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Bitts Park
It has a fantastic children's adventure playground with sturdy modern equipment suited to 3 to 10 year olds, plus a Pirate Ship sand play area! There are some young kiddie rides around but they really are for the smalls. You can also find a Putting Green, pretty good Crazy Golf course, a mini maze and both open air and under cover tennis courts! ...
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The Sands Centre
This exciting and fun, very popular sport takes place on our magnificent state of the art climbing wall. Their fully qualified climbing coach (Pete Gunn) runs the sessions. Each course is close to capacity so please call to book your place. Admission: Currently closed for climbing. Other options and performances are pay and play....
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Walby Farm Park - Carlisle
Fun for all the family come rain or shine! Walby Farm Park, just 4 miles from Carlisle and the M6 motorway (J44), is a great day out for the whole family. Exciting outdoor play areas, lots of animal friends, including many rare breeds and Cumbria’s biggest indoor play area, there really is something for everyone! Families, schools, groups...
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Talkin Tarn Country Park
Talkin Tarn Country Park lies nine miles east of Carlisle and two mile south of Brampton on the B6413 Castle Carrock road. There is a 65 acre lake set amid 120 acres of farmland and woodland. The tarn is an ideal place for active recreation or a quiet stroll through the mature woodlands. The tarn is glacial in origin, being formed about...
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Rookin House Activity Centre - Penrith
Rookin House is an established adventure venue and has been offering a wide variety of outdoor activities for over 20 years. Family owned and operated, Rookin House has a strong focus on both fun and safety. The centre is just 4 miles from Ullswater, and 8 miles from both Keswick and Penrith and easily accessible from the A66. All of the...
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Aira Force
A tranquil haven of towering peaks, serene waters and undulating hills Ullswater valley is truly breathtaking, with its beautiful lake nestled amongst towering fells. The epic scenery and relative underdevelopment compared to other areas of the Lake District gives Ullswater a secluded and tranquil feel. Aira Force, a tumbling waterfall...
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Eden Wall at Penrith Leisure Centre
With a 25m swimming pool and a learner pool, fitness gym, fitness classes, six court sports hall, indoor bowling, climbing wall, conference and events facilities, swimming lessons, soft play, children's parties and Cafe @ Leisure, there is something for everyone at Penrith Leisure Centre. New for 2015 is Jungle Jack's Adventure Soft Play; all...
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Brougham Castle
In a picturesque setting beside the crossing of the River Eamont in Cumbria, Brougham Castle was founded in the early 13th century. This great keep largely survives, amid many later buildings - including the unusual double gatehouse and impressive 'Tower of League'. Both a formidable barrier against Scots invaders and a prestigious...
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Mayburgh Henge
Mayburgh is a large and impressive Neolithic henge. Its banks stand up to three metres high, constructed of pebbles collected from the nearby river. Near the centre is a single standing stone. Old drawings suggest that it was one of a group here, with two more pairs standing at either entrance, but they have since been removed. Read more about...
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Cawfields Roman Wall - Hadrian's Wall
At Cawfields is a dramatic stretch of Hadrian's Wall on a steep slope, one of the highest standing sections of the Wall. Within its length there are turrets and an impressive milecastle, which was probably built by the Second Legion. Before You Go Access: There is a short steep climb to the site from the car park. Parking: Cawfields is one...
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Robin Wood Activity Centre Ltd
Welcome to Robinwood for adventure holidays, school activity holidays & outdoor jobs uk Archery Canoeing Caving Climbing and Abseiling Low Ropes Course Stream Walk Night Line Obstacle...
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South Tynedale Railway
The South Tynedale Railway operates steam and diesel hauled passenger trains along a two foot narrow gauge line which travels through the scenic South Tyne Valley between Alston in Cumbria and Kirkhaugh in Northumberland, a journey of 2¼ miles in length.
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Lake District Wildlife Park - Keswick
Fun and Informative Demonstrations Handling of the animals is actively encouraged at Trotters World of Animals, especially during our audience participation events held throughout the day. Wander around our beautiful 24 acre parkland and see over 100 species. The magical Bird of Prey flying displays have been a regular feature since the...
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Keswick Climbing Wall
Keswick Climbing Wall wishes to extend it support to everyone who’s home or business has been affected by the dreadful floods that hit us in December. Thankfully, the Wall was not affected and the damage at Newlands is minor compared to what some people in Keswick experienced. Keswick and Cumbria will bounce back, with resolute...
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Threlkeld Quarry and Mining Museum
The highlight at Threlkeld Quarry and Mining Museum is naturally the underground element, but if the kids aren't too keen on descending then unlike the iceberg there's still plenty to get on with above the surface here! The trip down into the reconstructed lead and coper mine feels very adventurous whilst in fact being completely safe: kids get...
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Mirehouse
Mirehouse, near Keswick, is a family run historic house attraction open to visitors to enjoy its strong literary connections, live piano music and children's activities. The gardens stretch from Dodd Wood to Bassenthwaite Lake and include woodland playgrounds, a heather maze, a rhododendron tunnel and poetry walk for children and grown ups...
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Keswick Climbing Wall and Activity Centre
Based in the heart of the Lake District, Keswick Climbing Wall is more than just a climbing centre. We run outdoor activities in Cumbria and the Lake District of all types; from biking to ghyll scrambling, canoeing to raft building, and of course climbing and abseiling. Whether you are part of a group, family or individual we tailor our...
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GO APE Whinlatter Forest Park - Cumbria
If you like the idea of an amazing high wire forest tree top course then Go Ape could be just your thing. We have Tarzan swings, rope bridges, ladders, tunnels and zip lines suspended up to 40 feet high in the tree tops. Go Ape is an award-winning confidence course with branches throughout the UK. The Go Ape course will appeal to...
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Whinlatter Mountain Forest
Whinlatter, England's only true Mountain Forest, is home to stunning views, fantastic walks, exhilarating mountain biking, rare wildlife and adventure play. Admission: Free! Opening Times: 365 days a year! Visitor centre and shop 10 to 5pm (10am to 4pm from end October to Easter). Siskins Cafe 10 to 5pm (10am to 4pm from end...
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King Kong Climbing Centre
King Kong Climbing Centre, situated in the heart of the British Lake District Keswick, opened its doors to the climbing world in October 2014. There is a wide range of activities that we are able to offer to keep even the most frequent user happy year round! The climbing area here consists of a multitude of angles from slabs to mega overhangs...
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Honister Via Ferrata
Via Ferrata is Latin for ” Iron Way”. The original Via Ferrata`s were routes literally across The Alps that soldiers and partisans used to carry munitions and supplies to their Allies in “World War One and Two”. Using a series of metal cables, rungs, ladders and bridges to ascend and descend tremendous and precipitous...
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Here you will find a comprehensive list of outdoor pursuits and anything related to the great outdoors in Carlisle, catering for you, your child, and your family. This could include hiking, climbing, camping, canoeing, pot holing, mountain biking and other out activities, or simply a stroll around the countryside or in a nearby park.
there is also featured outdoor play areas and everything related to outside play, this could include rope bridges, climbing frames and paddling pools in Carlisle