YHA Windermere

This centre enjoys a spectacular setting overlooking Lake Windermere with its own extensive grounds and panoramic views of the Lakeland mountains. Offering comfortable accommodation, all day access, a friendly relaxed atmosphere and healthy food options, the centre provides an ideal base for exploring south Lakeland.

Pupils love the large wooded grounds with their own Outdoor Classroom, Nature Trails and Orienteering course. Self-led activities are available free of charge

General information

  • 69 beds: Mostly 4 bedded plus 1, 2, 3, 6 and 8 bedded rooms.

  • Meals available: breakfast, picnic lunch and evening meal
Services and facilities
  • Free planning visit
  • 1:10 free leader places
  • Fully risk assessed activities and accommodation
  • Assistance with risk assessment
  • All day access to centre
  • Free hot drinks for staff
  • Small shop with gifts, soft drinks and chocolate
  • Dining room can be used as a classroom
  • Payphone and internet access
  • Drying room with laundry facilities
  • Terrace area with picnic tables overlooking the lake
  • Large grounds with Outdoor Classroom/Storytelling area
  • Try our simple orienteering course in the hostel grounds
  • Have a go at the Woodland Scavenger Hunt
  • Explore the hostel grounds with a ‘Nature Detective’ sheet
  • Borrow the binoculars for a spot of bird watching in our own grounds
  • Outdoor activities (kayaking, canoeing, raft building, ghyll scrambling, climbing, team building etc) are available through a local Adventure company (AALA licensed) at extra charge
  • Games available: play parachute, Giant Connect 4 and a variety of board games  
Meals

We are passionate about the meals we produce and that's why all our food is prepared using fresh, seasonal ingredients, sourced locally where available, prepared and cooked to order. We offer flexible meal times to fit in with your itinerary and with prior notice, we are happy to cater for any special dietary requests.

Team building watersports

from £58

Subjects: Cross Curricular
Course Levels: Key Stage 2, Key Stage 3, Key Stage 4

Perfect for the start of the school year, this residential enables children and staff to get to know each other in a friendly and informal environment, whilst encouraging children to build confidence and develop team-building skills.

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Outdoor activity breaks

from £66

Subjects: P.E. and Outdoor Activity
Course Levels: Key Stage 1, Key Stage 2, Key Stage 3, Key Stage 4, A/S Level, A Level/ A2

3 days (2 nights) full board

Run in conjunction with a local Outdoor Adventure Company the package offers all the benefits of a residential experience with the challenges of Outdoor Activities.

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Go wild!

from £92

Subjects: Science
Course Levels: Key Stage 1, Key Stage 2, Key Stage 3

3 days (2 nights) full board

An action-packed fun package!

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