Explore the Lake District
Make the most of your Lake District Holiday Lodge.
Within the Lake District National Park, South Lakeland has something to offer visitors at all times of the year, in all seasons. Autumn and Winter provide snow capped fells, spectacular scenery and numerous possibilities for the outdoor pursuits lover. Whilst during the Spring and Summer months the area blossoms fully into life with many country fairs, attractions, events and shows to enjoy while staying at one of our Lake District holiday lodges.
The Lake District offers unrivalled opportunities for leisure activities such as walking, cycling, sailing, golf, fishing, windsurfing, climbing and bird watching.
You can also enjoy quality shopping in villages such as Bowness and Ambleside or visit one of the many world renowned restaurants – or simply enjoy the peace and quiet to get away from it all!
Whatever your age, whether you want to enjoy the many attractions that the Lake District has to offer or if you prefer you can just quietly escape and relax at one of our parks to get away from it all.
South Lakeland Parks operates four stunning holiday park locations in the Southern Lake District which all have holiday lodge accommodation. To fully experience them we suggest you arrange a park visit to view all that is on offer. Here you will realise your dream of becoming a proud owner of a holiday lodge in the Lake District.
Here are just some ideas which you and the family can explore in the Lake District:
Fun for all the family:
- South Lakes Wild Animal Park
- The Aquarium of the Lakes
- The World of Beatrix Potter
- Lakeland Miniature Village
- Lake District Visitor Centre at Brockhole
- Low Sizergh Barn
- Ruskin Museum
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Feeling adventurous?
- Hire a mountain bike and explore the lakes on two wheels.
- Go Ape at Grizedale Park and Visitors Centre.
- On the water try canoeing, sailing and windsurfing at the Low Wood Watersports Centre
- Try climbing, gill scrambling or rock climbing
- Horse riding over the beautiful valleys
- Family activity days at Homescales Activity Centre.
Want to relax?
- Take a trip on the Lakeside and Haverthwaite Railway
- Take a luxurious boat trip with Windermere Lake Cruises
- Self guided and guided walks, soak up the amazing Lakeland views
- World-class bird watching around the Lake.
- Fishing and golf
- High adventure balloon flight
- Shopping in nearby Bowness, Ambleside and Kendal.
The best of the rest:
- Leighton Hall
- Holker Hall
- Lakeland Motor Museum
- Levens Hall
- Dove Cottage and Wordsworth Museum
- Honister Slate Mine
- Sample the selection of restaurants bars and cafes available wherever you go in the Lake District.