Lake District Activities
Surrounded by 400 acres of private estate and with Bassenthwaite Lake on your doorstep, Armathwaite Hall Hotel & Spa is perfectly placed for an unforgettable Lake District escape — with a handpicked selection of unique activities available exclusively to our guests.
Whether you’re seeking tranquil connection with nature or high-energy adventure, you’ll find something to suit every pace. Try your hand at archery, clay pigeon shooting, or wild swimming, get up close with wildlife on our Lake District Wildlife Park offering unique animal experiences and or simply explore the fells. All experiences take place in or around the estate – with no need to travel far to make lasting memories.
Alpaca Walking
Take a delightful two minute walk across the Deer Park or a short drive to the Wildlife Park and meet our keeper, who will introduce you to our alpaca brothers Buzz, Hugo, Hector and Herbie
Birds of Prey
See soaring birds that will amaze and enthral you with our birds of prey Lake District experience. Take a delightful 2 minute walk across the Deer Park or a short drive to the Wildlife Park and meet our keeper.
Ulitmate Animal Experience
This is an exciting opportunity to get up close to some of the park’s favourite residents for the ultimate animal experience right here in the Lake District.
ARCHERY
Looking to draw your bow and test your skill? Archery in the Lake District is a calming yet challenging activity. If it has always been your dream to become an Olympic Archery Champion, then the first place to start is learning how to shoot the traditional recurve bow.
Clay Pigeon Shooting
Relieve stress and hone your skills with clay pigeon shooting in the Lake District!
Paddleboarding
Glide across the tranquil waters of Bassenthwaite Lake with a private paddleboarding experience from the shores of Armathwaite Hall.
Photography
If you are looking for photography courses in the Lake District, why not head down to Armathwaite Hall Hotel & Spa for a day or half-day session that will hone your camera skills?
Forest and Moon Bathing Forest Bathing
A walk through an archway of trees encourages guests to leave their worries behind and embark on a journey of the senses like no other.
Wild Swimming
A truly bespoke adventure and experience where you can fully immerse yourself in the joy and benefits of cold water swimming.
Estate Nature Lake District Guided Walks
The spectacular mountains and fells are, undoubtedly, one of the Lake District’s biggest attractions, affording great views from their summits and offering a mixture of challenges from a gentle stroll to rock scrambling.