Emma's Guidebook
Sightseeing
Great outdoor shops, pubs and cafes. Many super walks can be enjoyed from here too.
145 locals recommend
Ambleside
Great outdoor shops, pubs and cafes. Many super walks can be enjoyed from here too.
Lots to do for all the family from the sculpture trail walk, GoApe, seaways, playpark, bike hire and cafe.
85 locals recommend
Grizedale Forest
Lots to do for all the family from the sculpture trail walk, GoApe, seaways, playpark, bike hire and cafe.
This historic market town is seen as the gateway to the Lake District.
Lots of great pubs to explore for real ale - The Tap, Barrel House, Handsome Brewery, The Lakes Brew Co, The Fell and Ye Old Fleece Inn...all independent brewerys not to be missed!
Why not take a atroll up to the castle wheee Katherine Parr (one of Henry VIII wives) was said to have lived.
Can't not mention Method cafe and No4 Bakery if you have earnt a sweet treat after your walk. 👍
126 locals recommend
Kendal
This historic market town is seen as the gateway to the Lake District.
Lots of great pubs to explore for real ale - The Tap, Barrel House, Handsome Brewery, The Lakes Brew Co, The Fell and Ye Old Fleece Inn...all independent brewerys not to be missed!
Why not take a atroll up to the castle wheee Katherine Parr (one of Henry VIII wives) was said to have lived.
Can't not mention Method cafe and No4 Bakery if you have earnt a sweet treat after your walk. 👍
Lots to do for the whole family. Tree top treks & nets, play park, mini golf, walks, indoor soft play (free) cafe & restaurant and you can even get the boat to Ambleside or across the lake to Wray castle.
67 locals recommend
Brockhole on Windermere
Lots to do for the whole family. Tree top treks & nets, play park, mini golf, walks, indoor soft play (free) cafe & restaurant and you can even get the boat to Ambleside or across the lake to Wray castle.
This historic village has it all. Great places to eat and drink in Tweedies bar. Historic walks around the former home of William Wordsworth at Dove nest cottage to many great walks up Easdale tarn, Helm Cragg or Alcock tarn. There is even a great new playpark for the kids.
97 locals recommend
Grasmere
This historic village has it all. Great places to eat and drink in Tweedies bar. Historic walks around the former home of William Wordsworth at Dove nest cottage to many great walks up Easdale tarn, Helm Cragg or Alcock tarn. There is even a great new playpark for the kids.
A great place to explore inside and out. Plus a lovely walk along the edge of Wray Castle.
54 locals recommend
National Trust Wray Castle
A great place to explore inside and out. Plus a lovely walk along the edge of Wray Castle.
A fun family day out. Indoor play barn, mini golf, petting farm and a lovely cafe.
31 locals recommend
Greenlands Farm Village
A fun family day out. Indoor play barn, mini golf, petting farm and a lovely cafe.
Lakeland Maze Farm Park
Lots of fun to be had here...
Ingleton Waterfalls Trail
A super walk suitable for both adults and children.
If you visit the water sport centre on lake Windermere you can hire a range of water sport equipment.
22 locals recommend
Low Wood Bay Resort & Spa
Ambleside RoadIf you visit the water sport centre on lake Windermere you can hire a range of water sport equipment.
Whinlatter Visitor Centre
Bike hire, forest walks and tree top trecks.
Picture says it all..... Great fun to be had.
23 locals recommend
Kendal Wall, Lakeland Climbing Centre
Mint Bridge RoadPicture says it all..... Great fun to be had.
National Trust - Fell Foot Park
Lovely setting and access to the lake.
The Glebe
Glebe RoadExplore Bowness, then enjoy a lovely walk around Cockshot Point.