Things To Do In The Lake District For Couples
Undoubtedly the Lake District is one of the most romantic places to visit in England. With beautiful scenery, local distilleries and lots of outdoor activities to be enjoyed, it has a wide variety of things to do and makes the perfect place for couples to visit. In this post, we’ll go through some of the top things to do in the Lake District for couples.
Things to do in the Lake District for Couples
Enjoy a spa day for two
Go for a bike ride
Date night at a 100 year old cinema
Visit the Lakes Distillery
Go kayaking or paddle boarding
Go stargazing
Enjoy A Spa Day For Two
What could be better than enjoying a spa day for two, nestled in the stunning landscape of the Lake District. There are many great locations to choose from all across the area and many of them take advantage of their surroundings with spa gardens and outside pools.
Unwind and connect with your partner by enjoying a day of relaxing treatments. Make a break of it with afternoon tea or even an overnight package.
Go For A Bike Ride
The Lake District is synonymous with beautiful scenery and there is no better way to take it all in than a bike ride through the landscape. Across the Lake District, there are trails for cyclists of all levels, making it the perfect activity for couples. You can take a steady ride along the bridleways in places like Staveley village or the abandoned railway turned cycle route, The Torver Trail. For the adrenaline junkies and experienced mountain bikers, there is the challenging Altura Trail in Whinlatter Forest.
Why not pack a picnic to stop and enjoy along the way and make a real day of it.
Date Night At A 100 Year Old Cinema
Heading to the cinema to catch a film is a classic date night and what could setting could be more classic than a 100 year old picture house! The Keswick Alhambra Cinema is a beautiful, historic theatre-style cinema and the perfect place for couples to enjoy a classy evening. The picture house may be old but it has been lovingly restored and fitted with modern sound and projection equipment and shows all the latest blockbusters.
Visit the Lakes Distillery
Enjoying delicious food and drink together is a fantastic activity for couples to bond over and a visit to the Lakes Distillery makes a great day date. The distillery is where some of the finest Whisky, Gin and Vodka is produced and you can book on to daily tours and tasting sessions. For an extra special experience, book a table in The Bistro and enjoy a tasty lunch or indulge in afternoon tea.
They also have a shop onsite, so you can pick up a bottle of your favourite tipple to take home and enjoy later.
Go kayaking or paddle boarding
This one is an activity for the adventurous couples. Some of the best paddle boarding and kayaking in England can be found in the Lake District and there are companies all across the area where you can hire equipment for a fun day together. Some companies, such as Keswick Adventures, even offer bespoke trips and added extras like a bottle of bubbly for a day to truly remember.
Go stargazing
The Lake District is one of the top locations in England for stargazing. Did you know that with such little light pollution, it has some of the darkest skies in the country? It’s the perfect setting to wrap up warm, snuggle under a blanket and gaze up at the night sky together.
Places like Castlerigg near Keswick have fantastic stargazing opportunities. Castlerigg Hall purposely do not light up their grounds and for a refundable deposit, you can borrow some binoculars and gaze away. Other great places to view the stars are The Langdale Valley, Wasdale Head, Grizedale Forest, Derwentwater and Borrowdale Valley. Not visible to approx. 80% of the UK, you’ll likely see the Milky Way and at certain times of the year, the Aurora Borealis.
As we mentioned earlier, there is a huge variety of activities in the Lake District for couples. If history and culture is what takes your fancy, there are also many museums and historic sites to visit such as the Lakeland Motor Museum, Muncaster Castle and Lakeside & Haverthwaite Heritage Railway.
No matter what couples activity you choose to do in the Lake District, you’re sure to have an incredible time in one of England’s most romantic spots.
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