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
5+ and 8+ years | From £30 per person
Explore the bays and islands up and down the lake by kayak.
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
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
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
Amble or ramble, wander or hike. There are routes, footpaths, tracks and trails galore around Ullswater.
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.
Sailing
Arrange a sailing session with Ullswater Sailing School and get picked up from our jetty.
Stargazing
The Lake District’s Dark Sky Discovery Status means you can see more with the naked eye, including the Milky Way.
Cycling
Bring your own or hire bikes. There are over 196 miles in the Lakes & Dales loop for you to cycle up fells and around the lake.
Running
The fells in the Lake District offer some of the best running trails in the UK. Don’t take our word for it.
Trekking
Get on horseback with Park Foot Pony Trekking, Rookin House Equestrian & Activity Centre or Fell Pony Adventures
Patterdale Tennis club
Book a court to “pay and play” across two refurbished tennis courts in Patterdale on the King George V playing field. A 15 minute drive from the hotel to Patterdale.
Things to see
The Lake District has a rich mix of heritage, cultural and family-friendly places to visit whatever the season.
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
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 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+.