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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.
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.
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 […]
YMCA Lakeside – outdoor instructors all set for a new season
A new intake of instructors, at one of Europe’s largest outdoor activity centres, Lakeside, Windermere, is being put through their paces ahead of the season starting.
Otters return to Lakeside for the winter
If you need something to warm your heart on a cold winter morning, then what better than this glimpse of otters playing near Lakeside.
Do you know how the YMCA has shaped all of our lives?
With more than 58 million members in over 120 countries worldwide, the YMCA is the world’s largest youth movement. But few people know just how much the YMCA has shaped our history.
Latest News & Events
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.
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.
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