Rookin House Activity Centre- a short drive away. Set in 250 acres of wonderful countryside is Rookin House Equestrian and Activity Centre. It offers a wide range of activities – such as quad-bikes, pony trekking, archery and clay pigeon shooting. Many people combine several activities into an adventure day – and some can be enjoyed indoors if the weather is poor!

Ullswater and the Steamers – The Ullswater steamers are within easy reach of Grisedale Lodge. These operate between Glenridding and Pooley Bridge. You can’t visit the lakes without spending some time on the water! The 3 historic vessels date from Victorian times and 2 have been operating on Ullswater for almost 110 years!

Theatre by the Lake – Theatre by the Lake is Cumbria’s year-round theatre, situated in Keswick - the heart of the English Lake District. Purpose-built to house the best in arts and entertainment, it offers visitors a varied programme of events, throughout the year, in one of the most beautiful locations in Britain.

Aira Force – the arboretum at Aira Force with its outstanding waterfall is a delight to walk in at any time of the year. This area is managed by the National Trust. Admission is free and some of the walks are wheel-chair friendly.

Dalemain House – Dalemain House is an impressive Country Mansion set in beautiful grounds. It has its’ origins in medieval times with Tudor and Georgian additions. It has been the home of the Hasell family since 1679.

Rheged. Named after Cumbria's Celtic Kingdom, Rheged is Europe's largest grass covered building and a winner of the global "BA Tourism for Tomorrow Awards". Over 1 Million visitors have visited the Rheged discovery centre since it opened in 2000. Built into a hillside, with interesting shops, local information and an IMAX big screen (the size of 6 double-decker buses), Rheged is the premier indoor Lake District attraction