Top 10 Kid Friendly Things To Do and Attractions in Bassenthwaite Lake

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Top 10 Kid Friendly Things To Do and Attractions in Bassenthwaite Lake

National Trust - Wray Castle
National Trust - Wray Castle
4 (2613 ratings)3.5 (1631 ratings)
Neo-gothic 1800s castle featuring a kid-friendly interior with play rooms, plus lakeside grounds.
Low Wray, Ambleside, LA22 0JA, United Kingdom
Historical landmarkSights & LandmarksCastles
Mentioned by Visit Cumbria
Things to Do in Windermere | Attractions & Places to Visit
"One of the best rainy day places to visit in Windermere for families, Wray Castle is a rambling mock-Gothic castle with masses of indoor and outdoor space. Things to do include dressing up, giant foam brick building & a Peter Rabbit experience. On the shore of the lake, it’s great for sunny days too ….more things to do here >>"
Mentioned by Lake District National Park
Things to do in Windermere
"Families can explore the activity rooms inside the castle, where there’s plenty of space for creative play. With a natural playground in the grounds and a path to spacious grassy area on the lakeshore, its a great for the whole family whatever the weather."
Mentioned by ivythwaitelodge.co.uk
Close Attractions - Ivythwaite Lodge, guest house in Windermere
"Wray Castle is a Victorian neo-gothic building at Claife in the English county of Cumbria. The house and grounds have belonged to the National Trust since 1929, but the house has only recently opened to the public on a regular basis."
Brockhole on Windermere, The Lake District Visitor Centre
Brockhole on Windermere, The Lake District Visitor Centre
4.6 (2061 ratings)4 (1126 ratings)
Outdoor attraction with a range of activities, from mini-golf & zip-lines to kayaking & archery.
The Lake District Visitor Centre, Windermere, LA23 1LJ, United Kingdom
Visitor centerArchery rangeArt galleryGardenGift shopHistorical landmarkOutdoor activity organiserPlaygroundRestaurantNature & Wildlife Areas
Mentioned by Holgates Cottage Collection
Ten Of The Best Days Out In The South Lake District, Cumbria
"Brockhole is the official visitor centre of the Lake District, located on the shores of Lake Windermere. While it’s a great place to relax by England’s biggest lake, there’s also plenty to see and do during a visit to Brockhole, whether it’s simply walking through the meadows and woodland or having a go at the Treetop Trek course or even hiring a canoe to adventure onto Lake Windermere. As you can see, there’s so much to see and do for the whole family in the South Lakes area, so why not stop by for a few nights at Holgates holiday cottages here in Silverdale?"
Mentioned by Lake District National Park
Things to do in Windermere
"Enjoy the famous adventure playground, paddle in the lake, and explore the fabulous Mawson designed gardens with good pushchair and wheelchair access. Hire a boat on the lake, with motor boats, rowing boats, kayaks and paddle boards for hire. Challenge yourself with archery, laser clay or inside caving."
Mentioned by Visit Cumbria
Things to Do in Windermere | Attractions & Places to Visit
"Brockhole, situated in 30 acres of gardens between Ambleside and Windermere, is the Lake District National Park Authority Visitor Centre. One of the most popular Windermere attractions, it has its own landing stage, tree top trek, boat and bike hire, shop, tea rooms….see all things to do here >>"
National Trust - Wordsworth House and Garden
National Trust - Wordsworth House and Garden
4.5 (468 ratings)4.5 (423 ratings)
Historic former home of Wordsworth, featuring period details, tours & educational programs.
Main St, Cockermouth, CA13 9RX, United Kingdom
Sights & LandmarksArchitectural BuildingsEducational sitesHistoric Sites
Mentioned by Fodor's Choice
Sights in The Lake District
"Cockermouth was the birthplace of William Wordsworth and his sister Dorothy, whose childhood home was this 18th-century town house, carefully…"
Kat's Kitchen
Kat's Kitchen
4.9 (163 ratings)
Warm vegan cafe with outdoor seating offering homemade cakes, sandwiches, coffee & snacks.
135 Main St, Keswick, CA12 5NJ, United Kingdom
Vegan restaurantBreakfast restaurantCafeCake shopCatererCoffee storeEspresso barIce cream shopVegetarian restaurant
Mentioned by LancsLive
Keswick restaurants and cafes we can't wait to visit again
"Kat's Kitchen is a delightful vegan cafe, serving homemade meals, including English breakfast and sandwiches with a wonderful selection of gluten free cakes on offer. It offers plant milk options too for hot drinks and milkshakes whilst also keeping dairy milk as an option. Offering brunch and lunch all year around, the kitchen offers early dinner during the busier months and introduced afternoon tea in 2020."
Lake District National Park
Lake District National Park
4.8 (33844 ratings)5 (281 ratings)
Information on local travel and walking/cycling routes, with books/guides for sale and exhibitions.
United Kingdom
National parkNature & Parks
Mentioned by Devon 17 days itinerary
The Perfect Itinerary for a Road Trip in England
"The Lake District National Park is famous for being home to the Romantic poets, especially Wordsworth. It is said to have provided inspiration for a lot of his poetry – looking around, it’s easy to see why. The entire landscape is peppered with perfect cottages, fields full of daffodils, rolling mountains, and dazzling lakes. The panoramas in The Lake District National Park will leave you hankering for more."
Mentioned by Devon 21 days itinerary
See the Best of England: A Three Week Itinerary
"The Lakes District is all shimmering lakes and craggy hilltops which attract over 15 million people each year. The Yorkshire Dales on the other hand is about the snaking rivers running though valleys of rolling green hills. It’s the perfect place to spend a few days stretching the muscle’s on a long walk or two."
Harris Park Bowling Club
Harris Park Bowling Club
4.4 (46 ratings)4.5 (12 ratings)
1 Parkside Ave, Cockermouth, CA13 0DR, United Kingdom
Lawn bowls clubNature & ParksPlaygroundsGardensParks
Helm Crag
Helm Crag
4.8 (60 ratings)5 (296 ratings)
Hikers of all ages ascend this low peak known for its striking views of the surrounding countryside.
Ambleside, LA22 9QL, United Kingdom
Mountain peakOutdoor ActivitiesGeologic FormationsHiking Trails
Grasmere
Grasmere
5 (18 ratings)4.5 (404 ratings)
Cozy village featuring William Wordsworth's cottage, various shops, trail access & striking views.
Ambleside, LA22 9PR, UK
WaterSights & LandmarksPoints of Interest & Landmarks
Buttermere
Buttermere
4.8 (356 ratings)5 (646 ratings)
Verdant mountain ridges with hiking trails & sweeping vistas ring this expansive, deep water lake.
Cockermouth, UK
LakeNature & ParksBodies of Water
Castlerigg Stone Circle
Castlerigg Stone Circle
4.6 (2881 ratings)4.5 (1380 ratings)
Free entry to English Heritage stone circle thought to be 5000 years old, offering panoramic vistas.
Castle Ln, Keswick, CA12 4RN, United Kingdom
Historical landmarkSights & LandmarksAncient RuinsHistoric SitesPoints of Interest & Landmarks

Popular Gardens in Bassenthwaite Lake

Harris Park Bowling Club
Harris Park Bowling Club
4.4 (46 ratings)4.5 (12 ratings)
1 Parkside Ave, Cockermouth, CA13 0DR, United Kingdom
Lawn bowls clubNature & ParksPlaygroundsGardensParks
Rydal Mount & Gardens
Rydal Mount & Gardens
4.5 (447 ratings)4.5 (242 ratings)
Wordsworth's rustic family home with displays of his work and portraits plus lake views and gardens.
Rydal Mount, Rydal, Ambleside LA22 9LU, United Kingdom
Historical place museumNature & ParksGardenHistoric Sites
Mentioned by Lonely Planet Top Choices
Top things to do in Cumbria & the Lakes
"The poet William Wordsworth's most famous residence in the Lake District is undoubtedly Dove Cottage, but he actually spent a great deal more time at Rydal Mount, 1.5 miles northwest of Ambleside, off the A591. This was the Wordsworth family's home from 1813 until the poet's death in 1850 and the house contains a treasure trove of Wordsworth memorabilia. Bus 555 (and bus 599 from April to October) stops at the end of the drive."
Borrans Park
Borrans Park
4.6 (102 ratings)4.5 (7 ratings)
1 MacIver Ln, Ambleside, LA22 0HJ, United Kingdom
ParkNature & ParksGardens
Mentioned by The Crazy Tourist
15 Best Things to Do in Ambleside (Cumbria, England
"If you need a picnic spot, or just somewhere to relax in front of Windermere, Borrans Park is a public green space at the lake’s northernmost tip just west of Waterhead. The park merges with the greenery around the Roman fort, and there are benches facing the water so you watch the steamers coming and going, and take in natural splendour the lakeshore. Behind you to the north and northeast are the brooding high fells of the Central Lakeland."
Mentioned by southlakeland.gov.uk
Ambleside and Grasmere parks
"Borrans Park has magnificent views of Windermere lake and is easily accessed from the A591. There are the remains of a Roman road leading to the ruin of a Roman fort with historical interpretation information in the adjacent field. The large grassed recreation area has picnic tables and ample seating."

Best Takeout Food Restaurants in Bassenthwaite Lake

Café Hope
Café Hope
4.3 (483 ratings)
Lake Rd, Keswick, CA12 5DG, United Kingdom
CafeCoffee shopDog cafeFamily restaurantIce cream shopTakeout RestaurantMiniature golf coursePitch and putt courseTea house
Trattoria
Trattoria
4 (730 ratings)
Italian dishes in a cheery place with a vine arbour ceiling, full-length windows and outdoor tables.
51-52 Quarry Rigg, Lake Rd, Bowness-on-Windermere, Windermere LA23 3DU, United Kingdom
Italian restaurantPizza restaurantPizza Takeout
Jan's Lakeland Sandwich Shop
Jan's Lakeland Sandwich Shop
4.7 (76 ratings)
12 Station St, Keswick, CA12 5HP, United Kingdom
Sandwich shopBreakfast restaurantFast food restaurantTakeout Restaurant

Free Museums in Bassenthwaite Lake

Castlegate House Gallery
Castlegate House Gallery
4.3 (18 ratings)4.5 (10 ratings)
Castlegate House, Castlegate, Cockermouth, CA13 9HA, United Kingdom
Art galleryMuseums
Banks J B & Son
Banks J B & Son
4.8 (35 ratings)5 (182 ratings)
34 Market Pl, Cockermouth, CA13 9NG, United Kingdom
Hardware storeMuseumsSpecialty Museums
Puzzling Place
Puzzling Place
4.4 (1136 ratings)4.5 (1285 ratings)
Fun attraction with illusion exhibits, a gallery of holograms and 3D images, and a puzzle shop.
Museum Square, Keswick, CA12 5DZ, United Kingdom
MuseumsGift shopSpecialty Museums

Vacation Rentals, Airbnb, Hotels & Cabins near Bassenthwaite Lake

Fairholme
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$126.75 /night
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Beck Edge
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$127.5 /night
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4.8 (4 reviews)
Mews studio cottage 7
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$117 /night
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