Browsing leisure activities within 8 miles of Greenacres Country Guesthouse 

Levens, Kendal, Cumbria, LA8 0PD, (6 miles, 9kms), Tel: 015395 60321, Email, www.levenshall.co.uk

Elizabethan mansion and world famous topiary gardens designed by M Beaumont in 1694, fountain garden and buttery, licenced restaurant and gift shop.

Tewitfield, Carnforth, Lancashire, LA6 1JH, (8 miles, 12kms), Tel: 01524 784184, Email, www.greenlandsfarmvillage.co.uk

We're all about bringing people together to enjoy some of life's simple pleasures, whatever the weather. Everyone can enjoy the hands-on fun of our open farm and the pleasures of our artisan village.

Barn Close, Ayside, Cartmel, Grange-over-Sands, Cumbria, LA11 6HY, (2 miles, 4kms), Email, www.predatorexperience.co.uk

Amazing interactive bird of prey experiences for all ages. Choose either the woodland and parkland by lake Windermere or the thrill of the Lakeland fells. Eagles, hawks, falcons and owls. Gift vouchers are available.

Low Sizergh Farm, Sizergh, Kendal, Cumbria, LA8 8AE, (7 miles, 11kms), Tel: 015395 60426, Email, www.lowsizerghbarn.co.uk

National award-winning farm shop, tea room and craft gallery in a fabulous barn on a woking family dairy farm in the South Lakes.

Row Barn The Row, Lyth, Kendal, Cumbria, LA8 8DD, (6 miles, 10kms), Tel: 015395 68805, Email, www.adventuremakers.co.uk

With over 20 years experience of creating adventures we know how to create an adventure that is perfect for you. With the emphasis firmly on having a great day full of laughter and excitement or just relax and enjoy.

Lowick Old School, Lowick Green, Ulverston, Cumbria, LA12 8EB, (7 miles, 11kms), Tel: 015395 28666, Email, www.riverdeepmountainhigh.co.uk

Really friendly company offering the best quality experience in gorge walking, canoeing, rock climbing, sailing and more for groups, families and individuals. Great adventures, equipment, facilities and service. Book online.

Newby Bridge, Ulverston, Cumbria, LA12 8NN, (5 miles, 8kms), Tel: 015395 31273, Email, www.nationaltrust.org.uk

Discover this lakeshore Victorian park on the east shore of Windermere. Just the place for families to enjoy access to Windermere with picnic areas, boat hire and tea room.

Newby Bridge, Ulverston, LA12, (5 miles, 8kms), Tel: 015395 30019, Email, www.helicopteruk.co.uk

Raines Hall Farm, Sedgwick, Kendal, Cumbria, LA8 0JH, (8 miles, 12kms), Tel: 015395 61760, Email, www.lakelandmaze.co.uk

Family attraction, maze, soft play, go karts, animals, pets, events, parties and refreshments.

Ghyll Head, Windermere, Cumbria, LA23 3LN, (8 miles, 13kms), Tel: 015394 43751, Email, www.oneeducation-outdoors.co.uk

Experience a wide range of activities and adventurous experiences from taster sessions and day courses to week long multi-activity residentials. Our team offer a warm and welcoming approach to ensure you are fully supported.

LA5, (8 miles, 13kms), Tel: 01524 734994, Email, www.runthelakesanddales.co.uk

Running events in the Lake District Cumbria and running events in the The Yorkshire Dales. Join us to run among some of the most beautiful scenery in The Lakes and Dales. Guided trail and fell runs along the many miles of runnable footpaths

Graythwaite Estate, Newby Bridge, Ulverston, Cumbria, LA12 8BA, (8 miles, 12kms), Tel: 0845 619 3456, Email, www.lakelandsegway.co.uk

Unique guided tours on a Segway Personal Transporter around a scenic private Lakeland estate.

Cumbria, (7 miles, 12kms), Tel: 01229 587120

Ulverston is South Lakeland's festival town. It is a market town with unique charm, friendly traditional shops and original cobbled streets.

(3 miles, 4kms)

Walk Route: Arnside-Lyth Valley-Cartmel-Coniston-Duddon Valley-Ravenglass

(4 miles, 7kms)

Walk Route: Silverdale-Arnside-Grange over Sands-Ulverston-Barrow-Askam-Broughton-Millom-Ravenglass-Seascale-St. Bees-Whitehaven-Workington-Maryport-Allonby-Silloth-Carlisle

Birks Road, Windermere, Cumbria, LA23 3PG, (7 miles, 11kms), Tel: 015395 31344, Email

Crosthwaite, Near Bowness-on-Windermere, Cumbria, LA8 8JE, (7 miles, 11kms), Tel: 015395 68676, Email, www.damsondene.co.uk

Damson Dene Hotel is a 37 bedroomed hotel, restaurant and leisure centre, tucked away in one of the prettiest and most tranquil settings in the Lakes.

Lake Windermere, Newby Bridge, Cumbria, LA12 8AT, (5 miles, 8kms), Tel: 015395 30001, Email, www.lakesidehotel.co.uk/SpecialOccasions_Weddings.htm

Lakeside Hotel, possibly the finest four star hotel in the Lake District has a spectacular location on the shores of Lake Windermere.