Browsing leisure activities within 8 miles of Bendale Cottage 

Bassenthwaite Lake, Bassenthwaite, Keswick, Cumbria, CA12 4RE, (8 miles, 12kms), 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, (7 miles, 11kms), 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.

The Wave Centre, Irish Street, Maryport, CA15 8DN, (3 miles, 5kms), Tel: 01900 811450, Email, www.clipnclimbmaryport.co.uk

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

Maryport, Cumbria, CA15 6LW, (3 miles, 5kms), 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.

(3 miles, 5kms)

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

(6 miles, 10kms)

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

Main Street, Cockermouth, Cumbria, CA13 9NH, (3 miles, 5kms), 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.