What’s On

Things To Do

Our what’s on page gives you a great head start regarding things to do in the Lake District from a thrilling walk up England’s highest mountain (Scafell Pike), cycling routes or a historical day out at Beatrix Potter’s house. Why not also check out our on site Art classes and Treatments.

Lake District Links

Plan your trip wth the links below (note: we cannot be held responsible for external links)

• Tour De France 2027

Yes, its coming to Windermere on July 3rd 2027. check out Stage 2 on the link above

Our online Airbnb guide book

• Tower Wood Cottage Online Guide Book

The Weather

• https://www.lakedistrictweatherline.co.uk

Beatrix Potter fans

• https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/hill-top

General guides to the Lake District

• http://www.lakedistrict.gov.uk
• http://www.visitcumbria.com
• https://www.visitlakedistrict.com/
• https://www.lakedistrict.gov.uk/visiting/things-to-do/water/access-to-the-lakes

Lake Windermere Water Activities

• https://www.windermere-lakecruises.co.uk/self-drive-row-boats
• https://englishlakes.co.uk/low-wood-bay/watersports/activities/boat-hire/
• https://www.bownessbaymarina.co.uk/
• https://windermerewakesurfing.co.uk/
• http://www.lakedistrict.gov.uk/visiting/thingstodo/water/swimming

Walks

• http://where2walk.co.uk/
• https://www.walklakes.co.uk
• https://www.gps-routes.co.uk/routes/home.nsf/national-parks-walks/walking-in-the-lake-district
• (The above link contains gpx files to import into your O/S map reader)
• https://www.coasttocoast.uk/

Cycling

• https://www.visitlakedistrict.com/things-to-do/outdoor-activities/cycling-in-the-lake-district-cumbria

Culture

• https://lakelandarts.org.uk
• http://www.zeffirellis.com/
• http://theroyaltybowness.co.uk
• https://www.visitcumbria.com/theatre
• http://www.brantwood.org.uk/
• https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/wordsworth-house-and-garden
• https://www.visitcumbria.com/pen/sleddale-hall/ (Here, Hare, here)
• https://www.lakelandmotormuseum.co.uk/
• https://grizedaleobservatory.com/

Kids

• http://www.brockhole.co.uk/
• https://goape.co.uk/locations/grizedale

Wildlife

• http://www.lakedistrictwildlifepark.co.uk

Restaurants/Pubs

• https://masonsarmsstrawberrybank.co.uk/
• http://themortalman.co.uk/
• https://lakedistrictfarmersarms.com/
• https://www.the-punchbowl.co.uk/
• https://www.lenclume.co.uk/
• https://thegilpin.co.uk/eat-and-drink/

Vegetarian/Vegan

• https://www.veganfoodandliving.com/vegan-lifestyle/travel/vegan-lake-district-guide/
• http://www.chestersbytheriver.co.uk/index.html
• https://www.tripadvisor.co.uk/Restaurants-g186246-zfz10697-Cumbria_England.html

Live Web Cams

• http://www.fba.org.uk/ferry-cam
• https://www.windermere-lakecruises.co.uk/lakeside-webcam

Local Map

Check out this local google map around the cottage; for a larger Cumbria map head to Lake District Google Map.