Top 5 Family Activities in the Lake District

The Lake District is by far one of the most beautiful areas of the United Kingdom. It has beautiful hills, many bodies of water (there is, in fact only one official lake), great pubs, hotels and inns, and very friendly people. Of course, if you go to the far west of the country, you will also find some stunning beaches. A family trip to the Lake District is always a great idea and is guaranteed to be a success. So what are the top five family activities in the Lake District?

The Lake District is known for its many walking and hiking trails. You may think that if you have young children, this is going to be incredibly boring to them. Trust me, it won’t be! The countryside is amazing, and children will be able to get lost in fantasy games of ancient knights, castles and princesses. There are different hiking trails for people of varying levels of ability. In fact, many people who are training to climb Mount Kilimanjaro practice in the Lake District.

No family trip is complete without camping. You can rough it out on eco campsites, where everything is running on renewable energy, you could sleep in a real tepee or a wooden version, or you could opt to go glamping if you want to give your kids that real camping experience but don’t want to get your shoes muddy at the same time.

This area is called the Lake District because of the many bodies of water, so it should come as no surprise that there are plenty of water sports to be enjoyed. Of course, this is more of a summer activity, but you could do something different on every day of the summer holiday if you want to engage in water sports in the Lake District. From swimming to kayaking and wind surfing, it can all be done here.

Holidays are made for relaxing, of course, and if you have slightly older children that need less entertaining, the Lake District is absolutely fantastic. There are so many beautiful views that you can enjoy from a range of ancient pubs and inns. Why not go on a tour of the best pubs, for example, sampling the different beers and foods that can be found here?

The Appleby Fair gained national notoriety following the My Big Fat Gipsy Wedding program on television. For hundreds of years, however, travellers and Gypsies from across the United Kingdom and Ireland have gathered in Appleby once a year for the fair. If you want to see the most amazing clothing and beautiful gypsy caravans, you need to visit!

Whatever your family enjoys, be it being active or being serene, the Lake District will have something to your liking. In fact, why not just hop in the car and see where the roads take you? It is simply such a beautiful part of the country that you are sure to have a great time.