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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
Series of matinee piano recitals showcasing talented concert pianists in the exquisite venue of…
Dragcaster: Flappers, Feathers & Fabulousness! Saturday 3 May 2025 Darlings, get ready to shimmy,…
A 6 day all inclusive retreat to train you to become a massage therapist. Includes accredited…
Seven-time BAFTA Award-winner Steve Coogan plays four roles in the world premiere stage adaptation…
Be inspired to create your own collages with artist Jackie Haynes. Looking at birds you'll come…
Join photographer Steve Blake in our beautiful woodland environment. Full day workshops are…
The Knotted Project's Forge Festival is returning for the fourth year, promising a day filled with…
Join us at Ravenglass Railway Museum in 2025, as we celebrate 150 years of the Ravenglass and…
This is a two day painting and drawing weekend workshop. The weekend will guide you through the…
Can you discover eight of the birds that call Sizergh home? Take part in the Spring Bird Challenge…
Celebrate 150 Years of Steam at our May Day Bank Holiday Gala Weekend! 3rd–5th May 2025 - An…
The autumn 24/25 series of canicross races has now launched! Held in England's only mountain…
A 5-hour course with an expert, which includes ID work, tasting wild ingredients and a…
If you never saw The Smiths then this is your chance to experience the thrill of those great songs…
"The legend of the Hound Of The Baskervilles has haunted the Baskerville family for generations –…
Experience the magic of nature's music festival on this exclusive event, and be immersed in the…
From Sketchbook to Canvas is a five day painting course led by artist Nick Bush. You will be…
A gripping tale of friendship and hope. Lennie and George are unlikely best friends, two drifters…
Hear about Allan Bank's exhibitions curated by fine artists Heather Mullender-Ross & Tracy Hill…
We're looking forward to welcoming Jon Dawes to The Swan on Sunday 20th April! Singer-Songwriter…
Spring Landscape Week is a four day landscape course. You will start the week drawing from the…
Our Easter Trail this year leads you around Wordsworth Grasmere in search of 'spots of time' from…
Embark on an unforgettable adventure with Help for Heroes with the Scafell Pike Heroes Hike. Take…
A 5-hour course with a foraging expert, which includes tasting wild ingredients and a wild-inspired…
Series of matinee piano recitals showcasing talented concert pianists in the exquisite venue of…
Dragcaster: Flappers, Feathers & Fabulousness! Saturday 3 May 2025 Darlings, get ready to shimmy,…
A 6 day all inclusive retreat to train you to become a massage therapist. Includes accredited…
Seven-time BAFTA Award-winner Steve Coogan plays four roles in the world premiere stage adaptation…
Be inspired to create your own collages with artist Jackie Haynes. Looking at birds you'll come…
Join photographer Steve Blake in our beautiful woodland environment. Full day workshops are…
Seven-time BAFTA Award-winner Steve Coogan plays four roles in the world premiere stage adaptation…
Be inspired to create your own collages with artist Jackie Haynes. Looking at birds you'll come…
Join photographer Steve Blake in our beautiful woodland environment. Full day workshops are…
The Knotted Project's Forge Festival is returning for the fourth year, promising a day filled with…
Join us at Ravenglass Railway Museum in 2025, as we celebrate 150 years of the Ravenglass and…
This is a two day painting and drawing weekend workshop. The weekend will guide you through the…
Can you discover eight of the birds that call Sizergh home? Take part in the Spring Bird Challenge…
Celebrate 150 Years of Steam at our May Day Bank Holiday Gala Weekend! 3rd–5th May 2025 - An…
The autumn 24/25 series of canicross races has now launched! Held in England's only mountain…
A 5-hour course with an expert, which includes ID work, tasting wild ingredients and a…
If you never saw The Smiths then this is your chance to experience the thrill of those great songs…
"The legend of the Hound Of The Baskervilles has haunted the Baskerville family for generations –…
Experience the magic of nature's music festival on this exclusive event, and be immersed in the…
From Sketchbook to Canvas is a five day painting course led by artist Nick Bush. You will be…
A gripping tale of friendship and hope. Lennie and George are unlikely best friends, two drifters…
Hear about Allan Bank's exhibitions curated by fine artists Heather Mullender-Ross & Tracy Hill…
We're looking forward to welcoming Jon Dawes to The Swan on Sunday 20th April! Singer-Songwriter…
Spring Landscape Week is a four day landscape course. You will start the week drawing from the…
Our Easter Trail this year leads you around Wordsworth Grasmere in search of 'spots of time' from…
Embark on an unforgettable adventure with Help for Heroes with the Scafell Pike Heroes Hike. Take…
A 5-hour course with a foraging expert, which includes tasting wild ingredients and a wild-inspired…
Series of matinee piano recitals showcasing talented concert pianists in the exquisite venue of…
Dragcaster: Flappers, Feathers & Fabulousness! Saturday 3 May 2025 Darlings, get ready to shimmy,…
A 6 day all inclusive retreat to train you to become a massage therapist. Includes accredited…
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- 1NT Live: Dr. Strangelove
- 2Family Art Workshop
- 3Landscape Photography Full Day Workshop
- 4Forge Festival
- 5150 Years of La'al Ratty Exhibition
- 6Spring in Kentmere
- 7Sizergh's Spring Bird Challenge
- 8150th Anniversary Steam Gala
- 9Lakeland Paws Canicross Series
- 10Forage and Feast near Ambleside
- 11The Smiths Ltd
- 12The Hound of The Baskervilles
- 13Dawn Chorus Day with the RSPB at Wild Haweswater
- 14From Sketchbook to Canvas
- 15Of Mice and Men
- 16Meet the Artists
- 17Live Music at The Swan - Jon Dawes
- 18Spring Landscape Week
- 19Easter Family Fun
- 20Heroes Hikes: Scafell Pike
- 21Forage and Feast with Alpkit in Keswick
- 22Piano recital series "Through the Winter"
- 23Dragcaster: An Evening with Cherry West at the Speakeasy Soirée!
- 24Massage Course Retreat
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Grasmere
A visit to Dove Cottage today transports you back to this remarkable period of ‘plain living and high thinking’. The sights, sounds and smells bring to life the bustling family home the Wordsworths would have known over 200 years ago.
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Southwaite Green, Dean, Cockermouth, Cumbria, CA13 0RFTelephone
01900 821055Cockermouth
Eco cottages, built and furnished to the highest standards, in 'one of the most beautiful places I've ever seen'. The cottages have used green design and technologies with ground and air source heat pumps to power the under-floor heating beneath the…
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Croftlands Drive, Ravenglass, Cumbria, CA18 1SNTelephone
01229 717676Ravenglass
The Ratty Arms is located on the platform of Ravenglass station on the scenic Cumbrian Coast Line, which runs past the main terminus of our narrow gauge railway. Guests can sit back and unwind with a drink, while watching the trains go by.
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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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2 Cambridge Villas, Church Street, Ambleside, Cumbria, LA22 9DLTelephone
07971 622616Ambleside
Mountain adventures are our speciality. Family Adventure days, Guided Walking, Navigation workshops, Rock Climbing, Rock Scrambling, Gorge Scrambling, Abseiling, Canyoning and any combination of these. We’re here to help ensure you experience the…
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Waterfoot Caravan Park, A592, Ullswater, Penrith, Cumbria, CA11 0JFTelephone
017684 86302Ullswater, Penrith
Stepping through the sliding glass doors and into the S-Pod, you’ll be welcomed by the open plan arrangement which incorporates a lounge area with an L-shaped sofa for cosy nights in, a well-equipped kitchen including an oven and dishwasher, and a…
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Derwentwater Marina, Portinscale, Keswick, Cumbria, CA12 5RFTelephone
017687 72912Keswick
Hiring a boat is the perfect way to get out & explore Derwent Water. Choose from our huge selection of crafts to hire - go Paddle Boarding, Kayaking, Canoeing, Rowing or a Pedalo.
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Lakeside and Haverthwaite Railway, Haverthwaite Station Nr, Ulverston, Cumbria, LA12 8ALTelephone
015395 31594Ulverston
Steam trains running a seasonal daily service from Haverthwaite to Lakeside via the Leven valley. Licensed tea room, gift shop, engine shed, picnic area & playground.
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Skelwith Fold Caravan Park, Ambleside, Cumbria, LA22 0HYTelephone
015394 32277Ambleside
Come to Skelwith Fold for a warm welcome and a unique place to stay in one of our glamping pods in the Lake District. We would love to help you create a Lakeland adventure that you will never forget!
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Loughrigg Cottage, Clappersgate, Ambleside, Cumbria, LA22 9NAAmbleside
A touch of luxury in a secluded part of The Lakes, complete with a cedar wood hot tub and 10 acres of private land to explore. Perfect for getting together with family and friends.
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Lakeside Hotel & Spa, Newby Bridge, Lakeside, Cumbria, LA12 8ATTelephone
015395 30001Lakeside
Lakeside Hotel, the best 4 star hotel on the shores of Windermere, offers you a unique location on the water's edge. It is a classic traditional Lakeland Hotel, personally owned and managed and in a delightful setting.
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Bassenthwaite Lakeside Lodges, Bassenthwaite, Keswick, Cumbria, CA12 4QZTelephone
01768776641Keswick
5* holiday park on the shores of Bassenthwaite.
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Hares Garth, Spring Garth, Patterdale, Ullswater, Cumbria, CA11 0NZTelephone
017684 82647Patterdale, Ullswater
Set in the wild beauty of the Lakes, Hares Garth and Stone Cottage provide the perfect relaxed retreats for anyone looking for an escape from the stresses of modern life. With carefully considered interiors which embrace a strong local connection,…
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Hillcroft Park, Roe Head Lane, Pooley Bridge, Cumbria, CA10 2LTTelephone
017684 86363Pooley Bridge
A range of luxury lodges, many sleeping 4 people, some pet-friendly, suitable for families or with private hot tubs, the choice is yours. Just a stone's throw away from Lake Ullswater, Hillcroft Park boasts one of the most stunning locations of any…
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The Heaning Estate, Heaning Lane, Windermere, Cumbria, LA23 1JWTelephone
07715177275Windermere
A luxury estate with seven self catering properties set in the picturesque Lake District.
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Whinlatter Forest, Whinlatter Pass, Braithwaite, Cumbria, CA12 5TWTelephone
01603 895500Braithwaite
Welcome to England's only true mountain forest. Whinlatter boasts unrivalled views across Bassenthwaite Lake, Derwentwater and Keswick. Located in the North West of the Lake District, you'll find us in the heart of it. It plays host to two of our…
Keswick
The newly renovated family and dog-friendly Rooms36, VB 4-star silver award-winning bed and breakfast is situated a short flat walk from Keswick town centre and about a 5-minute flat walk from Derwentwater queen of the lakes.
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Coniston Boating Centre, Lake Rd, Coniston, Cumbria, LA21 8ANTelephone
017687 75753Coniston
Enjoy cruising aboard our launches around beautiful Coniston Water. A personal commentary by our crew complements your experience of this wonderful area.
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Bassenthwaite Lake Station, Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, CA13 9YLTelephone
017687 76599Cockermouth
The romantic ambience and art-deco features of the stunning train carriages make this a truly unique experience that is not to be missed by locomotive lovers, film enthusiasts and foodies alike! Breakfasts, lunches and afternoon teas are catered for…
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