Active families
Dark night sky on a night walk in the lake district
Kayaking on the lake

GET ACTIVE IN THE LAKE DISTRICT

SUP, kayak, swim and canoe on Ullswater, or strike out further into the fells on foot, bike or… Ski.  Our Another Place hotel is made for adventure.

Kayaking

Kayaking

5+ and 8+ years | From £30 per person

Explore the bays and islands up and down the lake by kayak.

Stand-up paddle boarding

Stand-up paddle boarding

8+ years | £40 per person | £30 hire

Our fully qualified instructors tailor each session. Stand Up Paddleboarding is a great family activity.

Open water swimming

Open water swimming

10 & over, depending on activity | From £40 per person

Wild swimming in Ullswater lake, sheltered and quiet, with excellent water quality, it’s a perfect base.

Endless pool sessions

Endless pool sessions

8+ years | £70 or £95 for two

Swim in our new training pool against a flume to review and perfect your stroke technique with expert coaches.

Walking

Walking

Amble or ramble, wander or hike. There are routes, footpaths, tracks and trails galore around Ullswater.

Archery

Archery

7+ years | £20 per person

Our coaches run through the basics of archery for children and adults. Theory and safety, then shooting at targets in the hotel grounds.

Stargazing

Stargazing

The Lake District’s Dark Sky Discovery Status means you can see more with the naked eye, including the Milky Way.

Skiing

Skiing

Picture a ski resort in the most alpine area of England, sitting among the highest mountains.

Things to see

The Lake District has a rich mix of heritage, cultural and family-friendly places to visit whatever the season.

Aira Force

Aira Force

Take the Ullswater Steamer to the new pier at National Trust-run Aira Force waterfall. A short 10 minute interactive walk up to the waterfall circles back to the car park and jetty Admire the views from the tearoom. A must-visit Ullswater gem.

Go ape at whinlatter Forest

Go ape at whinlatter Forest

Swing through the canopy at Whinlatter Forest and enjoy a day out for the whole family. Ride zip slides and get to grips with an adventurous climbing experience in an awesome forest location . You can also get off road and enjoy an epic forest adventure with Go Ape Forest Segway.

Treetop Trek & Nets

Treetop Trek & Nets

Treetop Trek is treetop adventure at Zip World Windermere, 40 minutes from Another Place. Swing, climb and balance your way through the woodland canopy then race down the 250m triple zip wire. Suitable from Ages 5+. Treetop Nets is for the younger ones. Bounce high in the trees on suspended nets with slides, ball pools and net tunnels. From ages 3+.