What to Do, Where to Go

Here are some ideas of things to do during your stay at Beach Rise. We know there are many, many more!

Bowling Alley, Morecambe

Soul Bowl - 10 luxuriuos wood lanes and plushed panelled seating area. Restaurant overlooking the sea, bar, table football and pool.

Brantwood

Home of the Victorian writer, philosopher and critic, John Ruskin. This is a delightful place to visit.

Coniston Steam Yacht Gondola

Take this charming steamer ride across to Brantwood

Eaves Wood, Silverdale

In National Trust ownership, this beautiful woodland is on the edge of Silverdale. Numerous paths meander through the wood and at the top of the hill you will find the Victorian 'pepperpot'. Small NT car park plus some roadside parking.

Fishing

Clearwater Fisheries, Borwick near Carnforth

Gait Barrows National Nature Reserve, Silverdale,

Lying at the heart of this Area of Oustanding Natural Beauty (AONB) is Gait Barrows National Nature Reserve, one of Britain's most important limestone landscapes.

Look out for butterflies such as the Duke of Burgundy and High Brown Fritillary and the many species of dragonfly and damselfly. Some 800 species of moth have also been recorded, including the rare Silky Wainscot. For birdwatchers, there are some real treats in store with Green Woodpeckers, Woodcock, Reed Warbler, Blackcap, Bittern and Marsh Harrier. Public footpaths and way-marked trails help to find your way around.

Happy Mount Park, Morecambe

Created in the 1920s as a traditional urban park, today's family attractions cater for more modern tastes, whilst retaining the peace and tranquility of the original park. Included are splash and play parks, Adventure Pirate Golf and Happy Mount Railway.

Hill Top, Near Sawrey, Hawkshead

Beatrix Potter's 17th century farmhouse - a time-capsule of her life.

Lakes Aquarium

Near Newby Bridge

Leighton Moss Nature Reserve

Situated on the edge of Silverdale, RSPB Leighton Moss boasts the largest reed bed in north-west England and is home to a wide range of spectacular wildlife including otters, bearded tits, marsh harriers, egrets and red deer. 

Levens Hall and Gardens, Kendal

Home of the world's oldest topiary. beautiful gardens and interesting house. Children's playground including a willow labyrinth.

Markets

Weekly or twice weekly in Keswick, Kendal, Lancaster, Milnthorpe, Morecambe, Sedbergh and Ulverston

Sizergh Castle, Sizergh

Beautiful medieval house with rich gardens and estate.

South Lakes Safari Zoo near Ulverston

The Lakeland Wildlife Oasis, Milnthorpe

Ulverston

Take the train from Silverdale to this pretty market town, with its labyrinth of winding streets and thriving independent shops. Choice of places to eat and drink - try the Farmers Arms for good food and relaxing atmosphere.

Stan Laurel was born in Ulverston. Look out for the statue of him and his partner Oliver Hardy and don't miss the Laurel and Hardy Museum.

Ulverston has the shortest, widest and deepest canal in the world, which allowed a thriving maritime community to develop exporting cotton, slate and linens around the world.

Cumbria Crystal and Heron Glass are located here and both welcome visitors to watch their processes.

Cinemas

Lancaster, Morecambe and Ulverston

Theatres

The Dukes, Moor Lane, Lancaster

The Grand Theatre, St. Leonardgate, Lancaster