A NEW indoor caving attraction is opening in the Lake District this weekend.

Brockhole, the Lake District National Park visitor centre at Windermere, is now home to a brand new indoor attraction that invites explorers to dive into the darkness of the caving tunnels.

Launching on Saturday, October 21, Brave the Cave will be open for adventure every weekend and during school holidays, and is suitable for adults and children over five.

Braving the darkness is not the only challenge; cavers will also be tasked to retrieve a number of hidden items within their 45 minute adventure.

Sam Mason, general manager of Brockhole said: “This is an exciting new attraction for Brockhole and we’re looking forward to opening the cave to the public this weekend. We know from our other attractions that children, and their parents, love an adventure so we can’t wait to see the reactions of our visitors when they Brave the Cave.”

Set upon the shores of Windermere and surrounded by stunning gardens, visitors can enjoy a whole host of activities during their trip to Brockhole including boat and bike hire, pony rides and Treetop Trek.

Mr Mason added: “Brave the Cave has been designed to recreate a real life caving experience with helmets and head torches being given out to cavers before their challenge begins. People visit the Lake District for an adventure and this attraction is a brilliant indoor experience for visitors.”

For under-five’s who are not yet old enough for the new attraction, Brockhole has also relocated and refurbished its pre-school play area.

To find out more about Brave the Cave head to http://www.brockhole.co.uk/attractions/brave-the-cave/