LOCAL AREA
Including accommodation, things to do, walking, photos, restaurants and much more.
Operate regular services up and down Lake Ullswater. This site gives more details, timetables, fares etc.
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.
A short drive away. Set in 250 acres of wonderful countryside, it offers a wide range of activities like 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!
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.
Named after Cumbria's Celtic Kingdom, Europe's largest grass covered building and a winner of the global "BA Tourism for Tomorrow Awards". Interesting shops, local information and an IMAX big screen (the size of 6 double-decker buses), Rheged is the premier indoor Lake District attraction.
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.
Julia Bradbury walks the Wainwright Walk up Helvellyn. This was part of the first series of walking programmes with Julia produced by Skyworks for BBC4. It was deemed as one of the most successful of its time. The route starts at the church in Patterdale village. The walk then heads away from Ullswater taking a gentle stroll along Grizedale.