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Activities and Days Out in the Lake District

The beautiful English Lake District is truly hard to beat for both indoor and outdoor activities. Offering a host of attractions for all ages and abilities, The Lakes has something for everyone come rain or shine.

Here at Storrs Gate House we would be delighted to suggest destinations within the Lakes for your days out and have made a few recommendations below! Make sure you also look at our links page for some other suggestions of what’s on and what to do in the local area.

Exploring

Take the Windermere Ferry (vehicle/cycle/foot passenger) - only a few minutes from Storrs Gate House, and spend the day exploring the peaceful countryside between Windermere and Coniston. During the summer months Minibus service 525 runs from Ferry House – Hawkshead – Grizedale Forest Visitor Centre and also calls at Beatrix Potter’s Hill Top House.
Viewpoints within walking distance – Post Knott and Biskey Howe – both with stunning views of Lake Windermere.
Cockshott Point – Reached in less than five minutes from Storrs Gate House, Cockshott Point has a lakeshore path (wheelchair accessible) with magnificent views of the lake and which takes you into Bowness-on-Windermere.

Entertainment

Zeffirellis Ambleside – Cinema, restaurant and Jazz Bar with contemporary live jazz music performances weekly.
The Old Laundry Theatre – Theatre and Bistro in Bowness-on-Windermere.
The Royalty Cinema – Lake Road, Bowness-on-Windermere.

Family Days

Windermere Lake Cruises – Cruises on Lake Windermere from Lakeside, Bowness and Ambleside
Lakeside & Haverthwaite Railway
Aquarium of the Lakes
Muncaster Castle
Ravenglass & Eskdale Railway

Exclusively non-smoking guest house in Bowness on Windermere

Activities and Days Out in the Lake District

Exploring

Entertainment

Family Days

Stately Homes, Crafts and Tea Rooms

Outdoor Activities