Adults
Adult courses are for those aged 18* or over who may be visiting the centre on their own or with a small group of other adults. The courses are of 3 different durations and run on set dates through the course of the year.
Participants may be an individual coming on their own and require no, or very low levels of support, or an adult who requires care support coming with a friend, family member, or professional carer. We ensure that everyone has a challenging and adventurous stay, while also having the opportunity to socialise and make full use of our facilities. Where possible we match different ages and physical abilities in activity groups together – however, we reserve the right to mix groups in instances of insufficient take-up.
Did you know?
Only ONE person – adult or child – in your group or family needs to be disabled and you will qualify to use Calvert Lakes.
Upcoming courses
Calvert Lakes Breaks for Adults
Enjoy a weekend (three night), mid-week (four night) or full week (seven nights) break and take in the gorgeous surroundings of Keswick and the northern Lake District.
Taster Weekends
Unsure whether Calvert Lakes is right for you? We’ve got you covered. Try a Taster Weekend – a really simple way to see if we’re your cup of tea or not.
Buddy Breaks
Our 7-night Buddy Breaks are for those who are independent in the majority of their day-to-day lives.
Autism Adventure Weekend
World Autism Awareness day on April 02, 2023, was founded in 2007 to support those with Autism, help raise awareness and educate people about Autism Spectrum Disorder.
Cerebral Palsy Adventure Weekend
Over 17 million people worldwide are impacted by Cerebral Palsy and this is one of the most common physical disabilities affecting the most vulnerable amongst us – children.
Downs Syndrome Adventure Weekend
Did you know that Down Syndrome occurs when there is a duplication of the twenty-first chromosome and affects approximately 6,000 babies at birth every year? March 21, 2023 is World Downs Syndrome day – join us for an adventure weekend.
Young Adult Breaks
Back for 2023 – Activity Breaks for 16 to 25 olds.
Themed Weekends
Calvert Stables Kids Club 2023
Don’t miss Kids Club at Calvert Stables running throughout the school holidays!
Pony Mindfulness Sessions
Be one of the first to experience our Pony Mindfulness Sessions.
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Horse Carriage Driving Weekends
Be one of the first to experience our ‘Horse Carriage Driving Weekend’.
Horse Riding Weekend
Be one of the first to experience our ‘Horse Riding Weekend’ – back by popular demand.
Wildlife Encounter Weekend
Enjoy a bespoke Wildlife Workshop at the Lake District Wildlife Park and meet a variety of furry, fluffy, feathered and scaled residents.
Halloween Weekend
Our spooktacular Halloween themed weekend is now available to book for 2023 – but be quick, this one’s popular!
Christmas Weekend
Join us for our popular Christmas Extravaganza weekend. Embrace the festive spirit and don’t forget your Christmas jumper!
Dark Skies Weekend
Our Dark Skies weekends are incredibly popular – stargaze under the watchful eye of astronomers, create art and just enjoy the benefits of our gorgeous Cumbrian dark skies…
Cerebral Palsy Adventure Weekend
Over 17 million people worldwide are impacted by Cerebral Palsy and this is one of the most common physical disabilities affecting the most vulnerable amongst us – children.
Financial support
We understand that a visit to Calvert Lakes or Stables comes with a cost that must be covered. That's why a key part of our fundraising effort is around securing bursary funding to help offset some of the costs of a residential stay with us. Thanks to the hard work of our fundraising team, we have regular releases of bursary funding that can further help support your residential stay with us. Obviously you'll need to meet some criteria so read on for an overview - or why not just give us a call and let's find out if you qualify.
Do you qualify?
How do I qualify for Bursary Funding?
- Criteria vary by funder e.g. by geographic location, age, disability, disadvantage
- The maximum bursary funding available on any booking is 25% of the total price
- We prioritise bursary for groups, families or individuals staying outside of the peak summer months
- During term time, bursary is prioritised for groups, families or individuals on weekend stays
- Should you qualify for a bursary, we need to provide the funder with feedback. This could take the form of an informal in-stay chat or feedback/information about your visit or a post-visit feedback form, supplying or us taking photos/video of your stay and/or a quote. Rest assured, all feedback will only be used for the funders internal use only, unless otherwise advised.