Things To Do

The Grasmere Gingerbread Shop

You just have to get some!

Helvellyn

If you go, bring layers, it can be cold at the top! Adam and I have hiked this with Jacob and Immy, it is a great day trip for those who like a challenge.

Lodore Falls Hotel & Spa

If you are looking for something quiet and calm, this is a great spa to visit.

The Lakes Distillery

For a tasting of the best whiskey and vodka, we recommend a trip to this distillery. If you like Whiskey, be prepared to buy a few.

Rydal and Grasmere Circular Walk

A nice walk for the family that is a bit easier than the fells.

Ravenglass & Eskdale Steam Railway

To explore Adams favorite valley in the lake district without the walking. The steam train is not normal train but is a miniature steam train and there is an option at the Eskdale end to go on a short walk to a waterfall.

Pike O' Stickle

Mauraine's first hike on the fells. Look for Mauraines favorite yellow hat at the pub after the hike. She lost it there.

The World of Beatrix Potter Attraction

Bowness Pier - Windermere Lake Cruises

A great day trip on the lake, you get on at Ambleside or Windemere or Lakeside. Cruise on the LARGEST lake in England. If you make it all the way to Lakeside hotel, the boat can drop you off for afternoon tea. This is the hotel where Adam once worked as a food runner (Carrying big silver plates of food and polished all the silver). The link to the hotel tea is here: https://www.lakesidehotel.co.uk/dining/afternoon-tea/

Shopping in Ambleside

If you are looking for shopping, this is the place to do it! Take a bus from Grasemere or a taxi.

Lakeside Hotel & Spa (Afternoon Tea)

Come here for afternoon tea - this is where Adam once worked polishing silver and running food.

Lakeland Motor Museum

This has some 'really cool shit in it' according too Adam. Highly recommended to motor sport enthusiasts.

Visit Ulverston - The Bartletts Home Town

- Take a walk through Ulverston - Visit Laurel & Hardy Museum - Walk along the Canal - Visit the Sir John Barrow Monument - A walk up a hill. - Have a beer and a snack at one of many town centre pubs or cafe's - Watch a Movie at the Roxy Cinema

Lakes Aquarium

A great rainy day activity or for the kids to walk through the tunnel of sea creatures.

Capernwray Diving Centre

If you fancy some dry suit diving, this is where Adam and Megan learned to dive. You can see sunken airplanes, helicopters and if you are lucky the local sturgeons.

Cathedral Cave & Hodge Close Walk

A nice walk, not difficult, swimming is possible in the bottom of the cove. Take a lunch to make it a picnic.

Recommendations from Alison & the Bartlett Family

We have a spreadsheet that we would be happy to share with you upon request!