Workington attractions

Our company have been operating lake cruises on Ullswater in the heart of the Lake District National Park since 1859 offering visitors an opportunity to experience this treasured landscape from a different perspective. Excellent facilities at the main pier houses. Toilets and licensed bars onboard, with seating outside on the upper decks and inside the lower deck saloons. Cruise through iconic mountain and countryside panoramas. Starting at Glenridding Pier, it is a one-hour cruise to Pooley Bridge Pier. There is an option to get off at Pooley Bridge but check your return cruise time back to Glenridding. It is a 15 minute walk to Pooley Bridge village with a selection of tea rooms, pubs and independent shops, pick up a souvenir before returning to the pier for your cruise back Glenridding.

Ghyll Scrambling is hard to describe and impossible to forget! As the Lake Districts most popular outdoor activity, you are guaranteed laughs and adventure. Experienced instructors will be on hand throughout your Ghyll Scramble to ensure that you and your small group will get the most out of this amazing activity, and leave with memories of an amazing experience and possibly a small souvenir bruise! We provide; High quality, full length wetsuits all year round. Extra wetsuit socks, gloves and hats in the colder months. Free photos of your activity The option to hire a GoPro to create your our film of the activity. The best instructors!

Lake District White Water Rafting is a fantastic Adventure Day Out with your family and friends. We run on various rivers in, and around, The Lake District – to give you a brilliant time, whatever the weather! Whether you’re here for the day, or on holiday, we are open all year round, and are the perfect addition to your Lake District Trip! The only people to offer White Water Rafting in The Lake District - We chase the water, so locations are sometimes switched to make sure you get the best experience.

Satisfying adventure cravings since 2012 - Endless Adventure North East is proud to provide bespoke and individually adapted activities that have exceeded the expectations of over 10,000 adventurers. Gorge walking is the ultimate adventure. Located in one of the North East's most stunning gorges, you can expect to slide down natural slides, jump into bottomless pools, climb water falls and explore river caves along the way. There are at least 10 elements that you will take part in as you work your way up this completely natural environment. Our equipment is top of the range and have mobile changing facilities are available for your comfort and convenience. We will also provide you with hundreds of photos taken on waterproof cameras. Please note, if you are a group of 6 or more, contact us for a private booking with transfers included.

We use the highest qualified rock climbing instructors in the UK scheme (MIA, now called MCI award holders), so they are not limited as to what they can teach you - so we can really show you the best side of Lake District Climbing!

Explore Cumbria’s coast your way with this online guidebook, illustrating a scenic 173-mile (278km) point-to-point trip across 20 destinations /4 sections, incl Morecambe Bay, Furness Peninsula, Haverigg to Silloth, Carlisle, Hadrian’s Wall, plus dip into the Lake District. Each covering classic destinations, coast & hidden gems. WHAT TO EXPECT • This online plan is ready to browse and inspire–use at home or on your phone on the go. • An overarching plan to shape your multi-destination holiday, with sample itineraries, for your timeframe from 3 to 14 days. • Inspire your trip, with places to go, where to stay, plus directions/parking etc. • Note: the guide itself is not customisable. However, each route includes our own pre-populated Google Maps with pins, plus customisable directions by section on Google Maps. Get started today with instant access (choose the nearest date as with 1 year’s access, there’s no need to wait until your travel date). Use on smartphone, tablet, or desktop.

A relaxing way to explore the most beautiful Lake in the English Lake District, learning some new skills along the way. With a local guide by your side, you will quickly master the paddle board, take part in some challenges and learn some local facts along the way!

As well as being a test of skill and concentration as you learn to master the canoes, we will also see some of the Lake Districts stunning scenery and wildlife. You can also hear some of the strange tales that have happened over the years in these quiet fells!

As well as being an adrenaline filled trip up the side of the Fleetwith Pike, we pass through some of the old mine workings, and can really feel the history of mining in this harsh environment.

For those looking for a challenge, and being inside the mine means it's a perfect option when the weather is not so great! It is a unique environment, and you can marvel at the sheer scale of the chambers that were cut out by the miners long ago.

Take the worry out of your departure to Manchester Airport (MAN) and pre-book a private transfer to suit your group size (up to 8 people). Avoid the long lines for taxis at the hotel, and travel in the comfort of a Premium car or minivan.