Children At Bracken Bank Lodge

There are a wide range of days out and activities for children of all ages. Children may like to visit Beatrix Potter's house and the museums along Hadrian's Wall. At Rookin House the children's quad bike rides are always popular. Pony trekking around Lake Ullswater is highly recommended. A visit to Lake Windermere may inspire children to read Swallows and Amazons.

Children are most welcome at the lodge but please ensure that they are supervised at all times. There is a large pond in the garden as well as a stream, lakes and ponds on the estate. Trees and dry stone walls must not be climbed for safety reasons. It is worth noting that the dry stone walls you will see all over Cumbria can easily collapse as they have no cement holding the stones together.

Creche Service at Bracken Bank Lodge.
Qualified and experienced staff. Full insurance. Arts, crafts, games, computers, team games, theamed events, lots of play equipment. Full age range catered for. Ideal for weddings.

The Jumblies
07734 508600

Jumping Jacks Childcare
Tel: 01697349444

Pirates of Penrith
Soft play centre with cafe, open seven days a week 9.30 to 5.30

Tel: 01768 840572
www.piratesofpenrith@btconnect.com

Go Ape! High Wire Forest Adventure.
An aerial assault course of extreme rope bridges, tarzan swings and zip slides. 2 + hours of adrenalin fueled fun. Minimum age of 10 years and minimum height of 4 ft 7 inches. Whinlatter Forest park, near Keswick. Booking essential.

www.goape.co.uk

Falconry.
2 hours of flying hawks over our beautiful 700 acre Estate. Suitable for all the family. Book in advance. Telephone the Estate office at Bracken Bank Lodge. £250 per group.

Parkfoot Trekking Centre.
This pony trekking centre is situated directly on the fell side overlooking lake Ullswater. Especially safe for children as no road work is involved. Sure footed, well mannered horses and ponies. Suitable for adults and children, beginners and experienced riders.

Tel: 017684 86696
www.parkfootponytrekking.co.uk

Stockbridge Pony Trekking Centre.
Enjoy breathtaking views overlooking Lake Ullswater. Catering for adults and children, beginners and experienced riders.

Tel:01768 863468

Horse Riding at Rookin House, Penrith. Rides from one hour to a full day. Over 35 well mannered and willing horses to suit all riders from complete beginners to the more experienced. Group and private lessons in flat work, cross country,and show jumping. Hacks over farmland, forestry, bridleways and country lanes. Lead rein rides for 2-8 year olds.

Tel : 017684 83561.
www.rookinhouse.co.uk

Pony Care Afternoons, Greystone Equestrian. Saturdays 2-5pm. For children 7 years and over. A different topic every week: feeding, washing, grooming,equine first aid, tack etc.
Tel: Helen, 07821 675028

Centre Parcs Day Pass, Penrith. Unlimited use of the exhilarating World of Water, a swimming paradise incorporating the U.K's longest falling rapids ride. Day pass also includes use of the children's outdoor play areas. Pay as you go for any of the other activities you may wish to do. Book your pass with the Tourist Information office
Tel : 01768 867466

Rheged Visitor Centre.
Europe’s largest grass covered building is home to a giant cinema screen, exclusive shops, indoor play area and restaurants. The giant cinema, 6 times the size of a double decker bus, showing four specially made family movies daily. Also home to the National Mountaineering exhibition.

www.rheged.com

Eden Ostrich World.
Rare breed animals, pets corner, daily milking, donkey rides, bouncy castle, face painting, maze, indoor soft play area, aviary and of course ostriches!

Tel : 01768 881771
www.ostrich-world.com

Wetherriggs Pottery.
Hands on creativity for all ages – making and painting pottery, play areas and a museum.

www.wetheriggs-pottery.co.uk

www.abbottlodgejerseyicecream.co.uk

Cycle Hire, Penrith. Arragon's Cycle Centre. A fleet of bikes for hire for the whole family. Hire by the day. All bikes are given a full service before they leave the shop. Helmets, locks and spares free of charge. Tel : 01768 890344.

Cycle Hire and Guided Cycle Tours, Penrith and Ambleside. Based at Brougham Hall Cycle Active are the cycling experts. Cycling is a great way to enjoy the Lake District's stunning scenery and clean, fresh air. Rentals for all the family including trailers and tag-a-longs. Tel : 01768 840400. www.cycleactive.co.uk

Quad Bike Treks at Rookin House, Penrith.
300cc and 360cc adult bikes for 16 year olds to adults. Twenty minute, forty minute and one hour treks.
80cc midi quads for 12 to 15 year olds. Twenty minute, forty minute and one hour treks.
50cc mini quads for 6 to 11 year olds. Twenty minute and forty minute treks.

Tel :017684 83561.
www.rookinhouse.co.uk

Noah's Ark Soft play Centre, Penrith.
For children aged eight and under, incorporating a Ball Pool and Bouncy Castle.

Tel: 01768 890640

Croglin Toys, Lazonby.
Quality, locally made, wooden toys for all ages, from spinning tops to farmyards and building sets. Small viewing area, displays to show how they are made and a shop selling only locally made toys.

www.croglintoys.co.uk

Children's Bread making Lessons.
The Watermill at Little Salkeld.

Tel : 01768 881523

Toy Works, Askham, Penrith.
Traditional toymakers.

www.thetoyworks.co.uk

Tel: 017687 73757
www.lakelandmotormuseum.co.uk

www.english-heritage.org.uk

www.tulliehouse.co.uk

The Museum of Lakeland Life, Abbot Hall, Kendal. Housed in the stable block of Abbot Hall Art Gallery. The story of how Lakeland people lived and worked 200 years ago. The Swallows and Amazons Room displays some of Arthur Ransome's belongings. Featuring Captain Flint's Locker, a room containing fun nautical games, from knot tying to treasure hunting. Tel : 01539 722464. www.lakelandmuseum.org.uk

Hadrian’s Wall, Birdoswald Roman Fort.
Near Lanercost Priory. Superb visitor centre, walks along the wall.

www.birdoswaldromanfort.org

Tel: 017687 76239

Lakeland Sheep & wool Centre, Cockermouth. Exciting, educational, fun, indoor farm show with sheep, cows, dogs and geese. A real hands-on opportunity to meet Cumbria's most famous residents. Cafe serving home made food.

Tel: 01900 822673
www.sheep-woolcentre.co.uk

Beatrix Potter Gallery, Hawkshead.
Exhibition of original sketches and watercolours.

Tel: 015394 36471

Tel: 015394 36269

The World of Beatrix Potter Attraction, Windermere. Meet Peter Rabbit and all his friends at The World of Beatrix Potter Attraction. Each of the Lakeland tales of Beatrix Potter is brought to life in an indoor recreation of the countryside, complete with sights, sounds and even smells! So you can call on Peter Rabbit's garden and visit Jemima Puddle-duck's woodland glade. The Tale of Mrs Heelis tells the story of Beatrix Potter's life and the Tailor of Gloucester Tea Room and Peter Rabbit Emporium make this an attraction for young and old alike. An unforgettable experience.

www.hop-skip-jump.com

Wordsworth House, Cockermouth. William Wordsworth's childhood home. In the centre of the bustling market town.

www.wordsworthhouse.org.uk

"Wet and Wild" Activity Day.
A day of exploration and artwork.
The watermill at Little Salkeld.

Tel: 01768 881523

Private Swimming Pool.
Heated indoor pool and hot tub, private hire per hour.

Tel: 016974 72229

Lazonby heated outdoor pool.
Open spring bank holiday to mid September, shared public use. Situated on the banks of the River Eden.
17 metre main pool and a separate toddler pool. large grassed picnic area and field for games. Hot showers. Qualified lifeguards always on duty.

Tel: 01768 898346

Penrith Leisure Centre.
25 meter pool, luxury fitness suite, climbing wall, indoor bowls, sauna and solarium.

www.leisure-centre.com

Outward Bound.
Activity days and residential adventure courses for kids. Canoes, rafting, zip wire and lots more.

www.outwardbound-uk.org

The Toffee Shop.
7 Brunswick Road, Penrith. Famous fudge and toffee, “easily the best in the world” – Lord Lichfield.

The Grasmere Gingerbread shop.
Sarah Nelson's Original Celebrated Grasmere Gingerbread. World famous for it's wonderful gingerbread made from its secret recipe. The gingerbread has been baked everyday since 1854. Bracken Bank Lodge hosted their 150th anniversary. Situated next to the graveyard where William Wordsworth lies.

Tel : 015394 35428
www.grasmeregingerbread.co.uk

Children's Drawing, Sewing, Weaving and Jewellery Making Classes.
The Watermill, Little Salkeld.

Tel: 01768 881523

Keswick Holiday Arts Studio.
Make a special souvenir or a lovely gift. Painting, potter's wheel, mosaics, watercolours.

www.keswickstudio.co.uk

Climbing Wall , Keswick. Climbing Wall lessons for individuals, families and groups. Suitable for complete beginners. Ideal for families with children. No minimum or maximum age limit. Excellent all-weather activity. Once you have mastered the knot tying and ropework you can stay and climb unsupervised for as long as you like.

Tel : 017687 72000.
www.keswickclimbingwall.co.uk

Kennedys Fine Chocolates
Homemade ice cream and chocolates

www.kennedys-chocolates.co.uk

Tweedyhill Carriages.
Enjoy the beauty of the Eden Valley at the leisurely pace of an original open horse-drawn carriage.

www.tweedyhillcarriages.com

The Alpaca Centre.
A working farm breeding and rearing alpacas, with a tea room serving home made produce.

www.thealpacacentre.co.uk

Guided All Terrain Cycling, Penrith. Let your guide arrange your cycling adventure for you. Enjoy routes passing ancient stone circles, following Roman Roads and packhorse routes and even trips across lakes on passenger boats. Family days out to suit the children's ability but with run off points for adult challenges. Tel : 07736 816700. www.adventurecycling.co.uk

The Aquarium of the Lakes, Windermere.
A fascinating array of creatures found in and around the Lake District, including pike, eel, otters, harvest mice, sharks and rays.

www.aquariumofthelakes.co.uk

Swallows & Amazons Cruises.
Explore Arther Ransome's Lakeland. Daily sailings around Coniston Water.

www.conistonlaunch.co.uk

Winderemere Steamboats & Museum. A unique and historic collection of steam and motor boats with steam launch trips, "Swallows and Amazons" exhibition, Beatrix Potter's rowing boat and model boats Boat Pond.

Tel:015394 45565.
www.steamboat.co.uk

The Cumberland Toy & Model Museum, Cockermouth.
Mainly British toys from 1900 to the present day, in carefully restored late !8th Century buildings.

Tel: 01900 827606

Lilliput Lane Visitor Centre, Penrith. A life sized thatched cottage surrounded by colourful gardens. Take a tour of the studios to see how the world's favourite miniature cottages are made. Painting studio for paint your own sessions.

Tel : 01768 212692
www.lilliputlane.co.uk

Muncaster Castle.
Historic haunted castle, gardens and owl centre.

Tel: 01229 717614

Nenthead Mines Heritage Centre.
For a fun and educational family day out. Features include a tour of the mine and an interactive exhibition area illustrating how lead, silver and zinc were mined and processed.

www.npht.com

Killhope - The North Of England Lead Mining Museum. A visit to Killhope Museum is a unique and unforgettable experience. Killhope is a fully restored nineteenth century lead mine, where you experience for yourself the life and work of the lead mining families of the Pennine dales.

www.killhope.org.uk