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Thrill seekers looking to get the blood pumping look no further, a ten-minute drive from Hawskhead town centre in Grizdale Forest you will find Go Ape, with a number of activities on offer. The tree top adventure is a 2-3-hour rope course with rope swings and zip wires, a fun way to see the forest.

Always wanted to fly then the Zip wire trekking adventure is for you, start with a 4×4 ride uphill then fly 3km through seven forest zip lines, wizz passed the top of the Douglas fir trees with the forest far below, what a fantastic way to get some fresh Cambrian air.

If you are looking for something more grounding then join the Forest Segway, an hour-long Segway safari through the Grizdale Forest. Early booking is advised for all activities
Go Ape, Grizedale Forest, Hawkshead, Ambleside, Cumbria, LA22 0QJ

The Sun Tearooms
If you are looking for a bite of lunch or tea and cakes The Sun Tearooms is a gem of a find, popular with tourists and locals alike this busy little tea rooms have the best homemade cakes
The Sun Tearooms, The High street, Hawkshead, Ambleside, LA22 ONT

The Little Ice Cream Shop
With 22 flavours that made daily in Hawkshead using local milk and produce, no better way to taste Cumbria
The Little Ice Cream Shop, Laburnum House, The Square, Hawkshead, Ambleside, LA22 0NZ

The Sun Inn Restaurant
This award-winning restaurant, the perfect location for dinner or a leisurely lunch. Proud owners of a AA Rosette, the exceptional seasonal menu uses only fresh and local produce making innovative and imaginary dishes.
The Sun Inn, Main Street, Hawkshead, Cumbria, LA22 0NT

Beatrix Potter
No better way to spend so time with the family than discovering Hill Top Beatrix Potter’s home which was used as inspiration for many of her famous children’s tales. The house is full of her favourite items, discover the gardens that that inspired the tales of Peter Rabbits.
Hill Top, Near Sawrey, Hawkshead, Ambleside, Cumbria, LA22 0LF

Visit the Beatrix Potter Gallery in the Heart of Hawkshead displays original watercolours and works by Beatrix Potter, get up and close to the original illustrations.
Beatrix Potter Gallery, Main Street, Hawshead, Ambleside, Cumbria, LA22 0NS

Download the Beatrix Potter Trail and discover the many locations around the Lake District that featured in her tales, from Wray Castle, Lindeth Howe and Yew Tree Farm.
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The Chocolate Factory
A unique and interactive chocolate experience, make, decorate and name your own chocolate bar, make marshmallow treat a chocolate shape of your choice or enjoy chocolate face painting. Let your children’s creative side show in chocolate, it will taste as good as it looks.
The Chocolate Factory, Main Street, Hawkshead, Ambleside, LA22 0NT
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Take in 360-degree views of the Lake District with a 5km circular walk to the Latterbarrow Monument, It is the subject of a chapter of Wainwright’s book The Outlying Fells of Lakeland. The walk is described a circular walk needing little effort yet wielding much delight.
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Quad Bike Trecks
Get dirty with an off-road Quad Bike Trek, through woodlands, uphill on a 100-acre site with some of the most stunning scenery in the UK. The tracks are suitable for all abilities from beginners to experience riders.
Quad Bike Trecks, Derwent Bay, Portinscale, Keswick, CA12 5UB

Discover the Mine
An Adventure for all weathers and all ages, Honister us on of the last working Slate mines in England and home to the iconic Westmoorland Green Slate, from a Mine Tour to the Climb the Mine Tour go deep down
Inside the mine, follow the original miner’s route to the top of the mountain Vis Ferrata Classic or Farrata Extreme.
Honister Pass, Borrowdale, Keswick, Cumbria, CA12 5XN

Fellpack
Their aim is the Fuel Lakeland adventures and they certainly do that, on the ground floor is a café offering small plates, flatbreads and fellpots is perfect for those looking for a quick and tasty lunch, with an informal relaxed setting, when the cold weather hits the cosy fires and sweet treats make it hard to leave.
At night they open the first floor restaurant serving seasonal dishes, homecooked and healthy food, from salmon and beetroot barley risotto to pork belly, chorizo and butterbean stew, its must day or night when visiting Keswick.
Fellpack, 19 Lake Road, Keswick, Cumbria, CA12 5BD

Morrels
Situated on the lake road, between the market square and the theatre by the lake, offering daily specials along with a Table’d’hote menu and of course a special Sunday lunch offering, using season and local produce. A firm favourite with locals and visitors.
Morrels, 34 Lake Road, Keswick, Cumbria, CA12 5DQ

The Lingholm Kitchen and Walled Garden
Offering delicious locally sourced foods, artisan breads, home baked cakes, from mouth watering breakfasts with a twist to lunch and delectable afternoon tea’s, makes this the best place to eat during the day. The onsite bakery means you can take home any delicious treats you did not get a chance to taste during your visit.
Much more to see on the estate than just the café so give yourself some additional time to discover the gardens, gallery and gift shop.
The Lingholm Kitchen and Walled Garden, The Lingholme Estate, Portinscale, Keswick, Cumbria, CA12 5TZ

The Pencil Museum
Home to the world’s first pencil, you enter through a replica graphite mine which would have served as the source of the pencil industry. The Museum gives you the history of pencil of the centuries, also home to one of the world’s largest coloured pencils measuring almost 8 metres. Take the pencil challenge, both for children and adults, this small museum artisan café, artist area that holds drawing and art classes, check the website for dates. The perfect place to escape a rainy Lake District.
The Pencil Museum, Southey Works, Keswick, Cumbria, CA12 5NG

The Lake District Wildlife Park
Set in 24 acres of parkland and over 100 species of wild and domestic animals from Meerkats to Zebra’s They offer a number of daily presentation’s to bring you closer to your favourite animals. Conservation is at the heart of everything they do. Open from 10am daily, ensure you check the web site to discover more about the park, why not get up close and personal with an experience day or adopt your favourite animal.
Lake District Wildlife Park, Bassenthwaite Lake, Keswick, Cumbria, CA12 4RD

Theatre by the Lake
No better way to relax than a night at the theatre and the location does not get better than this, set on the shores of Derwentwater, an enviable location no other theatre company can boast. Each year they stage up to nine of its own productions of classic, modern and new plays on its two stages and won multi-starred reviews from national critics. This along with visiting national plays and productions, check the web site to see what’s on during your stay.
Theatre by the Lake, Lakeside, Keswick, Cumbria, CA12 5DJ

Windermere Canoe|Kayak
Get on the water and see the lake at your own pace, hire Canoes, Kayaks or Paddleboards with all the safety equipment. Launch straight from boathouse and explore the islands and wildlife that can’t be seen by boat or road
Windermere Canoe|Kayak, Ferry Nab, Bowness-on-Windermere, Cumbria, LA23 3JH

Graze
One of the top places to eat in Cumbrian Life’s best places to eat, only small but perfect for breakfast, lunch or coffee and cake break, lots of healthy and Gluten free options, great coffee and tea selection.
Graze, Crag House, 4 Crag Bow, Lake Road, Helm Road, Bowness-on-Windermere, Cumbria, LA23 3BX

Café Italia
In the heart of Bowness, the perfect location for a drink, a bite of lunch or a delicious dinner with friends, busy every night of the week, but relax and have drinks on the outside tables lovely in summer and perfectly warm under the heaters during winter.
Café Italia, 37 Main Road, Oak Street, Windermere, Cumbria, LA23 1DX

The Angel Inn
Sat on the hill I the centre of the town, this renowned gastro pub with large garden area for the summer months and roaring fires to keep you warm in winter. Using the best local produce its open for breakfast, lunch and dinner, with daily special, a great children’s menu, perfect for the whole family.
The Angel Inn, Helm Road, Bowness-on-Windermere, Cumbria, LA23 3BU

The Fizzy Tarte
Looking for Cocktails and fizz, then this is the location for you. Shaken, Stirred or classic they offer and impressively crafted cocktail menu, offering cocktail master classes, afternoon tea, a fantastic selection
of sweet and savoury treats.
The Fizzy Tarte, 18 Ash Street, Bowness-on-Windermere, Cumbria, LA23 3EB

Windermere Lake Cruises
A cruise of the lake is the most popular attraction in Cumbria, you can take a quick 45 minute cruise or spend all day discovering different areas of the lake with the freedom of the lake ticket the full cruise of the lake takes 3 hours giving you magnificent views of the mountain scenery, secluded bays and woodlands
Bowness Pier, Bowness-on-Windermere, Cumbria, LA23 3HQ

The World of Beatrix Potter
A self guided tour of each of her books and favourite characters, from Peter Rabbit to Mrs Tiggy Winkle and many more, visit the gardens and have tea and cake in the themed tearooms.
The World of Beatrix Potter, The Old Laundry, Crag Brow, Bowness-on-Windermere, LA23 3BX

Old England Spa
Relax and unwind in the Old England Spa, with indoor swimming pool, sauna and stream room.Treat yourself to a massage or facial, take time out with that book you have been meaning to finish in the relaxation room or on the pools edge while looking over the beauty of Lake Windermere.
Macdonald Old England Hotel & Spa, 23 Church Street, Bowness-on-Windermere, Cumbria, LA23 3DF

Cartmel Races
Racing has been taking place at Cartmel since 1856, with the stunning backdrop of the Lake District, Cartmel is the original Steeplechase. During the nine race meetings from May to August racegoers can enjoy the food and shopping outlets aswell as fairground entertainment A great day out for friends and families.
Cartmel Race Course, Cartmel, Grange-over-Sands, Cumbria, LA11 6QF

Sky Dive North West
Adrenaline junkie, just a short drive from Cartmel take a sky dive with spectacular views across the Lake District, Lake Windermere and Morecambe Bay, Skydive Northwest is one of the most picturesque sky dive centres in the world. As featured on BBC’s Secret Britain giving a completely different perspective of the Lake District.
Skydive Northwest, Cark Airfield, Morr Lane, Flookburgh, Cumbria, LA11 7LS

Although only a small village Cartmel has a fantastic selection of eateries, from Gastro pubs to Michelin Star restaurants. The famous Cartmel Sticky toffee pudding was founded in the village, it’s a must location for all foodies.

L’Enclume
Sleek fine dining, the best seasonal and local ingredients handled with passion and creativity with a farm to table philosophy. This two Michelin Star restaurants offering both lunch and dinner tasting menus. This is the perfect location for a special occasion.
L’Ecnclume, Cavendish Street, Cartmel, Grange-over-Sands, Cumbria, LA11 6PZ

Rogan & Company
Celebrating the Lake District’s best produce and flavours from around the world. Gaining its first Michelin Star in October 2018, offering a regularly changing menu featuring comfort food.
Rogan & Company, Devonshire Square, Cartmel, Grange-over-Sands, Cumbria, LA11 6DQ

Cavendish Arms
Lovely Gastro Pub in the heart of the village, some external seating at the back by the river. A lovely homely cosy atmosphere with fantastic food a must when visiting Cartmel
Cavendish Arms, Cavendish Street, Cartmel, Grange-over-Sands, Cumbria, LA11 6QA

Cartmel Alpacas
Get close to these lovely animals, learn about how to care for them, feed them and walk then in such a beautiful location, you even get a chance to walk the Alpacas around the agility course. This is perfect for children and adults alike.
Cartmel Alpacas, Greenbank Lane, Cartmel, Grange-over-Sands, LA11 7SG

The Friesian Experience
For the horse lovers, take a unique opportunity to learn more about Friesian Horse, get up close and personal, take a ride along the beach or drive one of the beautiful black horses in a carriage around. Cartmel
The Friesian Experience, Aynsome Lane, Greenbank Farm, Cartmel, Grange-over-Sands, Cumbria, LA11 7ST

Cartmel Drinkshop and Wine Snug based in the Unsworths Yard is the perfect place to relax and unwind while tasting the best wine and local produce. In winter the wine snug is the perfect location to warm by the log burner enjoying the wine and cocktails or try one of the artisan beers from the Unsworth’s Yard Brewery. The yard is also home to Cartmel Cheese and Mallard Tea Shop. In the summer the courtyard gives you the opportunity to relax in the sun.
Unsworth Yard, Ford Road, Cartmel, Grange-over-Sands, Cumbria, LA11 6PG