A space for everyone
Brockhole on Windermere
One of the Lake District’s best-loved family destinations, Brockhole on Windermere offers a unique mix of adventure, nature, and relaxed outdoor space on the shores of England’s largest lake. The site is designed to be welcoming and accessible for all ages, with on-site parking, catering facilities and wide open grounds that make it easy for families to spend a full day exploring together. Children can enjoy adventure play areas and outdoor activities, while adults can relax, picnic or take in the spectacular views across Windermere and the surrounding fells, making Brockhole a flexible and enjoyable space for multi‑generational visits.
Brockhole offers a rich mix of culture and nature. The grounds are home to Grade II‑listed gardens designed by renowned landscape architect Thomas Mawson, laid out as terraces and meadows that gently lead down to the lakeshore and provide plenty of space for safe, informal exploration. Beyond the formal gardens, visitors can wander through natural areas such as Birkett Wood, an ancient woodland that offers a calm, immersive environment for children to discover wildlife and connect with nature at their own pace.
Attractions
What can I do there?
Brockhole brings together some of the Lake District’s most exciting attractions in one easy‑to‑visit location. Families can experience Zip World’s Treetop Trek, an exhilarating high‑ropes adventure set among mature woodland, offering age‑appropriate courses that encourage confidence, teamwork and outdoor fun. From the lakeshore, Windermere Lake Cruises regularly call at Brockhole’s own jetty, allowing visitors to arrive by boat and enjoy Windermere from the water as part of their day out. From July, Brockhole will expand its all‑weather offer with a new indoor play and sensory adventure created by the award‑winning BeWILDerwood, designed to blend imaginative play with nature and storytelling - making the site even more appealing for families with young children, whatever the Lake District weather brings.
Learning
Discover more at Brockhole
Brockhole is packed with nature and history for the whole family to explore. Schools and groups can take advantage of guided sessions with the Lake District National Park Authority's Education Team by booking in advance, or can opt to guide themselves around the site with free trails.