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Leisure Facilities
A leisure centre with heated indoor pool, spa pool, steam room and gym is free to hotel residents at each of our three hotels in the lake district, Damson Dene Hotel near Lake Windermere, Riverside Hotel in the centre of Kendal, and Newby Bridge Hotel overlooking Lake Windermere. We also offer beauty treatments and pamper breaks at the Damson Dene Hotel. Leisure Club membership packages are available at the Riverside Hotel and the Damson Dene Hotel.
For full details of the leisure facilities at each of our Lake District hotels;
Damson Dene Hotel :: Newby Bridge Hotel :: Riverside Hotel
Family Friendly
Visiting the Lake District is a great experience for all the family, here are just a few of the great attractions we have on our doorstep:
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The World of Beatrix Potter is a magical attraction for all the family. Inside all 23 Peter Rabbit tales are brought to life with sights, sounds and even smells. Outdoors you can explore the delightful new Peter Rabbit Garden. |
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Your chance to be Tarzan for the day - The Go Ape experience gets you outdoors in the fresh air and above all is just great fun. |
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See things that swim, things that fly and things that bite!Lakes Aquarium allows you to visit the lakes of the world, along with those a little closer to home- making it a captivating centrepiece to the Lake District. |
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A diverse and unique collection of some 30,000 exhibits, carefully assembled over a period of almost 50 years, has been painstakingly displayed afresh, alongside many non motoring additions, in fully DDA compliant, state-of-the-art premises, with a beautiful riverside setting. Take a look at our special offer in conjuction with the Lakeland Motor Museum. |
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Prepare to be truly amazed with penguins, lions, tigers, giraffes, rhinos, hippos, kangaroos, lemurs, monkeys and much much more - you will not experience anything like this anywhere else in the UK! |
Other leisure activities
There are several nearby golf courses and some of the finest walking in the country on and around the Lakeland fells. If you are looking for a golfing or walking holiday our staff will be pleased to organise an itinerary for you. Lake Windermere also offers some of the best water-sport facilities in the country.
Damson Dene Hotel 015395 68676 | Riverside Hotel Kendal 01539 734861 | Newby Bridge Hotel 015395 31222 | Cuckoo Brow Inn 01539 443425








