Glaramara is able to offer groups the opportunity to participate in residential outdoor activity programmes by operating from its near neighbour, Barrow House.

Whether you are a school, college or adult group looking for a venue for an Event, we think an outdoor activity package involving Glaramara and Derwentwater YHA at Barrow House, could be the ideal solution for you.

This 200-year-old mansion boasts extensive grounds with a large field and woodlands. Children will find plenty of space to play and look out for wildlife, including many species of birds, red squirrels and badgers. It also has a waterfall in the grounds powering a hydro-generator; ideal in these times of increased carbon emissions.

Situated on the shore of Lake Derwentwater it is only 2 miles from the popular market town of Keswick. As well as lake activities such as kayaking, canoeing and dinghy sailing, it is close to many of the crags and ghylls we use for our outdoor activities including rock climbing, abseiling and gorge scrambling.

Barrow House can cater for sizeable groups with a total of 88 beds in dormitory style accommodation. It also has extensive facilities including classroom/conference room, common room, games room, library, lounge, shop, laundry and drying room. Meals can be self-catered or can be provided by the hostel in its dining room. There is, also, a table license. In addition, Keswick with its large variety of food and drink establishments is ‘close at hand’.

For information on summer outdoor activities at Barrow House please click here:

www.glaramara.co.uk/news-events/do-it-4-real-yha-and-john-muir-award

Please contact us (or call 017687 77222) for further information.