ON OUR DOORSTEP
Try a kayaking lesson with the children, or if alone time is needed, we have supervised activities in the Kids’ Zone so you can make time for a treatment this half term holiday.
KID’S ZONE ACTIVITIES
Our half term supervised sessions are running from 14 October to 29 October. See Kids’ Zone for specific times.
A beautiful way to see the lake and feel at home amongst the mountains. Suitable for beginners, our fully qualified instructors tailor every session. £30pp.
Adult session 11+ years
Wednesday’s – 1.30pm and Wednesday 23, also at 11.30am
Friday 11 – 11.30am, Friday 18 – 1.30pm, Friday 25 – 11.30am and 1.30, Friday 1 November – 1.30pm
Saturday 19 – 1.30pm and 3.30pm
Sunday’s – 11.30am and 1.30pm
A great family activity, Stand Up Paddleboarding is accessible, easy to learn and seriously fun. Our fully qualified instructors tailor every session. £30pp.
Family session 7+ years
Friday 11 – 9.30am, Friday 18 – 11.30am, Friday 25 – 9.30am, Friday 1 November – 11.30
Sunday’s – 11.30am and 1.30pm
Wednesdays – 1.30pm and Wednesday 23 also at 11.30am
Saturday 19 – 11.30am
A great way of getting younger ones out onto the water. Suitable for the whole family. £30pp.
Family Session – ages 5 & over
Monday’s and Saturday’s – 9.30am, except Monday 21 October – 3.30pm
Tuesday 22 October – 3.30pm
Thursday 24 October – 3.30pm and Thursday 31 October – 9.30pm
Canoe Orienteering – ages 5 & over
Young explorers can now take their navigation skills to the next level with canoe orienteering sessions.
Monday 14 – 3.30pm
Monday 21 and Thursday 24 – 9.30am
Monday 28 – 1.30pm
This is a wild swimming adventure. Explore the secluded bay of Kailpot on Ullswater with expert tuition from Colin Hill. Children age 10-17 years need to be accompanied by a parent or guardian. All participants must be able to swim a minimum of 200m. £45pp.
Adult session 10+ years
This is for anybody looking to improve their technique. Without the confines of a pool, the long swim allows you to get in to your stride, making points for improvement easy to identify. Children age 10-17 years need to be accompanied by a parent or guardian. All participants must be able to swim a minimum of 200m. £65pp
Adult session 10+ years
Push yourself using the safety and knowledge of Colin Hill, who has spent his career training athletes. Challenge yourself on a one-mile swim from one side of the lake to another. Children age 10-17 years need to be accompanied by a parent or guardian. All participants must be able to swim a minimum of 1km. £65pp
Adult session 10+ years
FOR THE FAMILY
We’ve spent some time curating a list of local events so you can strike out for Lakeland adventures with your family.
Thursday 24 October
Is there anything more scary than orienteering in a spooky forest at night? Why not find out? Whinlatter is a 25 minute drive from the hotel. £2 for adults and £1 for children.
Friday 25 October
It wouldn’t be Halloween without a bit of pumpkin carving. For ages 4 and over, choose your gourd, then, with the assistance of local artist Kelly Gimson, create your own terrifying ghoul to chase the spirits away. £5.50 pp.
STARGAZING AT GRIZEDALE
Friday 25 October
Learn about our Milky Way from Robert Ince. Light pollution is low in this area of the Lakes, so you will have the chance to gaze upon hundred, if not thousands more stars than more built up areas. Prices are £15 for adults and £7.50 for children, starts at 7.30PM
Saturday 26 and Sunday 27 October
Set in the grounds, this ghoulish walk is guaranteed to make you scream. This year the Headless Gardener, The Axeman and The Knocker will be hidden deep in the dark forest, waiting. Top tip; this is a live theatre event and is truly terrifying. Attend to the earlier sessions if your children are under 8 years old. £10 per adult, £8 per child over 3.
GHOSTLY GALLEON; ULLSWATER STEAMERS
Saturday 26 October
Set sail on a ghostly galleon for 90 minutes of family fun, with spooky games, face-painting and a magic show. Time: 12.30pm or 2.30pm Departure Point: Glenridding Pier Price: £14.50 per person, under 3s free