Activities

Unit 4 Derwent Drive, Derwent Howe Industrial Estate, Workington, Cumbria, CA14 3YW, (8 miles, 13kms), Tel: 01900 872207, Email, www.eclipse-bowling.co.uk

Eclipse Leisure Centre is the finest in entertainment for all the family and has 12 ten-pin bowling lanes with children's bumpers on all the lanes. A 30-gun Quasar laser tag games arena.

127 Main Street, Keswick, Cumbria, CA12 5NN, (10 miles, 16kms), Tel: 07985 782698, Email, www.mobileadventure.co.uk

The Lake District contains some of the finest mountains, lakes and climbing crags in Britain. these provide a playground for wonderful outdoor experiences.

Bassenthwaite Lake, Bassenthwaite, Keswick, Cumbria, CA12 4RE, (5 miles, 9kms), Tel: 017687 76551, Email, www.armathwaite-hall.com

A 17thC country house set in 400 acres with lake foreshore. Wood-panelled lounge , log fire fine dining, spa leisure and family and pet friendly. Ideal for exploring, celebrating or relaxing.

The Wave Centre, Irish Street, Maryport, CA15 8DN, (6 miles, 10kms), Tel: 01900 811450, Email, www.clipnclimbmaryport.co.uk

Clip 'n Climb Arena, 234 seat theatre, Peak Lounge Gourmet Burger Bar.

Whinlatter Pass, Braithwaite, Keswick, Cumbria, CA12 5TW, (8 miles, 12kms), Tel: 017687 78469, Email, forestry.gov.uk/whinlatter

Whinlatter Forest Park is England's only true mountain forest. Rising to 790 metres above sea level Whinlatter offers spectacular views of the Lake District and into Scotland.

Portinscale, Keswick, Cumbria, CA8 1NT, (10 miles, 15kms), Tel: 017687 72912, Email, www.derwentwatermarina.co.uk

Watersports tuition, boat hire, berthing, launching, boat sales and self catering apartments. Brokerage boat sales. Boat repairs. Tohatsu and torquedo engine sales.

c/o Shundraw, St Johns in the Vale, Keswick, Cumbria, CA12 4RR, (8 miles, 13kms), Tel: 017687 78575, Email, www.hemmingwaysfish.co.uk

Fly casting tuition for trout and salmo guided days. Boat fishing for pike perch and trout at barious lakes and rivers throughout Cumbria.

Whinlatter Forest Park, Whinlatter Pass, Braithwaite, Keswick, Cumbria, CA12 5TW, (8 miles, 12kms), Tel: 0845 6439215, Email, goape.co.uk/days-out/whinlatter

Take to the trees and tackle an exhilarating course of rope bridges, Tarzan swings and zip slides high above the forest floor. Go Ape is a great experience to share with friends and family, providing lots of thrills and laughs.

Bassenthwaite, Cumbria, CA12 4QG, (7 miles, 11kms), Tel: 01539 822222

The village of Bassenthwaite lies around 1 mile east of Bassenthwaite Lake. The lake is the most northerly of the lakes and is also one of the largest.

Maryport, Cumbria, CA15 6LW, (6 miles, 10kms), Tel: 01900 811450, Email, www.thewavemaryport.co.uk

A delightful unspoilt town with a proud maritime heritage reflected in its fine harbour, marina, maritime museum and summer maritime festivals.

Cumbria, (9 miles, 15kms)

Peaceful Buttermere, a valley of lakes and high mountains offering superb opportunities for quiet enjoyment in the heart of the Lake District.

Ennerdale Bridge, Cumbria, CA23 3AR, (10 miles, 16kms), Tel: 01539 822222

Ennerdale Bridge is situated on the Western edge of the Lake District. It is part of Wainwright's Coast to Coast walk, just three miles east of Cleator Moor. Nearby is the beautiful Ennerdale Water.

Cycle Route: Ennerdale Bridge - Calder Bridge - Cold Fell Summit

(6 miles, 10kms)

Walk Route: Maryport-Allonby-Aspatria-Mealsgate-Ireby

(8 miles, 12kms)

Cycle Route: Cockermouth-Workington-Distington-Whitehaven-Cleator Moor-Ennerdale

Main Street, Cockermouth, Cumbria, CA13 9NH, (0.1 miles, 0.2kms), Tel: 01900 822634, Email, www.cockermouth.org.uk

Wordsworth's birthplace is a gem of a market town with a castle, rivers and tourism attractions just minutes from the Lake District National Park.