It’s more than a job at Lakeside
At YMCA Lakeside we provide high quality residential and day experiences to over 12,000 people each year. When our customers visit Lakeside they overcome challenges, defeat fear, develop relationships and build the skills and character traits that serve them throughout life.
We’re a happy and hard-working team with a focus on delivering enjoyable and challenging programmes that change young people’s lives for the better. Based on the south western shores of Lake Windermere, in 100 acres of private woodland, we provide high-quality outdoor adventure holidays and development programmes for schools, youth groups and corporate clients and families.
We make the most of our natural location, offering more than 50 water and land-based activities ranging from sailing and kayaking to fell walking and abseiling. If you’re interested in joining us for the season or if you’re looking for a career at Lakeside, please browse our current vacancies.
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Latest News & Events

Last chance to enter the Lakeside Dragon Boat Regatta 2026
There’s still time – but not much. Teams across the region are being urged to act fast as the deadline […]

Barrow Young People Experience First Outdoor Adventure
Youngsters from Walney and Barrow experienced their first ever outdoor residential this month (March) in the heart of the Lake […]

Rob Johnson Progresses to Operations Manager at YMCA Lakeside
We are pleased to share the progression of Rob Johnson into the role of Operations Manager, following his successful completion […]

What visitors are saying about their Lakeside experience in Autumn
Autumn is a special time at YMCA Lakeside. With quieter shores, changing colours across Windermere and crisp fresh air, it […]
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