Rookin House Activity Centre
Rookin House Activity Centre is based in Penrith, Cumbria, and offers a professional and friendly team to help you have a great time and enjoy the experiences available.
At Rookin House Activity Centre you will find all of the below activities, facilities, and important information.
Activities at Rookin House Activity Centre include:
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We have also included their opening times and contact details. If you have any questions, you can contact the venue directly.
Facilities
Activities available in this location
Open Times
Contact
Ullswater
Penrith
Cumbria
CA11 0SS
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Assault Course
Age Appropriate
- Children
- Teenagers
- Adults
Location
- Outdoor
There is a varied and challenging assault course in the grounds of Rookin House. The session usually takes about 1 hour and you will be given a demonstrative safety brief at each element before you take on each other or the other team! The assault course can be incorporated in to a team building event by giving you an extra challenge e.g. a stretcher to navigate round but don’t harm your casualty…
Horse Riding
Age Appropriate
- Children
- Teenagers
- Adults
Location
- Outdoor
Experience the beauty of the Lakeland countryside and its changing seasons from the back of a horse. We can arrange rides to suit you from 1 hour to a full day. Rookin house has a wide variety of options for both trekking and riding lessons.
Pony Trekking
Age Appropriate
- Children
- Teenagers
- Adults
Location
- Outdoor
Experience the beauty of the Lakeland countryside and its changing seasons from the back of a horse. We can arrange rides to suit you from 1 hour to a full day. Rookin house has a wide variety of options for both trekking and riding lessons.
Human Bowling
Age Appropriate
- Children
- Teenagers
- Adults
Location
- Outdoor
One player climbs into the ball. He or she is then strapped securely into the seat by a body harness. The other players roll the ball at pins situated 15 feet away, knocking over as many as possible. “It’s ten pin bowling – live!”
Tree Climbing
Age Appropriate
- Children
- Teenagers
- Adults
Location
- Outdoor
Tree climb - this physical actvity is what it says, the trees are tall pine trees that have had foot and hand holds on enabling you to climb up the tall scots pine tree trunks if you're brave enough... The tree climb is a popular addition to multi-activity packages. If you want to add the tree climb to a group activity package please do not hesitate to contact us.
Air Rifle Shooting
Age Appropriate
- Children
- Teenagers
- Adults
Location
- Indoor
Our modern rifles are accurate, powerful light and almost silent. Our range is purpose built where you can sit and take aim in comfort and undercover with an array of targets to test your aim and concentration which include traditional bulls eye, spinner & drop down targets to name a few.
Archery
Age Appropriate
- Children
- Teenagers
- Adults
Location
- Outdoor
Instruction by qualified GNAS instructors will enable you to get the most from this ancient art of toxophily. Competitive, yet relaxing archery can be enjoyed regardless of the Lakeland weather as we have indoor and outdoor facilities. We can easily accommodate a group of 10 people so it’s a great activity for family groups or friends of all age to have a bit of healthy competition and fun.
Clay Pigeon Shooting
Age Appropriate
- Teenagers
- Adults
Location
- Outdoor
Clay pigeon shooting is suitable for all ages* and ability. While using a variety of fully automatic promatic traps we can change the direction of any clay (simulating a variety of birds) allowing us to cater for complete beginners and the more accomplished shot. The session starts with you being matched up to right sized gun and a safety briefing showing you how to handle our Berretta shot guns with confidence. Once you are in position the first clays start to fly with your instructor
Paintball
Age Appropriate
- Children
- Teenagers
- Adults
Location
- Outdoor
Picture yourself behind enemy lines in the heart of the jungle. With stealth and speed, you advance over hazardous territory towards your target. Paintballing needs wits, courage, careful planning and dedicated teamwork. So let the battle begin! Paintball is particularly popular with groups of friends and corporate events. All safety equipment is provided. You will be briefed and trained by paintball supervisors before battle commences.
Fishing
Age Appropriate
- Children
- Teenagers
- Adults
Location
- Outdoor
The family fishing pond is ideal for beginners and children. The fishing pitches are on a pond, which is well stocked with rainbow trout, so, with a little skill, you could catch your dinner! All fishing tackle and bait are provided.
4x4 Off Road Driving Experience
Age Appropriate
- Teenagers
- Adults
Location
- Outdoor
You can experience the thrill of driving through mud and water, tackling gradients and generally driving in conditions you wouldn’t normally dream of. Accompanied at all times by one of our skilled instructors you will soon develop daring off road skills.
Argo Cat Driving
Age Appropriate
- Children
- Teenagers
- Adults
Location
- Outdoor
Fully versatile, this 8 wheeled, skid steer, amphibious all terrain vehicle is roomy enough for 5 adults or 8 small children to enjoy the ultimate off road experience. As the passengers you will be amazed as you are driven skilfully round natural obstacles including riverbanks and a lake, in a real life roller coaster ride.
Madtrax Buggies
Age Appropriate
- Teenagers
- Adults
Location
- Outdoor
Madtrax buggies are purpose built for use on a rough terrain circuit, and have all round suspension to ensure peak performance at all times. Full racing outfits are provided. Each race consists of 4 laps, with a grand final and a trophy for the winner. Each driver is guaranteed a minimum of 3 races per session.
Go Karting
Age Appropriate
- Teenagers
- Adults
Location
- Indoor
The Lake Districts only indoor Rally Cross circuit. Sessions organised as 5 practise laps and a series of 10 lap races. These latest Honda powered karts allow you to put your foot down hard to the floor and test your driving ability to the full! As you get faster the earth track gets slippier and if that’s not for you just take your time.
Junior Go Karting
Age Appropriate
- Children
- Teenagers
- Adults
Location
- Indoor
The Lake Districts only indoor Rally Cross circuit. Sessions organised as 5 practise laps and a series of 10 lap races. These latest Honda powered karts allow you to put your foot down hard to the floor and test your driving ability to the full! As you get faster the earth track gets slippier and if that’s not for you just take your time.
JCB Driving Experience
Age Appropriate
- Children
- Teenagers
- Adults
Location
- Outdoor
Here is a chance to do something different! Learn how to operate a JCB excavator – you never know when it might come in handy!
Mini Quad Bikes
Age Appropriate
- Children
- Teenagers
- Adults
Location
- Outdoor
We have smaller quads give younger children a chance to experience off road driving. At 6yrs old though, unless they are big for their age the children will physically struggle so please bear that in mind. If you would like to discuss the suitability of the mini quad driving for 6 & 7yr olds please do not hesitate to contact us on 017684 83561. Children over 12 years can join these treks, however, they are taken out in consideration of the least capable rider.
Dakar Off Road 4x4 Driving
Age Appropriate
- Teenagers
- Adults
Location
- Outdoor
You can experience the thrill of driving through mud and water, tackling gradients and generally driving in conditions you wouldn’t normally dream of. Accompanied at all times by one of our skilled instructors you will soon develop daring off road skills.
Powerturn Buggy Racing
Age Appropriate
- Children
- Teenagers
- Adults
Location
- Outdoor
The Powerturn looks impressive and with the exhilarating wheelies and fast spins and turns, it’s guaranteed to bring a smile to everyone’s face! Each engine powers one set of wheels, the cart has a unique driving style and is controlled by the driver by pushing both levers forward to accelerate and both back to stop. The cart is steered by pushing the levers independently (thus providing power only one side and turning the cart).
Quad Biking
Age Appropriate
- Children
- Teenagers
- Adults
Location
- Outdoor
Once you have been kitted out with overalls and a helmet you will be briefed by a LANTRA qualified instructor on how to operate the quad safely for maximum enjoyment. The trek will explore our Lakeland hill farm. You will start off on flat ground to build up confidence and progress over undulating ground, down steep banks and river crossings depending on the duration booked and the skill of the riders.
Reverse Steer Driving Experience
Age Appropriate
- Children
- Teenagers
- Adults
Location
- Outdoor
The Reverse Steer is an unusual and challenging group activity vehicle specially engineered to drive in opposites, turning left when you turn right and vice-versa! This might sound simple, but can you do it when the pressure is on with your whole team counting on you as you navigate your way through the myriad of obstacles, tight bends, chicanes and reversing sections, all against the clock it becomes far trickier!
Video Navigate Driving
Age Appropriate
- Children
- Teenagers
- Adults
Location
- Outdoor
‘Video Navigate’ involves a team member driving a vehicle around a course aided by the rest of their team. This would ordinarily be an easy task, however, when the driver is blindfolded and completely unable to see where they are going it adds a little more of a twist! Success is totally dependent on the communication skills and instruction of the participants to enable them to successfully navigate and complete the course. The team must maximize the driver’s ability to interpret