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What Our Visitors Say About YMCA Lakeside
At YMCA Lakeside, every residential is different. From school groups across the North of England to youth organisations and teams […]
Working Together to Protect Windermere for Future Generations
Windermere is at the heart of what makes Lakeside a remarkable place. YMCA Lakeside proudly supports the Love Windermere Partnership, […]
Why Scottish Schools Choose YMCA Lakeside for Residential Trips and Digital Detox
When planning a Scottish school residential, finding the right balance of adventure, personal development and wellbeing is essential. For one […]
YMCA Lakeside Launches First Water-Based Activity Skills Week
Young people aged 11–15 are invited to make a splash this summer as YMCA Lakeside launches its very first Water-Based […]
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 […]
Meet Sarah, one of Lakeside YMCA’s Outdoor Instructors
Meet Sarah, one of Lakeside YMCA’s passionate outdoor instructors. Driven by a desire to help young people discover confidence, resilience, […]
Introducing the Spell Garden – a new nature and wellbeing space at YMCA Lakeside
We’re delighted to share the first chapter of an exciting new creative project at YMCA Lakeside: the Spell Garden. Inspired […]
What visitors are saying about their YMCA Lakeside experience in Summer
At YMCA Lakeside, we’re proud to provide unforgettable residential experiences where young people grow in confidence, develop new skills, and […]
Lancaster Girls’ Grammar School Visit YMCA Lakeside
“What we wanted for our students was a residential which allowed them to be a little bit outside their comfort […]
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What Our Visitors Say About YMCA Lakeside
At YMCA Lakeside, every residential is different. From school groups across the North of England to youth organisations and teams […]
Working Together to Protect Windermere for Future Generations
Windermere is at the heart of what makes Lakeside a remarkable place. YMCA Lakeside proudly supports the Love Windermere Partnership, […]
Why Scottish Schools Choose YMCA Lakeside for Residential Trips and Digital Detox
When planning a Scottish school residential, finding the right balance of adventure, personal development and wellbeing is essential. For one […]
YMCA Lakeside Launches First Water-Based Activity Skills Week
Young people aged 11–15 are invited to make a splash this summer as YMCA Lakeside launches its very first Water-Based […]
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