Family-friendly things to do at 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.
• Icecream Parlour open daily 2-4pm (20 July - 1 September)

Autumn & winter in the park at Fell Foot

In autumn and winter Fell Foot park is a great place to watch across the water as the woodland colours change alongside Windermere and later, if it’s cold enough, you’re likely to see mist over the lake or even a dusting of snow on the very tops of the fells.

A walk along the water’s edge and into the south meadow provides great views north towards to the Fairfield Horseshoe and brings you down to the southernmost tip of Windermere as it meets the River Leven. Here you’ll find rich reedbeds beginning to turn brown and home to wildlife such as the reed warbler and elusive otters.

It’s a great place to walk the dog on a blustery day with chance to warm up in the Boathouse café with a hot drink, soup or meal afterwards.

Family-friendly activities in the park

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 or skim stones.

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.