There are lots of activities in Bassenthwaite and the surrounding area:

Cycling
Have a different holiday, why not bring your Mountain bike/ road cycle, leave the car and enjoy the scenery by bike

Family activities
There are many local attractions ideal for Families, such as Mirehouse Gardens (including children's adventure trail) Trotters world of Animals, both of which are within 3 Miles of Highside Farm.

Sightseeing
Highside Farm is lucky to be situated in such an area of outstanding natural beauty, with stunning scenery all around. The market town of Keswick and Cockermouth are less than 8 miles away where both of which have numerous tourist attractions and museums.

Shopping
Why not come and do a spot of Shopping, Keswick is well known for its outdoor shops and unusual boutiques, ideal for a spot of Christmas shopping. We are also well situated for those who wish to travel further a field, to places such as Newcastle, Carlisle and Edinburgh.

Bird Watching
The osprey nest is situated across the lake from Highside Farm although Dodd wood viewpoint is situated only 2 miles from Highside Farm. The ospreys have been watched from Highside Farm garden and the breakfast table. (Visit www.ospreywatch.co.uk for more info)

Weddings
Many weddings are held in the area and we are an ideal place for using as your base, if you do not want to pay the extortionate prices in the hotels!

Other activities
All the usual activities are all at hand also, such as Horse riding, Fishing, Bike Hire, and Water sports, Bassenthwaite sailing club is situated only approximately 4 miles away. Keswick has a lovely cinema which is open 12 months of the Year and the renowned Keswick theatre by the lake which has many award winning productions on show are both well worth a visit. Why not try your hand at paragliding or quad biking; there are many activities available in the Lake District of which these are only a few.