Title: Things to Do in Elterwater in 2026 | Expedia.com [Elterwater Travel Guide](https://expedia.com/Elterwater.dx6051164)[Hotels in Elterwater](https://expedia.com/Elterwater-Hotels.d6051164.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Flights to Elterwater](https://expedia.com/Cheap-Flights-To-Elterwater.d6051164.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Car Rentals in Elterwater](https://expedia.com/Car-Rentals-In-Elterwater.d6051164.Car-Rental-Guide)[Elterwater Vacation Packages](https://expedia.com/Elterwater.d6051164.Destination-Travel-Guides) # Things to do in Elterwater ## Find and book activities, attractions and tours ## Visit Elterwater Types of activities [Elterwater Travel Guide](https://expedia.com/Elterwater.dx6051164) ![Pretty lake in the Langdale valley. Easy walk from elterwater village , which continues along the river to Skelwith Bridge.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6051164/38440437-b732-4a8b-882d-be3146715ad8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Pretty lake in the Langdale valley. Easy walk from elterwater village , which continues along the river to Skelwith Bridge.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6051164/38440437-b732-4a8b-882d-be3146715ad8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Elterwater in Langdale. Classic Lakeland village with a good pub!](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6051164/6fefe243-b704-435f-a3c3-7930a0fb2303.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Autumnal Red Heather Reflections on Elter Water, in Lake District, England. A wonderful area for short walks or long hikes in the English countryside. #LifeAtExpedia #Reflections](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/4270/45f0eaf6-630f-4a0e-a170-ffdf582145c2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Elterwater, Cumbria UK - looking west](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/4270/137bd770-98d9-432d-ac05-ee3bad78fb5c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/4270/137bd770-98d9-432d-ac05-ee3bad78fb5c.jpg) by [Robert Freeman](https://www.panoramio.com/user/1861118?with_photo_id=19579781) ([Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 3.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0)) --- - ![find price illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__find_price.svg) ### Explore activities Explore thousands of experiences from activities and attractions to day tours and transfer. - ![calendar shield illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__calendar_shield.svg) ### Book with ease Skip the line- book tickets online in minutes to top attractions with free cancellation on many activities. - ![trophy illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__trophy.svg) ### Treat yourself One Key members save % or more on select activities, hotels, cars and vacation rentals. 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[Book now](https://expedia.com/deals?rfrr=ACTIVITIES_SPRING_PROMO_6051164) ## Recommended things to do in Elterwater | Number of things to do | 31 | | ------------------------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ | | Cheapest thing to do on Expedia | [Lakeland Motor Museum Entry Ticket](/things-to-do/lakeland-motor-museum-entry-ticket.a50058009.activity-details): $18 | | Top 5 things to do | [Lake District Adventure Sightseeing Day Trip from Liverpool](/things-to-do/lake-district-adventure-sightseeing-day-trip-from-liverpool.a2692349.activity-details)[MANCHESTER: Lake District Adventure - Sightseeing Day Trip Tour](/things-to-do/manchester-lake-district-adventure-sightseeing-day-trip-tour.a2931592.activity-details)[Coniston Water: 60-Minute Wild Cat Island Cruise](/things-to-do/coniston-water-60-minute-wild-cat-island-cruise.a49104317.activity-details)[Lake District: Six Lakes Morning Tour from Windermere](/things-to-do/lake-district-six-lakes-morning-tour-from-windermere.a45488428.activity-details)[MANCHESTER: Lake District Adventure Sightseeing Day Trip](/things-to-do/manchester-lake-district-adventure-sightseeing-day-trip.a1997150.activity-details) | | Under $25 | [Coniston Water: 60-Minute Wild Cat Island Cruise](/things-to-do/coniston-water-60-minute-wild-cat-island-cruise.a49104317.activity-details)[Lakeland Motor Museum Entry Ticket](/things-to-do/lakeland-motor-museum-entry-ticket.a50058009.activity-details)[Literary Lake District – Online Self-Guided Road Trip Plan](/things-to-do/literary-lake-district-online-self-guided-road-trip-plan.a48700128.activity-details) | | With kids | [Lake District Adventure Sightseeing Day Trip from Liverpool](/things-to-do/lake-district-adventure-sightseeing-day-trip-from-liverpool.a2692349.activity-details)[MANCHESTER: Lake District Adventure - Sightseeing Day Trip Tour](/things-to-do/manchester-lake-district-adventure-sightseeing-day-trip-tour.a2931592.activity-details)[Coniston Water: 60-Minute Wild Cat Island Cruise](/things-to-do/coniston-water-60-minute-wild-cat-island-cruise.a49104317.activity-details)[Lake District: Six Lakes Morning Tour from Windermere](/things-to-do/lake-district-six-lakes-morning-tour-from-windermere.a45488428.activity-details)[MANCHESTER: Lake District Adventure Sightseeing Day Trip](/things-to-do/manchester-lake-district-adventure-sightseeing-day-trip.a1997150.activity-details) | ## What to do in Elterwater --- Looking for sports, concerts, or theater events in Elterwater? [Search event tickets](https://www.expedia.com/event-tickets/) to see what's happening today, or to plan what to do this weekend! --- --- ### Discover the most popular places to visit in Elterwater ![grasmere views, lake district, Shutterstock ID 1200996316, Purchase Order: SP-1897, Order Number: SP-1897 Go Guides, Client/Licensee: Hotels.com, Other: Supattra Laoreiam](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621533024741/301145dc-48bb-4a31-941a-9cfcce254854.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Grasmere Lake & Rydal Water You can learn about the history of Grasmere with a trip to Grasmere Lake & Rydal Water. Stroll along the lakeside or visit the spas in this relaxing area. [](https://expedia.com/Grasmere-Lake-Rydal-Water-Ambleside.d553248621533024741.Vacation-Attraction) ![Rydal Mount showing a house and interior views](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6087985/09453ab2-b83d-44cd-b709-38ac5a639be8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Rydal Mount 5/5(2 reviews) Wander through the picturesque grounds of Wordsworth’s family home and imagine how the views of lakes inspired him to write. [](https://expedia.com/Rydal-Mount-Ambleside.d6087985.Vacation-Attraction) ![Ambleside showing a lake or waterhole and boating](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635171373525/b5330aea-8a32-4e0e-ae3a-841250b30dc4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Ambleside Pier Enjoy views of England’s largest lake, cruise the waters on a steamer and by rowboat and ride a horse-drawn carriage into a historic village. [](https://expedia.com/Ambleside-Pier-Ambleside.d553248635171373525.Vacation-Attraction) ![Dove Cottage which includes a garden, a house and heritage elements](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6087983/e3e15d5a-ccbb-407c-a19f-d54f92fe4980.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Dove Cottage Visit the 17th-century house where William Wordsworth lived for almost a decade and wrote some of his most celebrated works. [](https://expedia.com/Dove-Cottage-Ambleside.d6087983.Vacation-Attraction) ![Across the lake to Heron Pike.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/4270/7994255b-5d73-467c-aca8-3e10b7aba33d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Rydal Water Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Rydal Water during your travels in Lakes. [](https://expedia.com/Rydal-Water-Ambleside.d553248635998039646.Vacation-Attraction) #### Hill Top Farm 4.5/5(39 reviews) You can spend time studying the exhibits at Hill Top Farm in Near Sawrey. Stroll along the lakeside or visit the spas in this relaxing area. [](https://expedia.com/Hill-Top-Farm-Ambleside.d6088001.Vacation-Attraction) #### Grizedale Forest Explore the great outdoors at Grizedale Forest, a lovely green space in Hawkshead. Amble around this relaxing area's lakeside and enjoy its lively bars. [](https://expedia.com/Grizedale-Forest-Ambleside.d553248621563222831.Vacation-Attraction) #### Tarn Hows Explore the great outdoors at Tarn Hows, a lovely green space in Ambleside. Stroll along the lakeside or visit the spas in this relaxing area. [](https://expedia.com/Tarn-Hows-Ambleside.d6088003.Vacation-Attraction) #### Wray Castle You can spend time browsing the exhibits at Wray Castle in Claife. Stroll along the lakeside or visit the spas in this relaxing area. [](https://expedia.com/Wray-Castle-Ambleside.d553248621561943138.Vacation-Attraction) --- Looking for fun things to do nearby? Check [things to do near me](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do-near-me) to find and book the best things to do, fun activities, and top attractions wherever you happen to be. --- ## Popular day trips from Elterwater ![Ambleside showing night scenes, a small town or village and street scenes](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/4270/4a7e598b-2b78-4614-ac14-fcc5225f8ec2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Ambleside ![Grasmere showing street scenes, a house and a small town or village](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/4368/e9e938ca-2e9f-4db3-93c5-e31365fc2abc.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Grasmere ![Slaters Bridge, Little Langdale](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/601594/cca653ed-5521-4604-9fda-09833950be5b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Little Langdale ![A view over Baysbrown Campsite #camping #mountains #lakedistrict #cumbria #uk #chapelstile ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6361584/8c69e0be-144c-45aa-972c-476092dc385f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Chapel Stile ![A flat walk on New Year’s Day after walking over Loughrigg Fell, this time on the way to the pub 😊 #reflections #riverbrathay #lakedistrict ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6361585/fb1609fb-f0ad-466e-a631-e8bc48a916be.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Skelwith Bridge ![Walk from Ambleside to Loughrigg Tarn, a small natural lake beside Loughrigg Fell. ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6361586/a64d602e-d2d2-4ef9-b3cb-1a53c04e3372.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Loughrigg ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Elterwater worth visiting? ### How do I spend a day in Elterwater? ### What is the top tourist attraction in Elterwater? ### Is three days enough to stay in Elterwater? ### What are some activities to do in Elterwater with kids? > - [Lake District Adventure Sightseeing Day Trip from Liverpool](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/lake-district-adventure-sightseeing-day-trip-from-liverpool.a2692349.activity-details) > - [MANCHESTER: Lake District Adventure - Sightseeing Day Trip Tour](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/manchester-lake-district-adventure-sightseeing-day-trip-tour.a2931592.activity-details) > - [Coniston Water: 60-Minute Wild Cat Island Cruise](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/coniston-water-60-minute-wild-cat-island-cruise.a49104317.activity-details) > - [Lake District: Six Lakes Morning Tour from Windermere](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/lake-district-six-lakes-morning-tour-from-windermere.a45488428.activity-details) > - [MANCHESTER: Lake District Adventure Sightseeing Day Trip](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/manchester-lake-district-adventure-sightseeing-day-trip.a1997150.activity-details) ### What to do in Elterwater for adults? ### Are there free things to do in Elterwater? ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/mad-service/footer/bnaBanners/BEX_Footer.jpg) ## Go further with the Expedia app Save even more - get up to 20% on select hotels when you book on the app. Our app deals help you to save on trips so you can travel more and manage it all on the go. 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