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Welcome to the Lake District – where modern tourism was born.
England’s best-known and most popular national park is a postcard landscape of shimmering lakes, craggy hilltops and ancient forests that has enchanted poets and painters since the late 18th century, when the Romantics first had their imaginations stirred by the panoramas that have remained unchanged to this day.
And what panoramas they are. There’s the classic Lakeland setting of Windermere, England’s largest lake and the primary destination for millions of tourists since the railroad was first built in the middle of the 19th century. On it is busy Bowness and the charming villages of Grasmere and Hawkshead, surrounded on all sides by beautiful mountains.
The north lakes – Ullswater, Bassenthwaite, Derwentwater, Loweswater – are quieter and wilder, in the shadow of the rugged Skiddaw range and with handsome Keswick at the heart of it. The lush Borrowdale Valley leads to the dramatic Honister mountain pass and into the natural lakes of Buttermere & Crummock.
Adventure seekers go west, to the higher ground of Great Langdale and the region’s major summits of Bowfell, Crinkle Crags and the biggest mountain of all, Scafell Pike.
The Lake District is an outdoor activities paradise, but its literary connections draw as many visitors as its walks do. William Wordsworth lived virtually all of his life here, drawing inspiration from the surrounding countryside to write some of the English language’s most enduring poetry. The landscape also proved a creative spark for the likes of Sameul Taylor Coleridge, Arthur Ransome and Beatrix Potter – who dedicated much of her life to protecting the Lake District’s beauty and heritage.
In all its beauty and diversity the Lake District remains as it has been for millennia, which is one of the reasons why in 2017 the national park was made a UNESCO World Heritage Site – its river valleys, lakes and mountains home to an unique hill-farming culture and ancient heritage that has been carefully preserved. Here in the Lake District we know how to take good care of you; we’ve had plenty of practice.
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From well-equipped campsites to luxury spa resorts, there’s no shortage of quality accommodation in the Lake District. This is where modern tourism was born, after all.- It’s easy to eat well in the Lake District. Whether in a cosy village inn or in the elegant setting of a high-class restaurant, the quality of food is exceptional.
- Whatever time of year you want to visit the Lake District, we have something planned to keep you entertained, engaged and energised.
- Have you got a year to spare? You’ll need that amount of time and more if you want to make a real dent in the list of incredible activities available in the Lake District.
- Explore the towns and villages of the Lake District
- Let us help you find inspiring places to visit with our travel itineraries. Whatever your choice of location, duration and budget, check out our recommendations.
Highlights
Road race
Based on the Academy Award® nominated film, Billy Elliot the Musical has won the hearts of millions…
The Dreamtime Fellrunner is a poetic, witty and moving exploration of Dr.Julie Carter's running…
This fabulous advanced level navigation course will test your Navigation tools from Bronze & Silver…
The full Pink moon in Libra aligns with spring flowers bursting into life and symbolises happiness…
A product of Dublin's famous club An Góilin Traditional Singers, since launching his own solo live…
Oh Human Thing is an immersive performance of poetry, storytelling, and philosophy, exploring…
At Cowshed Creative in the Lake District, we run an extensive range of art and craft workshops in…
Join us at Dalemain for our informative and fun gardening days. This will give you the unique…
Thomas William Thompson was a local historian who deserves to be better known. He was born in…
BOOK EARLY FOR MOTHER'S DAY Check out our Three Course menu below £29.95pp and HALF PRICE for…
Following on from the success of his 2024 album, True North, acclaimed Folk artist, Jonny Campbell…
Ladies, if you have a love for the outdoors, enjoy riding a bike but feel daunted by the thought of…
Join artist Penny Hillier–Evans for a workshop inspired by the local landscape. During the…
A Celebration Reading from the Poetry Business International Book & Pamphlet Competition. Hosted…
What is it like to play such iconic characters as Sherlock Holmes and Doctor Who? Or spend almost…
Busy Weekly Market with 80 stalls. Food, Crafts and Gifts.
Capture the beauty of dawn through your camera lens on a 2-3 hour cruise accompanied by Charlotte…
The Sizergh estate hosts a collection of ancient trees, from 150-year-old birch trees to a…
Watch as a team of 30 women pull a one-ton car to the top of the Kirkstone Pass, the Lake…
A 5-hour course with a foraging expert, which includes tasting wild ingredients and a wild-inspired…
A 3-hour session with a foraging expert, including ID work, finding and tasting wild ingredients,…
Come along and try your hand at our wintry Tree 'Top Trumps' Trail. This self-led family trail will…
From the centre of Coniston we will ascend through the historic Coppermines Valley to Levers Water.…
Road race
Based on the Academy Award® nominated film, Billy Elliot the Musical has won the hearts of millions…
The Dreamtime Fellrunner is a poetic, witty and moving exploration of Dr.Julie Carter's running…
This fabulous advanced level navigation course will test your Navigation tools from Bronze & Silver…
The full Pink moon in Libra aligns with spring flowers bursting into life and symbolises happiness…
A product of Dublin's famous club An Góilin Traditional Singers, since launching his own solo live…
This fabulous advanced level navigation course will test your Navigation tools from Bronze & Silver…
The full Pink moon in Libra aligns with spring flowers bursting into life and symbolises happiness…
A product of Dublin's famous club An Góilin Traditional Singers, since launching his own solo live…
Oh Human Thing is an immersive performance of poetry, storytelling, and philosophy, exploring…
At Cowshed Creative in the Lake District, we run an extensive range of art and craft workshops in…
Join us at Dalemain for our informative and fun gardening days. This will give you the unique…
Thomas William Thompson was a local historian who deserves to be better known. He was born in…
BOOK EARLY FOR MOTHER'S DAY Check out our Three Course menu below £29.95pp and HALF PRICE for…
Following on from the success of his 2024 album, True North, acclaimed Folk artist, Jonny Campbell…
Ladies, if you have a love for the outdoors, enjoy riding a bike but feel daunted by the thought of…
Join artist Penny Hillier–Evans for a workshop inspired by the local landscape. During the…
A Celebration Reading from the Poetry Business International Book & Pamphlet Competition. Hosted…
What is it like to play such iconic characters as Sherlock Holmes and Doctor Who? Or spend almost…
Busy Weekly Market with 80 stalls. Food, Crafts and Gifts.
Capture the beauty of dawn through your camera lens on a 2-3 hour cruise accompanied by Charlotte…
The Sizergh estate hosts a collection of ancient trees, from 150-year-old birch trees to a…
Watch as a team of 30 women pull a one-ton car to the top of the Kirkstone Pass, the Lake…
A 5-hour course with a foraging expert, which includes tasting wild ingredients and a wild-inspired…
A 3-hour session with a foraging expert, including ID work, finding and tasting wild ingredients,…
Come along and try your hand at our wintry Tree 'Top Trumps' Trail. This self-led family trail will…
From the centre of Coniston we will ascend through the historic Coppermines Valley to Levers Water.…
Road race
Based on the Academy Award® nominated film, Billy Elliot the Musical has won the hearts of millions…
The Dreamtime Fellrunner is a poetic, witty and moving exploration of Dr.Julie Carter's running…
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- 1Advanced Navigation - 2 Day NNAS Gold Certificate with Hiking Highs
- 2Full Moon Women's Circle - Pink Moon
- 3The Daoiri Farrell Trio - World Renowned Authentic Irish Folk Musician.
- 4Oh Human Thing
- 5Spinner Rings Silver Jewellery workshop
- 6Garden Days at Dalemain
- 7Armitt Talk Series 2025: The life and underrated work of T.W. Thompson with Mike Green
- 8Mother's Day
- 9Wainwright: An unplugged evening of original and traditional Northern English Folk with Johnny Campbell
- 10Breeze into the forest
- 11Create a felt and textile landscape
- 12A Celebration Reading with Caroline Bracken & Jen Feroze
- 13An Evening with 'The Hound of the Baskervilles' Cast
- 14Keswick Saturday Market
- 15Spring Earlybird Dawn Photography Cruise
- 16Ancient Trees exhibition
- 17Kirkstone Car Pull
- 18Forage and Feast with Alpkit in Keswick
- 19Forage and Nibble by Windermere
- 20Tree 'Top Trumps' Trail
- 21Coniston Adventure
- 22Coniston 14 road race
- 23Billy Elliot the Musical Live (20th Anniversary)
- 24Dreamtime Fellrunner
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Waterfoot Caravan Park, A592, Ullswater, Penrith, Cumbria, CA11 0JFTelephone
017684 86302Ullswater, Penrith
Waterfoot Park is located in the beautiful Ullswater Valley, within walking distance of the charming village of Pooley Bridge, the Ullswater ‘Steamers’ pier, and Ullswater itself.
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Linthwaite House Hotel, Crook Road, Bowness-on-Windermere, Windermere, Cumbria, LA23 3JATelephone
01539 488600Bowness-on-Windermere, Windermere
Linthwaite House is the latest addition to the portfolio of Leeu Collection, the manifestation of founder Analjit Singh’s vision for sophisticated escapes and unique travel experiences.
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High Hollin Bank, Coniston, Cumbria, LA21 8AGTelephone
015394 41680Coniston
We are a small family run cottage letting business in Central Lakeland. Our five traditional cottages are in Langdale, Grasmere, Ambleside and Coniston.
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Active Base (first available left), Newby Bridge, Cumbria, LA12 8NNTelephone
01539 31 00 41Newby Bridge
Glide silently along the river and past the steam trains at the speed of paddle as we head south while everyone gets the hang of handling their boats in the sheltered water. When we are ready we turn round and explore the wider Lake Windermere as…
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Wayside Cottage 1637, in the Western Lake District, Whitbeck, Millom, Cumbria, LA19 5UPTelephone
01229 718883Millom
Wayside Cottage 1637 is a charming old (circa 1637) two bedroom cottage attached to The Wayside. Designed for visitors that seek relaxing stay in an idyllic & traditional setting within the Lake District with modern comforts.
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Zeffirellis, 2 Compston Rd, Ambleside, Cumbria, LA22 9ADTelephone
015394 33845Ambleside
Zeffirellis hosts an award-winning vegetarian restaurant, a daytime café, a jazz bar on the second floor of the restaurant, and a cinema.
Zeffirellis restaurant offers an Italian themed pizza and pasta menu with daily specials freshly prepared by… Keswick
A luxury, family run country house hotel and restaurant near Keswick in The Lake District National Park. Lyzzick Hall is a perfect base for a walking, sight-seeing or relaxing break.
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The Wild Boar | Bar, Restaurant & Hotel, Crook Rd, Windermere, Cumbria, LA23 3NFTelephone
015394 45225Windermere
This robust offering includes a range of miniature mighty flavoursome savoury delights and, of course, our notorious pork scratchings with homemade Bramley Apple Sauce.
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Ambleside Salutation Hotel & Spa, Lake Rd, Ambleside, Cumbria, LA22 9BXTelephone
015394 32244Ambleside
Our air-conditioned Brasserie is open to both residents and non-residents for Lunch & Dinner and our menus feature the finest fresh produce from the region.
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Hill of Oaks Caravan & Lodge Park, A592, Lake Road, Windermere, Cumbria, LA12 8NRTelephone
015395 31578Lake Road, Windermere
Experience the adventure. Glamping is one of the best ways to stay close to nature without sacrificing those all-important home comforts.
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Newby Bridge, Windermere, Cumbria, LA12 8NPTelephone
07946841772Windermere
Join Green Man Survival for our most in depth and demanding survival challenge. You will spend 72 hours surviving in our private woodland learning a wealth of skills and knowledge that will enable you to thrive in this stunning habitat.
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Patterdale Hotel, A592, Patterdale, Ullswater, Cumbria, CA11 0NNTelephone
0844 811 5585Patterdale, Ullswater
At the heart of the village of Patterdale at the southern tip of Ullswater, the Patterdale Hotel is the perfect base for a walking holiday, while the tranquil surroundings are also perfect for a more relaxing break. You can be sure of home-from-home…
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Ullswater Holiday Park, Watermillock, Penrith, Cumbria, CA11 0LRTelephone
017684 86666Penrith
Camping Cabins are the perfect alternative to camping in a tent.
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The Salutation, Threlkeld, Keswick, Cumbria, CA12 4SQTelephone
01768779614Keswick
Flag stone floors, oak beams and roaring log fires create a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere at the 17th century Salutation Inn in the heart of the Lake District.
Popular with the "locals", the bar has the welcoming hospitality, warmth and…
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Near Sawrey, Ambleside, Cumbria, LA22 0LFTelephone
015394 36269Ambleside
Beatrix Potter's iconic house, full of her personal possessions, with traditional cottage garden. Her paintings of the House and garden were used to illustrate many of her tales.
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Ullswater
Fancy feeling the freedom of abseiling down a cliff or off a railway viaduct?
If you enjoy high level excitements then why not step boldly over the edge of a near-vertical rock face or abseil down the side of a railway viaduct? -
Tranquilly paddle along a beautiful, tree-lined river with the steam train passing on the shoreline and the current tugging gently from below towards the sea contrasts with the open lake exposed to the wind and waves, with vast vistas of the Lake…
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Mill Pool Barn, Torver Mill, Cumbria, LA21 8BJTelephone
015394 41765Torver Mill
• 5 Star Gold Rated Barn Conversion for 2
• Idyllic riverside location
• Secluded gardens
• Views of Coniston Old Man
• Fantastic walking and mountain biking from the doorstep
• Beautiful, luxury interior
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Storrs Park, Bowness-on-Windermere, Windermere, Cumbria, LA23 3LGTelephone
015394 47111Windermere
The Lake Edge Restaurant at Storrs Hall offers a seasonal fixed price menu, as a distinctly different choice to The Bistro. There is a choice of dishes for each course of this 3 course dinner menu.
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Windermere Jetty, Rayrigg Road, Windermere, Cumbria, LA23 1BNWindermere
Windermere Jetty Museum is a vibrant, family-friendly visitor attraction dedicated to the boats, people and the rich history of Windermere, England’s largest natural lake.
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