Brockhole on Windermere

My family and I visited with another family. There were 5 children ranging from age 3 to 11. We all had an amazing day. It's free to get in, then you pay for the activities you want to do. The activities aren't cheap, but they're worth it. Our children chose to go up in the nets (not suitable for the youngest), and they were up there for hours. Food is on the pricey side, but it's really good. You can take a picnic. It would be lovely to sit down by the lake with. We can't wait to go back.

Done a review of the zip wire so not much more to add apart from the walks through the ground and a tea and scone at the cafe .
Lakeside has a lot going on ,paddle boards,canoe, kayak ,yachting .
Wife helped a few families and friends get the group photos 📸 taken.

Really beautiful, tranquil place, boat hire was £50, and they also had Archery which was a nice experience £25 per person, the staff were all really nice and helpful, a lovely day out. Would definitely recommend for a nice chilled day out.

A beautiful visitor centre and garden that I was not even aware existed until recently! Admission is free. Lake steamers stop here, so you can arrive by boat and stay here all day. If you arrive by car, there's a pay and display car park (£8.50 for an all-day visit). I came here with a small coach party to do the Heritage Garden Tour, which lasted about an hour. Our guide Kevin was both friendly and knowledgeable, and he shared some interesting facts about the house, garden, and family who once lived here. Some magnificent trees and flowering shrubs, including a magnolia in full bloom that was planted around 1900. Gorgeous views down to the lake. Be aware that this is a terraced garden, and there are steps that can be a bit slippy after rain. After our tour, we enjoyed a cream tea in a cosy café with lake views. The scone, with jam and cream, was huge and very fresh. There are clean toilets next to the café, a gallery with dioramas of Cumbrian wildlife and habitats, and a beautiful gift shop. This is a fantastic place for families and children. There's a treetop walk and zip wire near the entrance, an adventure playground, and little tractors for small children to ride on. There's also a good variety of outdoor activities, including archery, mini golf, laser clay shooting, and bikes and kayaks for hire. Dogs are welcome both in the grounds and the café. I enjoyed my visit, but it was all too brief! Would love to return in the summer to explore the woodland and lakeside walks.

Amazing place!!!!! Zip wire, climbing, treetop nets, park, golf, boats. What more could we need. Loved the smells of the BBQ smoked food. There was bouncy castles on for the toddlers too.

Brockhole on Windermere is an exceptional place to visit, offering a fantastic experience for everyone. The park offers a wide range of attractions, from thrilling zip lines and exciting water activities to the opportunity for a solid, peaceful walk through beautiful landscapes.
However, it's important to be aware that blue-green algae can be present in the lake. I only noticed it by chance.

Despite this issue, Brockhole on Windermere remains a superb spot for a day out, offering both relaxation and adventure. Just be sure to stay informed about the lake conditions if you plan to engage in water activities.

Beautiful place. You can park and pay. We went down to the cruise, and it wasn't far. On the way, we saw a cafe/gift shop and also zipline (tree top) and a play area. We got our tickets and the boat came. We got on it and went around windermere. They give lots of info on board. It stops at each stop. The views were breathtaking. Really enjoyed this adventure.

Free entry, charge to park. Free to wander, charge for zip ride, archery etc. Lots to see and do. Easy to spend a day here.

Brockhole on Windermere is an amazing family destination! With beautiful gardens, fun outdoor activities, and engaging exhibits, there’s something for everyone. The lake views are stunning, and the adventure playground is a hit with kids. Perfect for a fun-filled day out. Five stars!

Really quiet when we were there,so no issues in parking. Looks a great place for children with zip lines,clay pigeon shooting, archery and of course the lake activities. These all need booking beforehand.We walked all the paths and enjoyed the surroundings. Parking cost was £3 for 2 hours,so not bad really. Overall recommend.

It’s a wonderful spot; didn’t check before to see there is a ZIP world there too! The kitchen gardens are lovely

Brilliant place for all ages lots to do from axe throwing to archery and ziplining. Archery was a lot of fun , parking on site was easy enough and didn't cost an arm and a leg

Wonderful day out, they pulled out all the stops to make it special for families.
Halloween decorations and experiences were superb if not a wee bit scary (haunted forest).

Chris the magician and professor pumpernickel were excellent!

£96.00 might seem expensive, but for a family of 4 who expected to stay 4 hours but actually stayed 8 hours and could of stayed longer, well, well worth it.

All staff were extremely friendly and helpful.

This is an amazing place for the kids. So much to do we had to split it all out over three days. Some would say the activities are a little expensive but I saved up for this holiday with the intention of taking the children on multiple activities so wasn't much of a shock when I needed to pay the cost. Also in my opinion the price reflects the experience and equipment used, there's no where near me that even comes close to this place as a whole. I would take your own food and drinks. There's no rules specifically about that unless your in a venue. The grounds themselves are amazing and plenty to look at. There's plenty to do for free if you can't afford or interested in doing premium experiences and that includes one of the best adventure playgrounds I have seen, and yes it's free for all.

Nice place for family activities, including Zip World, Archery, mini golf and lots more activities.

Nice place with lots of activities. Easy parking pay and display £5 for 2 hours. Nice gardens and walks to lake front. Good cafe with ok prices. Pizza was verygood👍👍. All in all a nice day out with activities for young and old.

We've been on holiday in the lakes for 2 weeks and spent 2 different days here, the park is great. Our girls did the treetop nets and loved it, we had 2 hours or time out while they were safe in the nets too which was a real treat 😁 the place is well kept, the cafe is over priced, the lake activities well priced. Recommend going but take a pack up and a flask

Brockhole on Windermere is a wonderful place for children and grown ups. Pre-book the trees and zip wire, head up to the house for some really great food. Lots to do and discover.

This is one of the most beautiful places I ever been in the UK!

I didn’t get inside the castle, but the garden! the view over the lake! and the tremendous amount of activities in this greenery is just amazing!!!

The stuff were very nice too. I had my father with me who’s 80 and his walking ability is limited. The nice stuff offered a free electric buggy for him to go around and he absolutely loved it ❤

It’s place for the family for all ages to enjoy!

If you ever come to the lakes this place is a MUST.

Amazing place! All staff very friendly, polite & helpful. Great value for money with the activities, cafe was fantastic... Excellent cakes & delicious coffee!