Blencathra Field Centre
Perched on the south facing slopes of Blencathra in the Lake District, the eco-friendly centre is ideal for residentials of all sizes.
Blencathra Field Centre, Blease Road, Threlkeld, Keswick, Cumbria. CA12 4SG
Call Reception on 01768 779601 or 01743 852100
Group accommodation with a true sense of space.
Perched on the south-facing slopes of the Lake District fells, Blencathra Field Centre provides an eco-friendly base for groups of all sizes. Operating on its own hydro and biomass green energy schemes, this impressive setting offers a spacious, inspiring environment with panoramic views, just a few miles from Keswick. It has a true sense of space, giving the site a unique quality, which many visitors enjoy year after year. The centre, along with several self-catering cottages is an ideal base for exploring and offers a perfect break away with access to a whole range of services and amenities.
Available year-round, the centre offers both catered and self-catered accommodation options. Guests can choose from bed and breakfast, full-board packages, or exclusive hire of the entire property on either a catered or self-catered basis. Ingredients are sourced locally wherever possible, and most dietary requirements can be catered for. Self-catering is only offered to groups that hire out the whole centre or if one of the smaller self-catering cottages is hired.
A popular choice for groups seeking adventure, team building, relaxation, and a connection with nature. Our qualified tutors and trusted activity partners can provide engaging educational experiences for both adults and children (subject to availability), these are chargeable and must be booked in advance. Please enquire for further details. It is ideally suited to educational groups, sports training weekends, corporate away days, youth, faith and family groups with the option of centre-led activities available. Once you arrive, it feels like a true escape into nature.
The centre accommodates up to 173 guests in 48 bedrooms across four buildings. The main house sleeps 116 in 31 bedrooms, St Johns annexe sleeps 10 in 3 bedrooms, Lonscale sleeps 25 in 9 bedrooms and Yonder End sleeps 22 in 5 bedrooms. All feature a range of room sizes including single, twin and dormitory style accommodation, some with en-suite facilities. There is also an additional 5 smaller self-catering cottages sleeping from 2-5 guests, please enquire for more information. In the main house, there are two ground floor accessible bedrooms offering en-suite wet-rooms and toilet facilities.
Facilities include a dining room, commercial kitchen, drying room, TV lounge room with games facilities, including table football and table tennis, six meeting/workrooms, cosy lounge, licenced bar, lockage bike storage and ample parking. Outside, there are various places to relax within beautifully manicured grounds, a patio area with seating, a basketball court and picnic areas and various lawned areas with easy access to multiple footpaths for Blencathra. Other guests staying in our self-catering properties will have shared use of these outdoor areas. To help everyone enjoy this spectacular location, a range of outdoor clothing is available to hire.
Bookings of all kinds are welcome; however, we regret that hen and stag parties cannot be accommodated.
Available year-round, the centre offers both catered and self-catered accommodation options. Guests can choose from bed and breakfast, full-board packages, or exclusive hire of the entire property on either a catered or self-catered basis. Ingredients are sourced locally wherever possible, and most dietary requirements can be catered for. Self-catering is only offered to groups that hire out the whole centre or if one of the smaller self-catering cottages is hired.
A popular choice for groups seeking adventure, team building, relaxation, and a connection with nature. Our qualified tutors and trusted activity partners can provide engaging educational experiences for both adults and children (subject to availability), these are chargeable and must be booked in advance. Please enquire for further details. It is ideally suited to educational groups, sports training weekends, corporate away days, youth, faith and family groups with the option of centre-led activities available. Once you arrive, it feels like a true escape into nature.
The centre accommodates up to 173 guests in 48 bedrooms across four buildings. The main house sleeps 116 in 31 bedrooms, St Johns annexe sleeps 10 in 3 bedrooms, Lonscale sleeps 25 in 9 bedrooms and Yonder End sleeps 22 in 5 bedrooms. All feature a range of room sizes including single, twin and dormitory style accommodation, some with en-suite facilities. There is also an additional 5 smaller self-catering cottages sleeping from 2-5 guests, please enquire for more information. In the main house, there are two ground floor accessible bedrooms offering en-suite wet-rooms and toilet facilities.
Facilities include a dining room, commercial kitchen, drying room, TV lounge room with games facilities, including table football and table tennis, six meeting/workrooms, cosy lounge, licenced bar, lockage bike storage and ample parking. Outside, there are various places to relax within beautifully manicured grounds, a patio area with seating, a basketball court and picnic areas and various lawned areas with easy access to multiple footpaths for Blencathra. Other guests staying in our self-catering properties will have shared use of these outdoor areas. To help everyone enjoy this spectacular location, a range of outdoor clothing is available to hire.
Bookings of all kinds are welcome; however, we regret that hen and stag parties cannot be accommodated.
Blencathra Field Centre is situated 300m up the south facing slopes of Blencathra in the Lake District National Park. It is situated just one mile outside the Lakeland village of Threlkeld, with panoramic views of the Lake District fells. There is an outdoor patio area, basketball/volley-ball court, picnic areas and various lawned areas with easy access to multiple footpaths for Blencathra. This impressive setting provides an inspiring location for enjoying the great outdoors and has a true sense of space, giving the site a unique quality, which many visitors enjoy year after year. The centre, along with several self-catering cottages is an ideal base for exploring and offers a perfect break away with access to a whole range of services and amenities.
Perched on the south-facing slopes of the Lake District fells, Blencathra Field Centre provides an eco-friendly base for groups of all sizes. Operating on its own hydro and biomass green energy schemes, this impressive setting offers a spacious, inspiring environment with panoramic views, just a few miles from Keswick. It has a true sense of space, giving the site a unique quality, which many visitors enjoy year after year. The centre, along with several self-catering cottages is an ideal base for exploring and offers a perfect break away with access to a whole range of services and amenities.
Available year-round, the centre offers both catered and self-catered accommodation options. Guests can choose from bed and breakfast, full-board packages, or exclusive hire of the entire property on either a catered or self-catered basis. Ingredients are sourced locally wherever possible, and most dietary requirements can be catered for. Self-catering is only offered to groups that hire out the whole centre or if one of the smaller self-catering cottages is hired.
A popular choice for groups seeking adventure, team building, relaxation, and a connection with nature. Our qualified tutors and trusted activity partners can provide engaging educational experiences for both adults and children (subject to availability), these are chargeable and must be booked in advance. Please enquire for further details. It is ideally suited to educational groups, sports training weekends, corporate away days, youth, faith and family groups with the option of centre-led activities available. Once you arrive, it feels like a true escape into nature.
The centre accommodates up to 173 guests in 48 bedrooms across four buildings. The main house sleeps 116 in 31 bedrooms, St Johns annexe sleeps 10 in 3 bedrooms, Lonscale sleeps 25 in 9 bedrooms and Yonder End sleeps 22 in 5 bedrooms. All feature a range of room sizes including single, twin and dormitory style accommodation, some with en-suite facilities. There is also an additional 5 smaller self-catering cottages sleeping from 2-5 guests, please enquire for more information. In the main house, there are two ground floor accessible bedrooms offering en-suite wet-rooms and toilet facilities.
Facilities include a dining room, commercial kitchen, drying room, TV lounge room with games facilities, including table football and table tennis, six meeting/workrooms, cosy lounge, licenced bar, lockage bike storage and ample parking. Outside, there are various places to relax within beautifully manicured grounds, a patio area with seating, a basketball court and picnic areas and various lawned areas with easy access to multiple footpaths for Blencathra. Other guests staying in our self-catering properties will have shared use of these outdoor areas. To help everyone enjoy this spectacular location, a range of outdoor clothing is available to hire.
Bookings of all kinds are welcome; however, we regret that hen and stag parties cannot be accommodated.
Available year-round, the centre offers both catered and self-catered accommodation options. Guests can choose from bed and breakfast, full-board packages, or exclusive hire of the entire property on either a catered or self-catered basis. Ingredients are sourced locally wherever possible, and most dietary requirements can be catered for. Self-catering is only offered to groups that hire out the whole centre or if one of the smaller self-catering cottages is hired.
A popular choice for groups seeking adventure, team building, relaxation, and a connection with nature. Our qualified tutors and trusted activity partners can provide engaging educational experiences for both adults and children (subject to availability), these are chargeable and must be booked in advance. Please enquire for further details. It is ideally suited to educational groups, sports training weekends, corporate away days, youth, faith and family groups with the option of centre-led activities available. Once you arrive, it feels like a true escape into nature.
The centre accommodates up to 173 guests in 48 bedrooms across four buildings. The main house sleeps 116 in 31 bedrooms, St Johns annexe sleeps 10 in 3 bedrooms, Lonscale sleeps 25 in 9 bedrooms and Yonder End sleeps 22 in 5 bedrooms. All feature a range of room sizes including single, twin and dormitory style accommodation, some with en-suite facilities. There is also an additional 5 smaller self-catering cottages sleeping from 2-5 guests, please enquire for more information. In the main house, there are two ground floor accessible bedrooms offering en-suite wet-rooms and toilet facilities.
Facilities include a dining room, commercial kitchen, drying room, TV lounge room with games facilities, including table football and table tennis, six meeting/workrooms, cosy lounge, licenced bar, lockage bike storage and ample parking. Outside, there are various places to relax within beautifully manicured grounds, a patio area with seating, a basketball court and picnic areas and various lawned areas with easy access to multiple footpaths for Blencathra. Other guests staying in our self-catering properties will have shared use of these outdoor areas. To help everyone enjoy this spectacular location, a range of outdoor clothing is available to hire.
Bookings of all kinds are welcome; however, we regret that hen and stag parties cannot be accommodated.
This accommodation is featured on our map of the Lake District and here is its own website.
Details
Beds & Rooms:
173 beds in 48 bedrooms across 4 buildings.Open:
All yearPrice per night:
Please enquire.Booking:
New booking enquiries 01743 852100. All other enquiries 01768 779601 (Mon-Fri, 9am–5pm).Directions:
From Junction 40 on the M6 (D) follow A66 to Keswick . After about 12 miles turn off right following signpost for Threlkeld. Go through the village and turn right onto Blease Road. The centre is located 1 mile up the hill. Alternatively Head toward Keswick along the A591. As you drive down into the town turn right and follow signposts for A66 to Penrith and M6. Follow the A66 for about 2 miles. Turn off left and follow signpost for Threlkeld. Go through the village and turn left onto Blease Road. The centre is located 1 mile up the hill.Public Transport :
The nearest train station is the Penrith train station, approximately 18 miles from Threlkeld. Stagecoach operates the X4 and X5 Bus from Penrith train station to Workington which runs every hour and stops in Threlkeld or Keswick. The centre is located 1 mile from the village of Threlkeld up Blease Road.Walks :
Long Distance Walks C2C Cycle Route Cumbria Way
Long Distance WalksEn suite rooms Mountains Eco Hostels Close to a Pub Outdoor Education Centes Field Studies Council Accessible to disabled people Accommodation for Cyclists Breakfast Evening Meals New to the Independent Hostels Network
Facilities
r Accessibility Info
The FSC Blencathra Centre, located 300m up the Lakeland fells, provides accessible accommodation. There is disabled access directly from the car park to the main house, which features two ground-floor bedrooms complete with en-suite wet rooms and accessible toilets. ..Click for photos and more
Map
News & Offers from Blencathra Field Centre
FSC Blencathra, 300m up the Lakeland fells, has accessible accommodation.
July 13th 2026
The FSC Blencathra Centre, located 300m up the Lakeland fells, provides accessible accommodation. There is disabled access directly from the car park to the main house, which features two ground-floor bedrooms complete with en-suite wet rooms and accessible toilets.
Latest Blog about Blencathra Field Centre
Finding calm in the Lake District: A nature retreat for wellbeing
August 2nd 2026
A group of participants gather in the spectacular surroundings of the Blencathra Field Centre for a weekend dedicated to wellbeing, mindfulness and time outdoors.
Read More
Contact Blencathra Field Centre
Visit this accommodation's website & social media
Visit Website