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New activities at YMCA Lakeside means more adventures in nature

Young people can have more adventures in nature as work finishes on our new zipwire, crate stack and king swing. […]

Mahdlo Youth Group visit to YMCA Lakeside

Mahdlo Youth Group joined us for a residential at YMCA Lakeside.

Raft Building on Windermere

A school’s view of a winter residential at YMCA Lakeside

Book to visit Lakeside YMCA in the autumn or winter for a school's residential.

Lakeside Dragon Boat Regatta 12 July 2025

Join us in 2025 to take part in a Dragon Boat Regatta on Windemere, Lake District. It's all for a good cause.

YMCA Lakeside Activities

2026 Residential Trips Now Open for Booking – Lock in 2025 Prices Today!

Planning ahead for your school’s 2026 residential trip? Here’s some exciting news: we’re offering 2025 pricing for all bookings confirmed […]

Discover one of the UK’s most stunning outdoor classrooms in winter

Booking a winter residential trip to YMCA Lakeside in the heart of the Lake District offers schools a unique opportunity […]

Outdoor education leader retires after decades of dedicated service

After 45 years of service in the outdoor education sector Mike Margeson is retiring from a career with the YMCA […]

A hat trick of results for YMCA Lakeside, one of Europe’s largest outdoor activity centres

We have passed three key inspections with flying colours. As part of a benchmarking exercise, which allows us to operate, […]

YMCA Lakeside, Schools Challenge Returns for 2025

Schools across the UK are invited to take part in the exciting 2025 Lakeside Schools Challenge at YMCA Lakeside, open […]