A LAKE District golf course is being designed by primary school pupils.

Schoolchildren across Cumbria were called-in to come up with a blueprint for a nine-hole mini golf attraction at Brockhole, the Lake District Visitor Centre on the shores of Windermere.

With more than 50 entries by rookie creators, ideas from seven primaries have been incorporated into a new build, formally opened by the overall winners from Crosby Ravensworth Primary School.

Ruth Suddaby, Brockhole’s learning co-ordinator, said when it was decided to replace the centre’s popular golf course it presented the perfect opportunity for pupils to pull ideas together in a county-wide competition.

“We wanted designs to incorporate the national park’s stunning landscape, its special traditions and culture, even featuring our wildlife and famous writers," she said.

“These children are the Lake District’s future guardians and we want to encourage their interest. We got some fantastic designs including lakes, sheep, stepping stones, dry stone walls and even Ambleside’s iconic 17th century Bridge House.

“They gave us exactly what we were looking for and hopefully the children will enjoy playing mini golf and spotting some of their original themes in the new course. It was hard finding an overall winner, as all the entries had great potential.

“Fortunately, we have been able to include elements from different entries, but are delighted to see the Bridge House standing proud among the nine holes.”

Brockhole attracts more than 214,000 visitors a year and has had a recent Visit England endorsement.

Ruth said the aim was to make learning fun and hoped a round of mini golf would get young visitors thinking.

More information can be found at www.brockhole.co.uk/minigolf