Local Attractions

Whinlatter Forest 2.5 miles away • Cycling and mountain biking trails • Go Ape! Forest Segway • Go Ape! Tree Top Adventure • Gruffalo sculpture • Mountain bike orienteering • My Forest Adventure at Whinlatter • Orienteering • Running and walking trails • WildPlay Trail • Hire a Tramper (all-terrain mobility scooter)

The Puzzling Place 2.6 miles away • Shop - with puzzles, gadgets and curiosities • Puzzle Area - puzzles and brainteasers • World of Illusion - with gravity Room’, ‘Ames Room’, ‘Hologram Gallery’ and ‘Eyelusions Exhibition

Theatre By The Lake 3.1 miles away Hailed by The Independent as "the most beautifully located and friendly theatre in Britain", opened in 1999. It is set a short stroll from Derwent Water, amid the magnificent western fells of the Lake District • £3 discount per ticket for Fern Howe Guest House guests - contact us for further details

Honister Slate Mine 10.2 miles away • Climb the Mine & mine tours • Slate products • Via Ferrata • Infinity Bridge • 10% discount for Fern Howe guests

The Pencil Museum 2.5 miles away • Replica graphite mine • Guinness World Record for the largest colour pencil • Derwent Fine Art retail shop

The Lakes Distillery 6.9 miles away • Distillery tour • Meet the alpacas • Shop • Bistro

Lake District Wildlife Park 7.4 miles away • Birds - Mammals - Reptiles • 100 species of wild and domestic animals • 24 acres of parkland • Buy an experience • Cafe

Lakeside And Haverthwaite Railway 35.5 miles away • Steam train rides • Engine shed • Woodland play area • Station tea room • Picnic area • Gift shop

Threlkeld Quarry & Mining Museum 7.3 miles away • Threlkeld Quarry Railway • Vintage excavators and old quarry machinery • Guided tours

Mirehouse & Gardens 5.7 miles away • Historic house with gardens • Lakeshore • Woodland playgrounds • Tea room

Ravenglass Aand Eskdale Railway 35.7 miles away • Train rides • Cafes and shop • Museum • Walking

The Mountain Goat 0 miles away • Ten Lakes Spectacular - which runs daily from Keswick • The High Adventure - which runs from Keswick on a Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday • Pickups available from Braithwaite

Ullswater Steamers 18.9 miles away • Ullswater Steamers is an award winning environmentally accredited Lake District attraction celebrating over 150 years of operating cruises on Ullswater • Operating one of the largest heritage vessel fleets in the world 363 days a year • Cruises connect to some of the most famous and iconic walking routes in the National Park

Windemere Lake Cruises 34.4 miles away (to Waterhead Pier) • Have the perfect day out with a Windermere Lake Cruise • No matter where you start your journey, be it Ambleside, Bowness, Brockhole or Lakeside Pier, you’ll be treated to stunning views of mountain scenery, secluded bays and the many wooded islands

Tall Bloke Adventures 18.8 miles away • Ullswater Kayaking Tours • A fully qualified sea kayak guide • Ullswater is a great place to spend some time, paddling along, and enjoying the views

Rheged Centre 18.1 miles away • Cinema • Family theatre • Shows and fairs • Indoor / outdoor play • Pottery painting • Children’s activities • Shops

Keswick Launch 3.1 miles away • Lake cruises • Boat hire

Keswick Alhambra Cinema 3 miles away • Historic cinema built in 1913 • Two screens seating 159 & 29 • Current film releases and classics • Drinks & snacks

Newlands Adventure Centre & Keswick Climbing Wall 2.5 / 4.9 miles away • Activities include archery, bike tours, canoeing, climbing wall, field archery, ghyll scrambling, high ropes, hiking, kayaking, paddleboarding, rock climbing, and ziplines • Rookery woods play area

Keswick Museum & Art Gallery 3 miles away • Fine art & exhibitions • Arts & crafts • Family activities and special events • Museum shop • Cafe