Play, come rain or shine
Whether you're here for an hour or a day, there’s lots to keep the family entertained in the main house, woods, lawns, shoreline and beautiful gardens.
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Adventure playground for 5 - 14 year olds
Packed with rope walks, slides, swings, scramble nets and zip wires, you can leave the grown-ups at the picnic tables whilst you have fun!
Washed ashore under the ancient oak trees, the miniature play steamer is perfect for would-be captains to imagine exploring the high seas. Or how about trying to conquer the wooden fort?
There's a special separate area for under sevens, including swings and a wacky noise tunnel.
Indoor play
Our soft play area and creativity space lets children and parents have fun whatever the weather.
Go over the top on our traversing wall
Aspiring mountaineers can pick up fascinating facts about the Lake District's mountains and lakes as they stretch and climb their way across the wall. The wall is free and at 2 metres high is suitable for all ages.
Other ideas
- Race through the gardens down to the lakeshore - there's 30 acres to enjoy, including Birkett Wood near the jetty and meadows.
- Bike-friendly and pushchair-friendly pathways
- Tiny lakeshore coves ideal for stone-skimming and paddling
- Buy a Little Legs Trail leaflet for 50p and hunt for clues outside plus do some colouring-in.
Child-friendly facilities
- Toilets in the grounds, car park and in the main house
- Baby changing facilities
- Cafe offering homemade soup, cakes, fresh sandwiches, three hot daily specials and children's lunch bags
- Bring your own picnic - there are undercover tables and acres of open space
- Well-stocked gift shop is full of things to help tots remember their adventures and keep them occupied on the journey home
- Chance to have a car-free day and arrive by boat or bus - more details on the Our location page.
- Available for school and youth group visits.
