Things to do
Enjoy a perfectly relaxing break at Gill Brow Farm, nestled in the heart of the Lake District’s Newlands Valley, a place of outstanding natural beauty. It is quintessential Beatrix Potter countryside and near to Braithwaite, one of the Lake District’s most picture-postcard villages. Buttermere is also on our doorstep and is equally picturesque.
Gill Brow Farm is also only 15 minutes from Keswick, of one of the Lake District’s most popular market towns. A great place to join the bustle as you browse independent shops, enjoy a tipple or a bite to eat in one of the many tearooms, pubs and restaurants or visit the local Theatre By the Lake.
Being in the Lake District, which is now a UNESCO World Heritage Site, you don’t have far to go to enjoy walks and hikes in beautiful countryside. Step out the door from Gill Brow Farm and you will enjoy glorious scenery all around and an abundance of walks for all abilities. Whinlatter, the Lake District’s mountain forest, is also nearby for forest hikes or mountain-bike rides and lots more for all the family. We’ve put together a collection of ideas for things to see and do while staying with us. Click here to find out more.
Fell Walking
Keswick
Theatre by the Lake
We’re lucky to have one of the most friendly and beautifully situated theatres in all of England on our doorstep, with a year round selection of high quality theatre, music, talks and festivals that provides stacks of entertainment to suit all tastes. Also, did you know that we’re Ambassadors for the Theatre by the Lake and are able to offer our guests a £3 discount when booking tickets? Please ask us about your special discount code or see our posters and room cards.
Lake Cruise
Honister Slate Mine
Visit the last working slate mine in England. At Honister Slate Mine they have been quarrying for Westmorland Green Slate since 1728. The mine is located close to Gill Brow Farm and there is plenty to see and do including a visit to the cafe, shop, or for the more adventurous there is a Via Ferrata which follows the original miners' route to the top of Fleetwith Pike.
Whinlatter Forest
Hire a Boat
Buttermere
Ashness Bridge
Anne Wilson
Gill Brow Farm, Newlands Valley, Keswick, Cumbria, CA12 5TS
