Activities
From Windermere Station
(10 mins walk)
www.countrylaneslakedistrict.co.uk
Children’s activity centre including junior high wires, boat hire and trails, Troutbeck Bridge
(10 mins drive)
www.brockhole.co.uk
To Ambleside, Lakeside or round tours
(5 mins drive/20 mins walk)
www.windermere-lakecruises.co.uk
- Beatrix Potter experience
Children’s interactive museum, Bowness
(5 mins drive/15 mins walk)
www.hop-skip-jump.com
Supervised treks from beginners to more experienced (4+ years), Limefitt Park, Troutbeck
(10 mins drive)
www.lakesriding.co.uk
- Rookin House Activity Centre
Activities including archery, clay pigeon shooting, fishing and quad biking
(45 mins drive)
www.rookinhouse.co.uk
Pubs
- Brookside Inn, Windermere
Friendly local, outside decking
(2 mins walk)
www.thebrooksidewindermere.co.uk
Great beer, brewed onsite, big outside area, very children- and dog- friendly
(8 mins drive)
www.lakelandpub.co.uk
- The Mortal Man, Troutbeck
Good views, large pub garden
(10 mins drive)
www.themortalman.co.uk
- The Eagle and Child, Staveley
Riverside seating, play park opposite
(10 mins drive)
www.eaglechildinn.co.uk
- The Flying Fleece, Ambleside
Opened 2020, converted mill, adjacent to town car park
(15 mins drive)
www.theflyingfleece.co.uk
Family dining, good views
(5 mins drive/15 mins walk)
www.angelbowness.com
Restaurants (in Windermere)
Good quality menu, Mediterranean inspired with local ingredients
www.francinesrestaurantwindermere.co.uk
Italian, great wood-fired pizzas, also offers take-out
www.facebook.com/pages/category/Italian-Restaurant/San-Pietro-Restaurant-Windermere-262944527571237/
Italian, extensive menu, cocktails, heated outside seating
www.facebook.com/Cafe-Italia-358657064184546/
Farmshops
- Lakeland Farm Visitor Centre, Ings
Tearooms, butchers, gifts
(8 mins drive)
www.lakelandvisitorcentre.co.uk
- Low Sizergh Barn, Kendall
Tearooms, deli, farm trails, gifts
(20 mins drive, towards the M6)
www.lowsizerghbarn.co.uk
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