Family-friendly things to do at Fell Foot

Visitors and their dog relaxing by the shore of Lake Windermere in spring at Fell Foot, Cumbria — There's plenty of space at Fell Foot to relax and enjoy the view of the lake | © National Trust Images/Chris Lacey

If you’re looking for some open space to play games and run off steam, a top spot for wildlife spotting and stone skimming or a great place for dog walking with a cafe, there’s plenty to keep everyone happy during a visit to Fell Foot.

Planning your family visit

Here is the information you need at a glance to help plan your day out at Fell Foot:

You'll find toilets and baby-changing facilities in the main car park, next to the café, and in the Active Base. There's also a Changing Places facility available in the boathouse adjoining the café
Play area is near the south car park.
Paths are pushchair friendly.
The access statement gives more detail about accessibility across the site.
The cafe offers a children's 'pick and mix' lunch including a sandwich, fruit, a treat and juice or water. Hot lunches are also available and tray bakes, cakes and scones are baked fresh each day.
Highchairs available in the cafe.
If you bring your own picnic, there are tables and benches can be found outside the café, or choose your own spot on the lawn, or a bench along the lakeshore. Barbeques are not permitted at Fell Foot.

Children doing archery at Fell Foot park in Windermere — Come and play at Fell Foot this summer | © National Trust Images / Steven Barber

Summer holiday family fun

Summer of play

Come and play at Fell Foot this summer. There will be badminton, archery, frisbee, golf and other activities available, free to use Monday – Friday during the summer holidays (20 July - 4 Septmber). We will also have a variety of wooden blocks and loose play equipment available for you to be creative with and build whatever you like.

Explore the nature trail. Collect your trail sheet from one of the welcome huts around the park.

Family-friendly activities

Discover the play area

Clamber, swing, spin and slide in the spacious outdoor play area located near the south car park.

Get set to ride a balance bike

Balance bikes are the perfect way to help your future cyclists learn how to ride in beautiful, traffic-free surroundings. The balance bikes are located at welcome point in the car park, free to use, and can be borrowed on a first come, first served basis – so just turn up and get going.

Dip your toe in Windermere

Pop on your wellies or watershoes and paddle at the waters’ edge.

Picnic with views

Pack your snacks and bring a blanket or picnic rug to make the most of the open lawns. If you have a kite, frisbee or ball bring them with you for hours of outdoor play. In the summer holidays there will be various sports equipment available to borrow free of charge, look for a big box near the cafe.

Playhouse and slide at Fell Foot playground | © S Hunter

Learn to paddleboard or kayak with Stoked Watersports

Our outdoor provider Stoked Watersports offer watersports and boat hire for all ages and experience levels. There is something for everyone with a choice of rowboats, kayaks (singles and doubles) and paddleboards. The hourly hire sessions throughout the day are ideal for beginners and families as Stoked Watersports provide all the equipment, on-water safety cover and coaching (as required). Visit the Stoked Watersports website for more details and to book.

If you have your own equipment

Canoe, kayak, inflatable dinghy and paddleboard owners can launch at the south end of the park for free, as long as you can carry the equipment down on foot from the car park.

The Active Base has hot showers and toasty changing rooms, complete with underfloor heating and secure lockers to make your day out comfortable. Day passes are available from just £2 and can be bought from the café. Please remember to Check Clean Dry if you are going on the waterto help prevent the spread of invasives in our waterways.

Kayaking on Lake Windermere at Fell Foot, Cumbria — Kayaking on Lake Windermere at Fell Foot | © National Trust Images/Chris Lacey

‘50 things to do before you’re 11¾’

Enjoy the great outdoors and get closer to nature with our ‘50 things’ list of activities for young adventurers. There are plenty to tick off here at Fell Foot; make your own list or try a few of our suggestions to ge you started: