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WINDERMERE AND LAKE DISTRICT ACTIVITIES
Activities and attractions to visit when staying at the Newby Bridge Hotel
Whether you're family and looking for things to do to keep children entertained, big and small, are looking adventure on or off the water or are visiting as a couple longing for those romantic walks with stunning backdrops, all these activities are within easy reach of us here at Newby Bridge Hotel.
You'll find some of these things to do within walking distance and cycling distance. Go car free by boat down Lake Windermere to Bowness and Ambleside or by bus with regular services stopping right outside the hotel to Grangeover Sands, Ulverston and Bowness.
Alternatively, a short journey in the car will take you to all the other fabulous places to visit.
Attractions
Windermere Lake Cruises
Take a cruise on Lake Windermere. Lakeside is just a mile from the hotel, and from here you can sail north to Bowness and Waterhead, Ambleside where you will find a range of independent shops and attractions.
Lakeland Model Village
A Lake District family attraction at our sister hotel Damson Dene close to Bowness-on-Windermere featuring over 100 iconic Lake District buildings. Made from Coniston slate these miniature buildings include Beatrix Potters house, Hilltop and the Bridge House, Ambleside. Also bronze statues of Beatrix Potter and John Ruskin.
Brockhole on Windermere
A place for the whole family. Wild Bounce inflatable fun, indoor play, zip world, open grounds, play area and much more. From Lakeside Pier, take the boat which stops at Brockhole for a car free day out.
World of Beatrix Potter
The World of Beatrix Potter attraction in Bowness.
An internationally renowed attraction dedicated to Beatrix Potter and her characters.
An enchanting family expereince bringing to life Beatrix Potter's tales in the Lake District.
The Lakeside & Haverthwaite Railway
Travel back in time and enjoy a scenic steam train journey.
The Lakeland Motor Museum
Over 30,000 exhibits including cycles, motorbikes, motor cars and automobilia located 5 minutes from the hotel.
Royalty Cinema & Events
Located nearby in Bowness-on-Windermere, the Royalty Cinema is a modernised 3 screen cinema set in an Art Deco-era building with a period auditorium and Wurlitzer organ. It is also hosts to arts, comedy and music events.
Mountain Goat Tours
Mountain Goat Tours are based in Windermere and they are the number 1 Lake District tour driving specialist, boasting over 45 years of experience. Get off the beaten track and enjoy a small group experience with a knowledgeable driver guide.
Golf
Windermere Golf Club is a challenging 18 hole course with spectacular views of Windermere. Visitors are welcome to play and tee times can be booked in advance.
Outdoor Adventure
Walking
You are spoilt for choice when it comes to walking. You will find the stunning viewpoint across Lake Windermere at Gummers How which can be reached from the door. Slightly further afield you can walk Loughrigg Fell, Tarn Hows, The Langdale Pikes, Fairfield Horseshoe, Kentmere, Coniston Old Man and Helvellyn just to name a few.
Cycling
Grizedale Forest is 12 miles away or less via ferry and offers a choice of cross country and downhill mountain biking. Road bikers can enjoy quiet country lanes or challenging mountain passes such as Kirkstone Pass, Wrynose Pass, Blea Tarn or Hardknott Pass, which is the steepest road in England.
Stoked Watersports
Families, couples, friends can all enjoy watersports on Lake Windermere from Fell View Park.
Open Water Swimming
Whether its swimming in Lake Windermere at the Great North Swim or taking to the water in one of the smaller lakes, tarns and waters, the Lake District is a haven for this very popular activity.
Historic Houses & Gardens
Blackwell Arts & Crafts House
Located just south of Bowness-on-Windermere Blackwell is one of Britain's finest Arts & Crafts historic houses and it enjoys views over Lake Windermere.
Hilltop - Beatrix Potters House
Beatrix Potter's farmhouse retreat with her gardens and farm being the inspiration for her famous books. See where and how she lived and farmed.
Brantwood
Enter the world of John Ruskin at Brantwood on the shores of Coniston Water. This historic house is also a vibrant hub for the arts. Explore the character of its famous resident through displays and activities in the comprising of a house, gardens, and estate, the beautifully located house lets you explore its famous resident.
Townend House
The Browne family farmhouse both quirky and fascinating in its stories and objects throughout.
You'll find a huge library, woodcarvings by George Browne and if you're into food history then see recipes brought to life.
Cartmel Priory
With links to the Magna Carta, Cartmel Priory has an 800 year old history and is a truly magnificent pieve of architecture right in the centre of the pretty and hugely popular village of Cartmel.
Abbot Hall
Owned and run by Lakeland Arts, Abbot Hall on the banks of the River Kent in Kendal is home to one of the North of Englands most significant art collections both historic and contemporary. A grand Grade I listed Georgian building with gardens.
More historic houses and gardens can be found on the Lake District National Park website.