Activity holidays in summer
Feel at one with nature as you explore charming county roads, rugged hills and scenic lakes on an adventure holiday. From heat-pumping Mountain biking to laid back boating holidays, there are plenty of ways to enjoy England’s great outdoors this summer. Explore the places that inspired the classic tale of ‘Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland’ on a cycling break in Oxfordshire, enjoy an exhilarating rush as you kitesurf on the seas of Devon’s World Heritage Jurassic Coast, and learn survival skills on a bushcraft adventure in Nottingham.
Experience the adventure and thrills of the Monsal Trail
Whizz through four former railway tunnels on your bicycle and enjoy breathtaking views on the Monsal Trail.
Location: Hassop, Derbyshire
Discover The Lakes by Canoe
Canoe along the Derwentwater and discover something special about being close to the water.
Location: Keswick, Cumbria
Reach new heights on a Lake District mountain
Climb where only birds fly and explore a hidden underground world in Cumbria’s Lake District mountains, the ultimate place to broaden your horizons.
Location: Honister Pass, Cumbria
Explore the Lakes in a funky electric 'Twizy'
The head-turning electric Renault ‘Twizys’ are now available for anyone to hire.
Location: Ullswater, Cumbria
May events: Celebrate nature at Keswick Mountain Festival
Enjoy outdoor activities, world class speakers, sporting events, camping, and live music at this unique festival in the heart of the Lake District.
Location: Keswick, Cumbria
Go horseriding in the Lake District
Saddle up for a two-day horseriding trek around the fells of the Lake District.
Location: Lake District, Cumbria
Cycle and canoe in the iconic Seven Sisters Country Park
Explore the South Downs Way, near Eastbourne, discovering Seven Sisters Country Park by bicycle and the Cuckmere Valley by canoe.
Location: Eastbourne, East Sussex
Saddle up in the Peak District and Derbyshire
View some of the area’s finest scenery on a two-day trail ride, with exhilarating gallops, quintessentially English villages and cosy pub lunches.
Location: Bakewell, Derbyshire
Up, up and away...
Take a hot air balloon flight and drift along with the breeze enjoying stunning landscapes from a new perspective.
Location: Tissington, Derbyshire