Brockhole on Windermere

Brockhole on Windermere is another family-friendly destination in The Lake District that we love to visit. Visiting here is one of my favourite things to do with children in the Lake District. This tourist attraction is a great place to take the kids and it’s right on the shores of lake Windermere. Find more Family days out North West England here.

Updated May 2025 – There are no longer any indoor areas at Brockhole. This includes the shop, caving, gallery, cafe and restaurant. There are still plenty of outdoor activities and walks.

Update March 2026 – Brockholes on Windermere has been taken over by BeWILDerwood. There plans are to protect access for walkers and swimmers as well as gradually adding some play elements such as an indoor play area later this year and some outdoor play areas in 2027. These will be paid but they are very clear that they do not plan to turn it into a large scale park. Read the full details here – BeWILDerwood take over Brockhole on Windermere

Where is Brockholes on Windermere?

The address is Brockhole on Windermere, Windermere, Cumbria, LA23 1FF

Is Brockhole on Windermere free?

You might be wondering how much it costs to visit Brockhole on Windermere. The cost of your visit can vary depending on how you arrive and what activities you do.

Entry is free if you arrive via one of the Windermere lake boats. If you arrive by car there is a pay and display car park. Some activities are charged but the adventure play area is free as well as walking around the gorgeous grounds and some of the other activities detailed below are free.

Parking at Brockhole

There is a parking area which is pay and display and is only for vehicles less than 5m in length. In school holidays this car park can fill up very early in the day. In fact during their October half term Halloween event, only ticket holders can park at the attraction.

Current parking charges (February 2025)

2 hours £5.00

3 hours £6.00

4 hours £6.50

5 hours £7.00

All day £8.50

Other ways to get to Brockhole on Windermere

Bus services 555 and 599 stop outside the Brockhole gates. Find the current time tables here – Live Bus Times & Timetables | Stagecoach

You can also arrive as part of a Windermere Lake Cruise. Find rout options and fares here – Cruises & Fares

Brockhole adventure playground

There is a huge adventure playground at Brockhole which is completely free and has equipment suited to all ages. My children have loved this park from when they were toddlers and still do with my eldest being 11 years old.

There is an area for younger children with a play boat, a small hut and other play equipment. It’s great to see little ones burning off energy and using their imaginations

For older children, there are lots of bigger equipment including a large climbing structure with lots of towers, climbing areas and slides too. It’s definitely one of the best playgrounds in the Lakes!

Treetop Nets

This is an activity that you do need to pay for and booking in advance is advisable too. We reviewed this activity a few years back when our youngest was just 3 years old. Both children loved it! Find out more here – Treetop Nets Windermere review

There are 1500 meters of bouncy nets suspended in the trees. There are slides and large balls up in the nets to make it even more fun.

You can book here – Treetop Nets Windermere

Treetop Trek

This is another paid activity that you can book in advance. This is a high ropes adventure with an incredible zip wire. On the full trek, there are 32 obstacles in the trees. There is also a mini trek for children over 5 (the minimum age is 7 for the full trek). The mini trek is at a lower level and there are 16 obstacles.

Find full details and book here – Full Trek Windermere

Other activities at Brockhole on Windermere

There are a wide range of activities to choose from at Brockholes.

Boat hire – you can hire boats to use on lake Windermere including motor boats, open canoes, kayaks and rowing boats. It’s also possible to book a kayak tour from Brockhole.

Mini golf – There is a small additional fee per person for this 9 hole course.

Other fun activities include archery (additional fees, seasonal), Axe throwing and laser tag.

Places to eat at Brockhole

There used to be loads of different food and drink options at Brockhole but as far as I can tell from the website there is now just Joey’s cafe which is by the adventure playground and I would assume has no indoor seating.

Brockhole house and gardens

Brockhole house is the former home to the Gaddum family for over 40 years.

You can walk around and explore the extensive gardens up by the house on your visit including the kitchen gardens. It’s a great place for walking with young children including those in a pram or pushchair. Find more Pram friendly walks Lake District here.

There is no access to the house.

Arriving by Boat

As I mentioned at the beginning of the post, you can arrive on a boat as part of a green cruise from Windermere Lake Cruises. The green cruise also allows you to get off at Wray castle if you want to. Find out more here – Windermere Lake Cruises.

Events and kid’s activities

You’ll often find events and activities in the school holidays. They put on one of the biggest Halloween events in the Lake District too.

Find full details and more about all the activities, facilities and events at Brockhole on Windermere here – Brockhole on Windermere | Lake District visitor centre

Where to next?

• Find loads more Things to do in Lake District with toddlers here.
• Find more fantastic Family walks Lake District here.
• Here is another great family walk – Elterwater to Skelwith bridge walk.
• Find loads more Things to do in Windermere with kids here.
• Another great place for family walks nearby is Grizedale forest walks.
• Some parts of Brockhole on Windermere are great for wet days. Find more ideas for things to do in the lake district when it rains here.
• Find more Adventure playgrounds North West here.
• Find more Family walks North West here.

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