Top Things to do in Lake District
Top Hotels in Lake District
- 1. Ravenstone Manor Hotel
- 2. Applegarth Villa Hotel and Restaurant (Adult Only)
- 3. Ambleside Salutation Hotel, BW Premier Collection
- 4. The Keswick Country House Hotel
- 5. The Daffodil Hotel & Spa
- 6. Ravenstone Manor Hotel
- 7. Riverside Hotel
- 8. Damson Dene Hotel
- 9. The Wordsworth Hotel
- 10. Castle Green Hotel in Kendal, BW Premier Collection
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Things to do in Lake District, England: The Best Playgrounds
Cumbria's valleys and fells (as the low mountains are known) are home to idyllic villages, high moorlands and picturesque lakes. Literary buffs will enjoy Wordsworth's Dove Cottage (go in March to see daffodils), and if you've got kids in tow, visit The World of Beatrix Potter. Or just enjoy a leisurely drive through beautiful scenery.
Restaurants in Lake District
1. Cockermouth After School Scheme
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 3 reviews
School wraparound and holiday club serving Cockermouth and the surrounding areas, including visitors during school holidays. Boasting fantastic indoor and outdoor spaces included a large, secured grasses garden to the rear and an adventure playground we guarantee entertainment whatever the weather. We are OFSTED registered and cater for children aged 4-12.
2. Mirehouse & Gardens
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 174 reviews
Lovely grounds open to visitors for things to do on a full day out, set in a stunning location between Skiddaw and Bassenthwaite Lake. Visitors of all ages welcome to enjoy, lakeside scenery, and peaceful gardens. The Poetry Walk links the literary connections to Mirehouse in the beautiful terraced gardens. The tranquil Bee Garden in home to plants and flowers particularly selected to entice bees and butterflies and provides plenty of space for quiet reflection.
Reviewed By cranhamrebecca - Nottingham, United Kingdom
Currently only the grounds are open to walk around. Tickets can be purchased over the road at Dodd Wood tea room (£4 per adult and you get a map with a detailed walk route and information). It’s a fairly flat loop down the drive, around the gardens, house and grounds down to the lake and back. Not too long so very inclusive for families. Fairly well maintained. The house itself isn’t much to look at from the outside but the grounds are still very much worth a visit if you would like a non-strenuous walk.
3. Platform 3 Play
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 37 reviews
Reviewed By SarahT266 - London, United Kingdom
After month's of being closed it was great to return to Platform 3. We prebooked our slot and it was brilliant. A lot quieter and the kids loved every minute. Also had lunch which was great. The place was spotless and the staff are working so hard to make the place clean and safe. Thank you very much!
4. Memorial Gardens
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 16 reviews
Reviewed By CumbriaReview - Cockermouth, United Kingdom
A lovely walk to the end of here by the rivers edge, the dogs love it too and enjoy going for the occasional swim in the river.
5. The Fun Factory Bowness
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 147 reviews
Recently opened as "The Fun Factory" Bowness. We are open every day from 10am to 6pm. Parents can relax on our soft sofas whilst overlooking magnificent views of Lake Windermere, whist your children let off steam in the soft play area. Cafe Dolce is also opened daily serving a variety of hot beverages cakes and snacks.
Reviewed By penkethc1 - Warrington, United Kingdom
Granny and I took our young grandson along for a play on a wet and windy day. Tots sing a long was great, fortunately Granny is well up on her nursery songs and rhymes. Excellent food and reasonable prices too. Sitting on settees watching the boats go by on the lake is great in the breaks between fetching the tot from the soft play areas and pushing on the ride on/in toys. Well worth a visit, but you have to go with a tot.
6. Centre Parcs Whinfell Forest
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 1,602 reviews
Reviewed By brachyn123 - Middlesbrough, United Kingdom
Newbies to this outdoor forest style holiday, chose staycation due to covid..had a better than expected time as we usually do a Sun Sea sand holiday normally Tenerife, malaga type of thing and so forest outdoor activities holiday is something we would never of dreamt of, firstly super safe never worried once Every precaution was in place to keep every guest safe.. from arriving to leaving we had no complaints Staff always at hand throughout the park for questions / answers...restaurants superb, our favourite been ROUGE CAFE ( specially Ricardo ) Lakeside inn the service food outstanding, disabled friendly , easy access to every activity, baby activities mainly closed due to covid but still lots of parks and Sun aqua Tropical paradise swim pool was open FREE but limited 2 hours slots pre bookable entry only as is ALL THE ACTIVITIES AND RESTAURANTS.. Loved our lodge and made full use of sauna , fully equipped with everything you need for self catering, we had wine cooler, 3 ensuite bathrooms 1 having jet bath.. we did not use outdoor barbecue to damp but in spring summer we definitely would. We took park in lots of activities and our only regret was we were not allowed family day passes again covid restrictions as originally it was to have a family gathering for my hubby's 60th..Overall centre parks is much bigger than I anticipated and must highly recommend the sports village its huge and the activities are endless, crazy golf to segway, biking, ariel tree climbing ,zip wire, caving wall climbing, badminton to pool , list is endless...Overall we have family ranging from 2 years of age to teenagers, thru to 60 and there is something there for everyone..so overall we would return, though much more expensive than a holiday abroad it was a great holiday, fabulous lodge , full of fun memories cosy nights round log burner with chilled beers..FAB FAB FAB.....will return..
7. PlayZone
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 20 reviews
PlayZone is our award winning childrens soft play facility which is located on the first floor level of The Custom House which is accessible by lift or stairs. Our large 3 level Softbrick™ play structure has capacity for up to 70 children and is packed with an exciting range of adventure play activities, providing fun for ages 2 to 8yrs (height restriction applies at 1.5m). Opening Times & PriceOpen for fun 7 days a week from 10amlast entry circa 5.15pm (we do close later during busy times and earlier during quiet timesor if pre booked). Entry £3.75 per child for REWARDS members and £4 for non REWARDS. Note: Thursday play finishes at 5pm for Blasters public PLayZer session (see below)Parent & Toddler SessionAvailable 10am – 1pm, Monday – Friday (term time only), discounted entry only £3.50 with juice and biscuits included. REWARDS members pay ONLY £3.25. Sign up FREE of charge and start enjoying the benefits now. The Gem DenDig to find the buried treasure and keep the precious gems that you find, only £1.50pp (ask at reception for availability) or £1.20pp as a party add on. Bear BuildingChoose from a range of cuddly animals, stuff them, name them and fill out their birth certificate. Once you have your new friend you can dress them in a wide variety of outfits. We will be holding regular sessions at £12.95 in addition to party packages. PlayZerPlayZer is our fun filled junior laser tag game held within the padded PlayZone structure, take aim at your friends as you blast them with state of the art phasers.
8. Treasure Island Softplay
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 11 reviews
Are your little treasures driving you round the twist then bring them down to treasure island. Sit back and relax in our well stocked cafe area and enjoy a drink or something to eat. While the kids enjoy our 2 level pirate ship, Softplay football and basketball court there's a Softplay area for toddlers too. We have a loyalty scheme too for every nine visits the tenth one's free.
9. Harris Park
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 13 reviews
Reviewed By rmg95 - Durham, United Kingdom
We were camping at nearby lorton 2 families with young children. On a hot Sunday this was a perfect place for a picnic for waking the dogs the play area then playing down by the river. very nice park well maintained.
