Things to Do
We want you to enjoy a fantastic holiday! Whether you want to enjoy the many attractions that the area has to offer or if you prefer to relax and just take it easy the area has plenty to offer you. We’ve outlined below just a selection of the attractions the area has to offer, within just a half hour drive!
- Canal cruise with Lancaster Canal Packet Boats (www.budgietransport.co.uk)
- Greenlands Farm Village (www.greenlandsfarmvillage.co.uk)
- South Lakes Wild Animal Park (www.wildanimalpark.co.uk)
- The Aquarium of the Lakes (www.aquariumofthelakes.co.uk)
- The World of Beatrix Potter (www.hop-skip-jump.com)
- Lakeland Miniature Village (www.lakelandminaturevillage.com)
- Lake District Visitor Centre at Brockhole near Ambleside
- Low Sizergh Barn (www.lowsizerghbarn.co.uk)
- Ruskin Museum (www.ruskinmuseum.com)
- Lakeland Wildlife Oasis (www.wildlifeoasis.co.uk)
- Butterfly House and Ashton Memorial at Williamson Park (www.williamsonpark.com)
- Green Cycle Hire (colsue6com@aol.com) ride down one of the many cycle routes. Contact Colin: 07918183912
- On the water try canoeing, sailing and windsurfing at the Lakes Leisure Windermere.
- Try climbing, gill scrambling or rock climbing.
- Horse riding over the beautiful valleys.
- Family activity days at Holmescales Activity Centre (www.holmescales.com)
which offer horse riding, clay pigeon shooting and off-road experiences. - Visit Carnforth Railway Station and Visitors Centre – setting for that famous scene in the film ‘Brief Encounter’
- Take a trip on the Lakeside and Haverthwaite Railway (www.lakesiderailway.co.uk)
- Take a boat trip with Windermere Lake Cruises (www.windermere-lakecruises.co.uk)
- Self guided and guided walks, soak up the amazing Lakeland views
- World-class bird watching at Leighton Moss RSPB Reserve.
- Fishing and golf
- Shopping in nearby Carnforth, Lancaster or Kendal
- Leighton Hall (www.leightonhall.co.uk)
- Holker Hall (www.holker.co.uk)
- Lakeland Motor Museum (www.lakelandmotormuseum.co.uk)
- Levens Hall (www.levenshall.co.uk)
- Sample the selection of restaurants bars and cafes available wherever you go in the area.
- Lancaster Castle and dungeons (www.lancastercastle.com)
- Build sandcastles on the beach at Morecambe
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