Browsing leisure activities within 8 miles of Helsington Laithes Manor 

11a Church Street, Windermere, Cumbria, LA23 1AQ, Tel: 015394 42217, Email, www.icicle.co.uk

Icicle has an office and shop in Windermere, from where they operate their mountain activities and guided walks.

Windermere Railway Station, Windermere, Cumbria, LA23 1AH, Tel: 015394 44544, Email, www.countrylaneslakedistrict.co.uk

Hire a bike from the local cycle hire experts. We offer quality cycle hire, spares and repairs, route information and maps, day trips, short breaks and longer tours.

Askham, Penrith, Cumbria, CA10 2PF, Tel: 01931 712 348, www.askhamhall.co.uk

Askham Hall has 12-acres of beautiful gardens (with an edible theme), an animal viewing area and a stylish rustic café.

Inspiration Marine Group Ltd, Gillys Landing Glebe Road, Bowness on Windemere, Cumbria, LA23 3HE, Tel: 015394 47700, Email, www.totalsailing.co.uk

Walby, Crosby-on-Eden, Carlisle, CA6 4QL, Tel: 01228 573056, Email, www.walbyfarmpark.co.uk

Cumbria's multi-award winning all-weather attraction on our family farm, meet our friendly animals, try out our exciting indoor and outdoor play areas and explore our nature trail. Our Curly Tails Cafe is open from 10.00 until 17.00.

The Clubhouse, Silloth, Wigton, CA5 4BL, Email, www.sillothgolfclub.co.uk/

The Bank Barn, Berrier, Penrith, Cumbria, CA11 0XD, Tel: 017684 83859, Email, www.rogersavage.co.uk

A spectacular gyrocopter trial flight and unique flying lesson. You have the thrill of taking control or just take in the views. Based at Berrier airstrip near Penrith/Ullswater/Keswick. Ideal gift or just to treat yourself.

Type: Experience

Victoria Forge, Victoria Street, Windermere, Cumbria, LA23 1AD, Tel: 015394 47414, Email, www.kankku.co.uk

Kankku has specially prepared 4x4 vehicles that you drive on rough and rocky scenic trails through the Lake District National Park.

Cleabarrow, Windermere, Cumbria, LA23 3NB, Tel: 015394 43123, Email, www.windermeregolfclub.co.uk

An 18-hole, parkland golf course in the heart of the Lake District.

Tewitfield, Carnforth, Lancashire, LA6 1JH, 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.

The Boathouse, Ferry Nab Road, Bowness-on-Windermere, Cumbria, LA23 3JH, Tel: 015394 44451, Email

Total adventure is an outdoor activity provider with facilities on the shores of Windermere.

Grizedale, Hawkshead, Cumbria, LA22 0QJ, Tel: 01229 860010, Email, www.visitlakelandforests.co.uk

Grizedale Forest has activities for all ages from mountain biking to relaxing walks, Go-Ape to sculpture in the forest. The visitor centre includes the forest shop, Cafe in the Forest and Grizedale Mountain Bikes bike hire and shop.

Brockhole, Windermere, Cumbria, LA23 1LJ, Email, www.brockhole.co.uk

Visitor centre with interactive exhibitions, Mawson gardens, adventure playground, shop and information centre. Lakeshore access for all.

Ravenglass, Cumbria, CA18 1RQ, Tel: 01229 717614, Email, www.muncaster.co.uk

Historic haunted Castle home to the Pennington family for 800 years. A 70-acre garden famous for its collection of rhododendrons and azaleas set against the stunning backdrop of the Lakeland fells. World Owl Centre home to over 40 species.

Watermillock, Penrith, Cumbria, CA11 0JS, Tel: 017684 82356, Email, www.nationaltrust.org.uk/aira-force-and-ullswater

The tumbling waterfall of Aira Force, drops an impressive 65 feet and can be reached by strolling through ancient woodland and landscaped glades. The perfect place for a family and picnic.

Low Sizergh Farm, Sizergh, Kendal, Cumbria, LA8 8AE, 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.

Rookin House Farm, Troutbeck, Penrith, Cumbria, CA11 0SS, Tel: 017684 83561, Email, www.rookinhouse.co.uk

Wide range of activities including horse riding, quad biking, go-karting, archery, clay pigeon shooting and Stalwart Army truck. The first stop for paintball in Cumbria. We operate 2 paintball sites and also have a mobile unit.

The Pier House, Glenridding, Penrith, Cumbria, CA11 0US, Tel: 017684 82229, Email, www.ullswater-steamers.co.uk

The ‘Steamers’ create the perfect opportunity to combine a cruise with some of the most famous and spectacular walks in the lake District

Lake Road, Keswick, CA12 5DJ, Tel: 07944 735010, Email, www.keswickcanoeandbushcraft.co.uk

Keswick Canoe and Bushcraft is based in the heart of the Lake District National Park in the bustling town of Keswick. We are specialist providers of canoe tours, bush craft and wilderness skills, river trips and canoe expeditions.

Bassenthwaite Lake, Bassenthwaite, Keswick, Cumbria, CA12 4RE, 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.

Unit 4 Derwent Drive, Derwent Howe Industrial Estate, Workington, Cumbria, CA14 3YW, 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.

Langdale Estate, Great Langdale, Ambleside, Cumbria, LA22 9JD, Tel: 015394 38066, www.langdale.co.uk

Chapels Farm, Whicham, Millom, Cumbria, LA18 5LY, Tel: 01229 777764, Email, www.cumbrianheavyhorses.com

The ultimate horse riding experience in the stunning Cumbria. We are UK's only specialised heavy horse riding establishment! We are a small, professional, family run Equestrian Centre unique in the use of our magnificent heavy horse breeds.

Redhills, Penrith, Cumbria, CA11 0DQ, Tel: 01768 868000, Email, www.rheged.com

With 10 fantastic shops, 3 tasty cafes, pottery painting, indoor & outdoor play, a giant cinema screen, plus 5 exhibitions a year in our Gallery, 4 TIC pods and lots of family events in the school holidays, there is plenty to do at Rheged.

Levens, Kendal, Cumbria, LA8 0PD, 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.

Unit 27, Lake District Business Park, Mint Bridge, Kendal, Cumbria, LA9 6NH, Tel: 01539 721766, Email, www.kendalwall.co.uk

Largest indoor climbing wall in Cumbria. From 3m to 20m high. Equipment and instruction available. Our Chamber is for quiet leading and top roping. Awsome 20m leading wall has roofs, grooves, belay cave, stalactites and auto-belays.