Try out the boat rides
If you are planning a luxury weekend or fancy a few nights away from the hustle and bustle of the 9-5 life, thenThe Lake District is the ideal place for you. With its charming lakes and striking mountains, this will be sure to reach your expectations. With endless activities and places to visit there will not be a moment where you find yourself twiddling your thumbs. Here are just a few from the exceptional list of things to keep yourself entertained.
Lakeland Wildlife Oasis
During your stay, you can visit the zoo which has an exciting blend and a unique range of wildlife. Lakeland Wildlife Oasis has been around for 21 years and still offers an exciting, entertaining day. You can get up-close to the animals such as: Monkeys, Butterflies, Birds and if you enter the tropical halls you may even see Bats fluttering around. If you get caught out by a rainy day, you still have the option of visiting the butterfly house and the tropical hall which will be sure see to keep you busy.
The prices for the zoo are as follows: Adult-£8.95, Child-£5.95, Senior-£6.95, Family-(2+2) £24.95. Now, in my opinion, entertaining the whole family for less than £25 is a total bargain. It will be worth the visit and something that you and the rest of the family can remember.
BlueBird tours Coniston
If you are looking to spend your time getting to know the area but would prefer not to spend hours trying to make sense of your map, then this would be ideal for you. It offers the chance to explore Coniston in a comfortable, stress-free minibus which they pride themselves on being environmentally friendly. They can pick you up from your place of stay and allow you to explore and see the breath taking lakes and wonderful mountains in the country.
After the tour, if you are feeling a little peckish there are a number of cafes to enjoy, which are all located close to where you will be situated.
Coniston Boating Centre
If you want a little more adventure on your visit to the lakes, then this is perfect for you. With electric motor boats, you can sit back and enjoy the fantastic views that overlook the lakes or if you’re a traditionalist then, you can always opt for the wooden rowing boats. Your other options are kayaks and canoes which range from £15-£55, depending on how long you will be using the equipment.
If the water isn’t really for you then you can also hire a bike to explore the beautiful lake and the mountains. Prices vary on the amount of time and what type of bike you want.
You can also try the ‘Waterwalkerz’ which is a big clear ball that allows you to go inside it and walk on water- so you can actually say that you have certainly walked on water.
Kankku off road driving adventure
If you are looking for something to get your adrenaline pumping then this will be perfect for you. Kankku is an experience of a life time which will see you driving a specially prepared 4x4 vehicle and allow you to drive through rough and rocky off road trails whilst driving past breath taking mountain surroundings. This will see you have the ride of your life in a daring trip around the rocky mountains.
The World of Beatrix Potter Attraction
Beatrix Potter, who is famous for her much loved children books of Peter Rabbit and Jemima Puddle-Duck, is a must when visiting the Lake District. ‘The World of Beatrix Potter’ offers a range of activities that are sure to keep you entertained. The main one is an exhibition of all 23 of her famous tales which are brought to life, recreating sights, sounds and aromas in 3D displays. You can also meet the characters of the tales such as Peter Rabbit, Squirrel Nutkin and Mr.Tod.
Amongst this is a Peter Rabbit garden which is designed to capture the very essence of Beatrix Potter’s world. The idea is to recreate a number of the garden scenes from Beatrix’s Potters fantastic tales in which you can explore at your own leisure.
Ghost hunts
If ghosts and ghouls are right up your street then why not visit some of the areas in which they are rumoured to appear such as Wasdale Head, St Herbert’s Island- Derwentwater, Luck of Muncaster but to name a few.