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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.
Photo: Derwentwater
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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
A 6 day all inclusive retreat to train you to become a massage therapist. Includes accredited…
Our Rydal Islands and Caves Swim Walk is a perfect mix of easy-going hiking and swimming. Rydal…
Join us in celebration for the 20th year of the Dalemain Marmalade Awards!! A celebration of all…
The "Not to be missed" Knitted Bible Stories Exhibition will be hosted by Keswick Methodist Church…
Are you interested in open-water swimming? This course is designed just for you! We simplify the…
A 3-hour session with a foraging expert, including ID work, finding and tasting wild ingredients,…
Evie is a singer-songwriter from the Lake District. Evie has built up a vast repertoire of songs,…
The Knotted Project's Forge Festival is returning for the fourth year, promising a day filled with…
3 -5 May 2025 Muncaster's Sausage Festival is an annual family friendly festival to celebrate all…
Programme: Karl Jenkins: The Armed Man – a Mass for Peace; Vivaldi: Gloria. With Joyce Tindsley…
Embark on an unforgettable adventure with Help for Heroes with the Scafell Pike Heroes Hike. Take…
Go on the egg hunt around the garden at Allan Bank in Grasmere. Follow in the footsteps of…
Demonstration printing session led by Heather Mullender-Ross & Tracy Hill using Gwyneth Alban Davis…
This spring, treat the whole family to a world of adventure at Sizergh on an Easter trail. Make…
"The legend of the Hound Of The Baskervilles has haunted the Baskerville family for generations –…
Curated and hosted by poet Kim Moore, our online contemporary poetry reading series continues…
This outdoor swimming course takes place at the picturesque Rydal Water, a charming small lake. The…
Don't miss this opportunity to delve into the life and legacy of Alfred Wainwright at The Armitt…
Friday 2 May The Mumford & Sons Story recreates the incredible tale of the floor-stomping…
We're looking forward to welcoming Jon Dawes to The Swan on Sunday 20th April! Singer-Songwriter…
Dragcaster: Flappers, Feathers & Fabulousness! Saturday 3 May 2025 Darlings, get ready to shimmy,…
A 3-hour session with a foraging expert, including ID work, finding and tasting wild ingredients,…
Join us for our children's Easter Sunday party at The Swan Hotel! Taking place on Sunday 20th…
Experience the magic of nature's music festival on this exclusive event, and be immersed in the…
A 6 day all inclusive retreat to train you to become a massage therapist. Includes accredited…
Our Rydal Islands and Caves Swim Walk is a perfect mix of easy-going hiking and swimming. Rydal…
Join us in celebration for the 20th year of the Dalemain Marmalade Awards!! A celebration of all…
The "Not to be missed" Knitted Bible Stories Exhibition will be hosted by Keswick Methodist Church…
Are you interested in open-water swimming? This course is designed just for you! We simplify the…
A 3-hour session with a foraging expert, including ID work, finding and tasting wild ingredients,…
The "Not to be missed" Knitted Bible Stories Exhibition will be hosted by Keswick Methodist Church…
Are you interested in open-water swimming? This course is designed just for you! We simplify the…
A 3-hour session with a foraging expert, including ID work, finding and tasting wild ingredients,…
Evie is a singer-songwriter from the Lake District. Evie has built up a vast repertoire of songs,…
The Knotted Project's Forge Festival is returning for the fourth year, promising a day filled with…
3 -5 May 2025 Muncaster's Sausage Festival is an annual family friendly festival to celebrate all…
Programme: Karl Jenkins: The Armed Man – a Mass for Peace; Vivaldi: Gloria. With Joyce Tindsley…
Embark on an unforgettable adventure with Help for Heroes with the Scafell Pike Heroes Hike. Take…
Go on the egg hunt around the garden at Allan Bank in Grasmere. Follow in the footsteps of…
Demonstration printing session led by Heather Mullender-Ross & Tracy Hill using Gwyneth Alban Davis…
This spring, treat the whole family to a world of adventure at Sizergh on an Easter trail. Make…
"The legend of the Hound Of The Baskervilles has haunted the Baskerville family for generations –…
Curated and hosted by poet Kim Moore, our online contemporary poetry reading series continues…
This outdoor swimming course takes place at the picturesque Rydal Water, a charming small lake. The…
Don't miss this opportunity to delve into the life and legacy of Alfred Wainwright at The Armitt…
Friday 2 May The Mumford & Sons Story recreates the incredible tale of the floor-stomping…
We're looking forward to welcoming Jon Dawes to The Swan on Sunday 20th April! Singer-Songwriter…
Dragcaster: Flappers, Feathers & Fabulousness! Saturday 3 May 2025 Darlings, get ready to shimmy,…
A 3-hour session with a foraging expert, including ID work, finding and tasting wild ingredients,…
Join us for our children's Easter Sunday party at The Swan Hotel! Taking place on Sunday 20th…
Experience the magic of nature's music festival on this exclusive event, and be immersed in the…
A 6 day all inclusive retreat to train you to become a massage therapist. Includes accredited…
Our Rydal Islands and Caves Swim Walk is a perfect mix of easy-going hiking and swimming. Rydal…
Join us in celebration for the 20th year of the Dalemain Marmalade Awards!! A celebration of all…
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- 1Knitted Bible Stories Exhibition
- 2Introduction to Open Water Swimming
- 3Forage and nibble near Ambleside
- 4Live Music at The Swan - Evie Plumb
- 5Forge Festival
- 6Sausage Festival
- 7Ambleside & District Choral Society Spring Concert
- 8Heroes Hikes: Scafell Pike
- 9Easter egg hunt at Allan Bank
- 10Printmaking Demonstration
- 11Easter egg hunt at Sizergh
- 12The Hound of The Baskervilles
- 13'Go to the poets, they will speak to thee': Rachel Davies & Hilary Robinson
- 14Introduction to Outdoor Swimming
- 15Alfred Wainwright Exhibition
- 16The Mumford & Sons Story: Awake My Soul
- 17Live Music at The Swan - Jon Dawes
- 18Dragcaster: An Evening with Cherry West at the Speakeasy Soirée!
- 19Forage and Nibble near Penrith
- 20Children's Easter Sunday Party
- 21Dawn Chorus Day with the RSPB at Wild Haweswater
- 22Massage Course Retreat
- 23Rydal Islands & Caves Swim
- 24The Dalemain World Marmalade Awards & Festival
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The World of Beatrix Potter Attraction, Crag Brow, Bowness-on-Windermere, Windermere, Cumbria, LA23 3BXTelephone
015394 88444Bowness-on-Windermere
The Peter Rabbit Garden has proved tremendously popular with visitors who have delighted in the beauty and attention to detail in the design and the way the garden evokes the atmosphere of the Peter Rabbit stories.
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Blackwell, Blackwell - the Arts & Crafts house, Bowness-on-Windermere, Cumbria, LA23 3JTTelephone
015394 46139Bowness-on-Windermere
Blackwell – the Arts & Crafts house is a rare architectural gem in the heart of the Lake District and offers a perfectly preserved snapshot of early 20th-century living.
Grasmere
Situated at the northern end of Grasmere, yet just 5 minutes walk into the village centre, Raise View House has uninterrupted views of Easedale and the surrounding fells, including the famed Lion and the Lamb.
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Honister Slate Mine, Honister Pass, Borrowdale, Keswick, Cumbria, CA12 5XNTelephone
017687 77230Borrowdale, Keswick
You’ve never experienced anything like this…
Take on the UK’s original classic Via Ferrata against the backdrop of the stunning Lake District mountains.
Climb up the massive Cargo net to one of the finest views of Lake District. Buttermere, Crummock… -
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Ambleside Salutation Hotel & Spa, Lake Rd, Ambleside, Cumbria, LA22 9BXTelephone
015394 32244Ambleside
Central Lake District location ideal for sight-seeing and walking. Overlooking the centre of the market town of Ambleside, the Ambleside Salutation Hotel has welcomed visitors since the 1600s.
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The Belsfield Hotel, Kendal Road, Bowness-on-Windermere, Windermere, Cumbria, LA23 3ELTelephone
015394 42448Bowness-on-Windermere, Windermere
The Brasserie at The Belsfield Hotel offers a relaxed way to enjoy superb food and elegant surroundings. Situated in 6-acres of gardens overlooking Lake Windermere and the Cumbrian hills beyond.
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The Ambleside Inn, Market Pl, Ambleside, Cumbria, LA22 9BUTelephone
015394 93333Ambleside
The Ambleside Inn is located in the heart of the popular Lake District town of Ambleside and offers delicious, homecooked dining all day every day. Whether fuelling up for a day’s exploring with a hearty breakfast, stopping by for a smaller plate…
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Torver
• Sleeps 4,
• Luxury cottage rated 5 Star Gold by Visit England
• Private hot tub with open countryside views
• Up to 2 dogs welcome
• Stunning, luxurious interior
• Wifi
• Walks from the door including The Old Man of Coniston
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Hawkshead
Nestled between Windermere and Coniston, in the heart of the Lake District. Go Ape’s hub in Grizedale Forest packs a punch with both action and adventure where you can test your nerve amongst the trees on one of two high rope’s courses.
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Sizergh Castle - National Trust, Nr Kendal, Cumbria, LA8 8AETelephone
015395 60951Nr Kendal
Contemporary licensed café serving a selection of hot and cold drinks, meals and snacks. Shop selling local products, home accessories, gifts, toys and plants.
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The Coppermines Mountain Cottages, Coppermines Valley, Coniston, Cumbria, LA21 8HJTelephone
015394 41765Coniston
• Sleeps up to 22
• 4 inter-linking cottages, can be booked individually sleeping 4-8 or together sleeping 22
• A total of 10 bedrooms and 10 bathrooms
• Each cottage comes with its own hot tub - 4 hot tubs in total
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Borrowdale Gates, The Borrowdale Gates, Grange, Keswick, Cumbria, CA12 5UQTelephone
017687 77204Grange, Keswick
Dining at Borrowdale Gates is a magical experience as you gaze out towards the soaring Lakeland fells.
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The Gather Kitchen & Hub, Grasmere Gather, Grasmere, Cumbria, LA22 9SWTelephone
015394 35255Grasmere
A welcoming large, licensed cafe serving a fresh and informal menu, all made on site. Indoor and outside space, plus takeaway and fabulous fell views. Pizza, ice cream, scones, soup, salad and sausage rolls are all menu staples. Dog friendly and dog…
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Lakeside Hotel & Spa, Newby Bridge, Lakeside, Cumbria, LA12 8ATTelephone
015395 30001Lakeside
Dinner is the highlight of any stay here at Lakeside, with two superb restaurants. In our Lakeview Restaurant every meal feels like a special occasion, including our famous breakfasts.
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Bassenthwaite Lake Station, Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, CA13 9YLTelephone
017687 76599Cockermouth
The Orient Express Afternoon Tea at Bassenthwaite Lake Station and Carriage Cafe offers a unique opportunity to enjoy a selection of delicious food in the most elegant of surroundings. A fine selection of finger sandwiches, savoury and sweet treats…
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Low Wood Bay Resort & Spa, Ambleside Rd, Windermere, Cumbria, LA23 1LPTelephone
0333 2203 105Windermere
The Winander Club embraces the Club experience offering exclusivity with a sense of personal service, alongside all the amenities of the resort on your doorstep.
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Bolton Head Farm, Gosforth, Seascale, Cumbria, CA20 1EWTelephone
019467 25777Seascale
A small family-run boutique bed & breakfast in an enviable location. Superb views and a great base from which to explore the quieter part of the Lake District - its mountains, valleys & coastline.
Our contemporary interiors are designed to offer…Tourism For All
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Coniston
Breath-taking mountain views, a private hot tub, wrap-around gardens and a tranquil location on the outskirts of Torver, yet with all the amenities of Coniston close at hand, make Hollace the perfect choice for those looking for a spectacular…
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Macdonald Old England Hotel & Spa, 23 Church St, Bowness-on-Windermere, Cumbria, LA23 3DFTelephone
0344 8799144Bowness-on-Windermere
Take in the stunning views from our lakeside Restaurant whilst dining from our seasonal menu, we serve only the finest British cuisine in our restaurant.
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Various locations across Cumbria, CumbriaTelephone
07970 063 381Fun, adventure and good times guaranteed! Why not come and ride the White Water with us?
We have several exciting trips in and around The Lake District, whether you’re looking for family fun or something more wild, we can make it happen!
