WINDERMERE-based adventure attractions Treetop Trek and Treetop Nets will re-open to visitors this weekend, just in time for Christmas.
After temporarily closing in November and part of December due to Covid-19 restrictions, the attraction will again be opening its doors at Brockhole, The Lake District Visitor Centre, from this Saturday, 19 December.
The decision is in-line with government advice and follows many other outdoor Cumbrian attractions which have also continued to re-open this month, after November’s lockdown.
Managing Director of Treetop Trek, Mike Turner, says, “It’s great to be able to join other Cumbrian attractions as we collectively work to get our tourism economy back on-track, and it’s especially encouraging to see that outdoor tourism is continuing to move forward after such a difficult year. We can’t wait to welcome people back to Treetop Trek for a Covid-safe winter adventure this Christmas and New Year.”
Meanwhile, Treetop Trek is donating 20% of all voucher sales to The Bendrigg Trust, amid concern that activity and adventure charities for the disabled and disadvantaged are suffering after ministers recently told schools not to take pupils on overnight residential visits. The Trust specialises in adventure activities for disadvantaged people and those with physical & learning disabilities and will receive £5 from every Treetop Trek £25 voucher purchased between now and the end of the year.
Mike continues, “Many outdoor residential centres and other similar charities are on their knees at the moment, after the Department for Education’s recent advice against domestic overnight educational visits. As that advice isn’t expected to be reviewed until February, we know that every little helps right now.”
Treetop Trek enjoys a strong relationship with The Bendrigg Trust, who helped them in an advisory role ahead of a £50,000 investment at their Brockhole based attraction, installingspecialist breaking and hoisting equipment allowing wheelchair or restricted mobility users safe use of the triple zip wire.
Nick Liley, Principal of Bendrigg Trust says, “We are incredibly grateful to Treetop Trek for their generous support during what is a very difficult time for the outdoor sector. Although we have another challenging year ahead, having support like this gives me confidence that Bendrigg will thrive once more.”
Vouchers make great Christmas gifts and also play an important part in helping local businesses recover from the effects of the Covid-19 pandemic. You can buy a voucher here. For more information, visit www.treetoptrek.co.uk/windermere
