Local Attractions

Whether your choice is to relax and escape or have your time with us packed with activities the staff at the Trout Hotel will assist you in making your time with us exactly the way you want it.

Rheged Discovery Centre

Rheged is a Lake District visitor attraction located just 15 minutes from Tebay Services. An international award winning day out, Rheged is Europe’s largest grass covered building, designed to resemble a Lakeland hill. The centre features a innovative 3D cinema and a number of shops selling local gifts and produce. For families there are also indoor and outdoor play areas and pottery painting workshops and if you are feeling hungry a selection of cafes offering fresh food with a distinct Cumbrian flavour. An all weather, day out with free entry and ample free parking.
http://www.rheged.com/

Trotters World of Animals

Trotters World of Animals lies on the shores of Bassenthwaite Lake in the Lake District, nestled in the shadow of Skiddaw. The only Wildlife Park in the north of the county, it is a fabulous day out for all the family. From Anaconda to Zebra, Trotters has over 100 species of animals including many that are endangered such as Gibbons and Vultures.
http://www.trottersworld.co.uk/

The Dalemain Estate

Dalemain Near Ullswater, on the Northern fringes of the Lake District, Dalemain is a real treasure. The fantastic Lake District historic house and gardens contains behind its Georgian facade, a wealth of Tudor and Mediaeval rooms and buildings. There has been a settlement at Dalemain since Saxon times, when a fortified pele tower is mentioned and the present day courtyard is testimony to the defensive nature of the hamlet surrounding that tower.
http://www.dalemain.com/

Wordsworth House

Wordsworth House offers a wide variety of events and services for different ages and interests. Why not bring the family for trails and tastings in the school holidays? Book in your group and have a talk from one of the servants on Georgian life and times. Go on a behind the scenes tour or study day and improve your culinary skills.
http://www.wordsworthhouse.org.uk/

Jennings Brewery

Jennings Brewery was originally established as a true family concern back in 1828, in the village of Lorton. The company moved to its current location in 1874, in the historic town of Cockermouth, in the shadow of Cockermouth Castle, at the point where the rivers Cocker and Derwent merge. Find out how our real ales are still brewed with care and attention, by taking our friendly, guided tour of the brewery.
http://www.jenningsbrewery.co.uk/

Muncaster Castle

The historic haunted castle, still a lived in family home is the jewel in the crown of this majestic setting on the Western Lake District. Host to private weddings, functions and parties, this idyllic setting is simply awe inspiring.See the Castle in all its glory and hear from the Pennington family who have resided in the Castle since 1208, about Muncaster’s colourful history and residents. Learn about Tom Fool aka Tom Skelton, court jester at Muncaster in the 16th Century with his links to Shakespeare and the ghost stories about him causing trouble today!
http://www.muncaster.co.uk/castle

Forrest Fishings

If you want to see if fly fishing is for you before buying expensive fishing equipment or simply experience a day by the river or stillwater (with or without a fishing rod) with someone who can tell a grey wagtail from a dipper and a dragonfly from a damselfly, then some time spent with Forrest Fishings is for you!
http://www.forrestfishings.co.uk/

Derwent Pencil Museum

At the Cumberland Pencil Museum you can journey through the history of pencils and pencil making, enjoy being creative in our Drawing Zone and relax over a cappuccino in our Sketchers Coffee Shop.
http://www.pencilmuseum.co.uk/