Days out

Ullswater Steamers

An award winning environmentally accredited Lake District attraction operating for over 150 years. Cruises connect to iconic walking routes around Ullswater’s Nation Park, trips on the steamer offer spectacular views and with excellent on-board facilities, operating for 363 days a year. Please check their website for routes, prices and timetables. Find out more.

Rheged

A unique visitor experience and a great option for a family day out including regularly changing exhibitions, cinema, a variety of shops, cafes, as well as children’s indoor and outdoor play areas, pottery painting, and seasonal craft and fun activities on offer during the school holidays. Find out more.

Abbott’s Lodge

A working dairy farm, producing over 40 flavours of homemade jersey ice cream with a tea room. There is an outdoor play area as well as an indoor area if the weather is poor. Find out more.

Rosepatch block printing courses

Join Christine Rose in her workshop set in her award winning gardens to learn the art of Indian block printing. Choose to print onto a range of products from aprons, cushions, bags, bunting and tea towels with your choice of prints and colours, there is something for everyone and suitable for all ages. It’s a wonderfully relaxing and enjoyable way to spend a morning or a rainy day, with cakes and hot drinks supplied on a half day and lunch catered for a full day. Prices from £18, please contact Christine for more information and to book call 07540130291.

Lakeland Llama treks

Lakeland Llama treks is a family run business that provides a unique walking activity, Llamas make wonderful walking companions. They offer a range of treks to suit all abilities and ages, with treks available all year round and with treks available from Askham. A Llama trek gives you the opportunity to explore the outdoors with wildlife you would not ordinarily encounter. For further information and to book see here.