ft 7. Max weight 130kg/20.5 stones Children must be accompanied by an adult.
- Website: www.goape.co.uk
- Email: questions@goape.co.uk
- Tel: 0845 643 9215
Grizedale Forest Park Go Ape!
Enjoy the Views from the Highest Go Ape Platform at 18 metres.
Grizedale tree top adventure has always proved a popular day out. Built on a side of a hill, it feels seriously high. And that’s because it is.
You’ll fly 200 metres across the top of the Grizedale Beck and marvel at the forest canopy 18 metres up a magnificent Douglas Fir.
You and your tribe can expect the ultimate adventure at Grizedale.
Min Age: 10 years. Min height: 1.40m/4ft 7. Max weight 130kg/20.5 stones. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
- Website: www.goape.co.uk
- Email: questions@goape.co.uk
- Tel: 0845 643 9215
The World of Beatrix Potter
Would you like to meet Peter Rabbit and all his friends in the magical World of Beatrix Potter? Well, 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.
The attraction includes all 23 Tales by Beatrix Potter, brought to life in a magical indoor recreation of the Lakeland countryside, complete with sights, sounds and even smells. So you can meet Peter Rabbit in Mr. McGregor’s garden, discover Jemima Puddle-duck in the woodland glade and visit Mrs. Tiggy-winkle in her kitchen.
- Website: www.hop-skip-jump.com
- Email: information@hop-skip-jump.com
- Tel: (0)844 504 1233
What our guests say
We have had a most enjoyable stay in Grange apartment and used all the facilities in Oxley's including the pool, bistro, gym, bar and health spa.
A very enjoyable stay in Stonethwaite and we had a lovely meal in the bistro.
The cottage is the best we have stayed at, in over 10 years of renting cottages in the Lakes.
This place is home from home, the best cottage we have had the pleasure to stay in, loved the four poster bed & the luxurious bathroom, we will be back!! Thank you.
A really lovely cottage, just perfect for the two of us. The village is beautiful as is the valley. We had a great time walking every day. It was our first visit to the Lakes - we loved it!
Bank Foot is a jewel in the Lakes. We have stayed in many cottages in the past but this one is simply exquisite. I commend the owners for the personal touches that make guests feel extremely welcome. The photographs in the brochure cannot capture the tranquillity and cosiness of this cottage.
We had a very pleasant holiday, especially wonderful walks on the surrounding fells. Cottage was comfortable & also convenient to the town.
Our 5th year running at The Rock! Home from home - really love it. The new TV & wireless add to a great stay. Great walks too & we love Keswick. Thanks.
Thank you for such a comfortable, well equipped holiday house - a real home from home. we wish we were staying another week.
Thank-you so much for arranging my holiday accommodation in The Lakes
The cottage is great & has everything one could need. We enjoyed lovely walks over the hills, beautiful scenery. Even enjoyed using our bus passes for the first time!
An excellent Easter Holiday...wouldn't change a thing. We'll be back
We enjoyed our stay at Gillybeck & definitely hope to return.
It is very difficult to leave here, we leave with fond memories, our dreams here came true....Thank-you
Thank-you very much. We had a wonderful stay and hope to return again. The location is outstanding: shops walks and parks :)
The accommodation feels like home from home, thank-you very much.
Very clean and comfortable. Very good value for money and we'll definitely be back soon.
Excellent accommodation, very well equipped, catering for every need and beautifully located.
A beautiful peaceful spot to spend our first week of marriage - cosy, warm and quiet!
Grasmere is an excellent base for walking and this was the perfect spot just outside the village.
Heart of the Lakes are very helpful. Very satisfactory all round. We had a really enjoyable week exploring the Lake District.