Things To Do
Matterdale and the neighbouring Lake District areas offer a plethora of activities and entertainment. Here is just a small selection.

Aira Force
National Trust's Aira Force and Ullswater, Cumbria, is a beautiful waterfall set amongst ancient woodland and landscaped glades.

Dalemain
Historic Dalemain house and gardens near Ullswater in the English Lake District. One of the most beautiful stately homes in the North West of England

Dalemain
Old-school, theatre-style picture house with a balcony and a programme of mainstream blockbusters.

Kong Adventure, Keswick
Huge variety of adventures - indoor climbing wall, via Ferrata, Ghyll scrambling

Lakeland Bird of Prey Centre
A large collection of birds of prey - hawks, eagles, vultures, owls, falcons and buzzards, set in a walled garden.

Lowther Castle
Dramatic ruins, exhibition, gardens within gardens, children's adventure playground, cafe

Penrith Alhambra Cinema
A two screen cinema for latest films and live New York MET opera and National Theatre screenings.

Rheged Centre
A destination for family activities, food, cinema, shops, playground, arts and culture and for topping up on fuel.

Rookin House
Rookin House Farm Equestrian and Activity Centre offers exciting outdoor activities in Cumbria - the Lake District: Quad biking, horse riding, pony trekking, clay pigeon shooting.

Theatre by the Lake
Beautiful local theatre in Keswick with acclaimed wide-ranging productions and concerts.

Ullswater Steamers
Cruise around Ullswater lake taking in Pooley Bridge, Howtown, Glenridding and Aira Force along the way.