Local Attractions and Events
Local Attractions
Explore Cumbria and the West Coast
We are perfectly located here at Wellington Farm which ensures our guests have easy access to a multitude of location attractions, activities and events. Here are a selection of a few of our favourites.
Alpacaly Ever After
Outstanding Alpaca and Llama Experiences. The woolly army are waiting…book your adventure with The No. 1 alpaca & llama experience today!
Climbing
The Lake District is the perfect location for a climbing adventure!
golakes.co.uk/adventure-capital/climbing
Cycling
We are perfectly located with easy access to many great cycling routes for all abilities.
Explore The Lakes
Specialising in offering Mobile paddle board hire (SUP), they supply and deliver your inflatable Stand Up Paddle Board and all your equipment direct to your home or accommodation.
This then gives you the freedom to take your board and paddle anywhere in the Lake District or surrounding areas.
Fell Falconry
Based at Dean, just a few miles away from us – Fell Falconry offer unique experiences. Their birds are just stunning!
Fell Walking
We are perfectly located for a wide variety of walking routes suitable for all abilities and members of the family.
Hoister Slate Mine & Via Ferrata
The perfect place for an adventure!
Jennings Brewery Tours
Jennings brewery was founded in the village of Lorton in 1828. Brewery Tours are ran throughout the year (excluding January)
jenningsbrewery.co.uk/product/tour
Kirkgate Centre
Ideally located at the heart of Cockermouth, the Kirkgate Centre holds a variety of events, films, shows and exhibitions.
Lakes Distillery Tour
Behind the scenes guided tour of a working distillery, home of The One Whisky and The Lakes Gin Collection. You can also book a guided walk with Alpacaly Ever After at the distillery.
Lake District Wildlife Park
Fantastic wildlife park set over 24 acres with over 100 species of wild and domestic animals.
lakedistrictwildlifepark.co.uk
Mitchells Fine Art Auction
Cumbria’s leading Antiques & Fine Art saleroom with one of the most traditional and atmospheric auction salerooms in the country. Definitely worth a visit!
mitchellsauction.co.uk/antiques-fine-art
Mitchells Livestock Auctioneers
Just a short walk from the farm, Mitchells Livestock Auctioneers hold many sales throughout the week which are an interesting visit for our guests. A car boot sale is also held here every Sunday.
mitchellsauction.co.uk/livestock-auctioneers
Parkers Equestrian
Parkers Riding School offer a range of riding activities including riding lessons, stable management sessions, tiny pony time and escorted treks on quality horses with friendly, passionate and knowledgeable staff. Best of all – they are based right here at Wellington Farm.
Ravenglass & Eskdale Railway
Locally named ‘The La’al Ratty’ this is a fantastic miniature railway which takes a journey
Watersports
There are a multitude of watersports throughout the Lake District in our numerous lakes and rivers. There a lots of watersport adventures to be had!
golakes.co.uk/adventure-capital/watersports
Whinlatter
Whinlatter is home to stunning views, fantastic walks, exhilarating mountain biking, rare wildlife and adventure play.
Wild Swimming
The Lake District is one of the best places for wild swimming with all of our wonderful lakes! For more details see the Visit Lake District website.
visitlakedistrict.com/things-to-do/health-and-wellbeing/wild-swimming
Wordsworth House
Step back to the 1770s at William Wordsworth’s childhood home. Presented as it would have been when they lived here with their parents, three brothers and servants, Wordsworth House and Garden offers an unforgettable chance for all ages to experience life in the 1770s.
Lakes
We often get asked for our recommendations of where’s best to visit, so here’s our top 5!
LOWESWATER
Often overlooked for the more well known lakes, Loweswater is truly beautiful nestled in the valley.
DERWENTWATER
Hire a boat for the best way to explore Derwentwater.
BUTTERMERE
A peaceful lake with an impressive surrounding landscape.
CRUMMOCK
A favourite of ours for a family walk.
WINDERMERE
The largest natural lake in England and probably the most well known.
Events
MALCOLM WILSON RALLY
THE LAKESMAN TRIATHLON
WOOLFEST
KENDAL CALLING
COCKERMOUTH SHOW
SOLFEST
TASTE CUMBRIA
COCKERMOUTH FIREWORKS
COCKERMOUTH CHRISTMAS LIGHTS
COCKERMOUTH BEER FESTIVAL
TASTE CUMBRIA CHRISTMAS
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