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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
Dragcaster: Flappers, Feathers & Fabulousness! Saturday 3 May 2025 Darlings, get ready to shimmy,…
We're looking forward to welcoming Jon Dawes to The Swan on Sunday 20th April! Singer-Songwriter…
The swim to Wild Cat Island is a classic Lake District swim right out of the pages of a storybook…
Following on from the success of his 2024 album, True North, acclaimed Folk artist, Jonny Campbell…
Join us for our children's Easter Sunday party at The Swan Hotel! Taking place on Sunday 20th…
This concert is an external hire by Lakeland Sinfonia and you will be directed to their booking…
The "Not to be missed" Knitted Bible Stories Exhibition will be hosted by Keswick Methodist Church…
Spring Landscape Week is a four day landscape course. You will start the week drawing from the…
The autumn 24/25 series of canicross races has now launched! Held in England's only mountain…
Hop into a world of Easter excitement at Muncaster – a fun day out for all the family. 5&6,12&13,…
Join us at Dalemain for our informative and fun gardening days. This will give you the unique…
Create your own silver pendant and/or earrings inspired by the natural world. Silver clay is fun,…
We're looking forward to welcoming Reuben Tighe to The Swan on the 18th April for an evening of…
Can you discover eight of the birds that call Sizergh home? Take part in the Spring Bird Challenge…
Busy Weekly Market with 80 stalls. Food, Crafts and Gifts.
Celebrate 150 Years of Steam at our May Day Bank Holiday Gala Weekend! 3rd–5th May 2025 - An…
Go on the egg hunt around the garden at Allan Bank in Grasmere. Follow in the footsteps of…
Join us for an action-packed weekend of STEAM fun, with hands-on activities, mind-blowing science…
This richly illustrated talk by Mark Hatton explores the development of grave markers and focuses…
Thursday 17- Saturday 19 April Why not join twenty somethings Sally, Nat and Kyle in this…
The challenge spans 112 miles of breathtaking yet punishing terrain in the heart of the Lake…
Explore the founding of the school library by ex-pupil, Daniel Rawlinson 350 years ago! For the…
Series of matinee piano recitals showcasing talented concert pianists in the exquisite venue of…
Join us at the Ravenglass and Eskdale Railway for an egg-citing Easter celebration from 5th - 21st…
Dragcaster: Flappers, Feathers & Fabulousness! Saturday 3 May 2025 Darlings, get ready to shimmy,…
We're looking forward to welcoming Jon Dawes to The Swan on Sunday 20th April! Singer-Songwriter…
The swim to Wild Cat Island is a classic Lake District swim right out of the pages of a storybook…
Following on from the success of his 2024 album, True North, acclaimed Folk artist, Jonny Campbell…
Join us for our children's Easter Sunday party at The Swan Hotel! Taking place on Sunday 20th…
This concert is an external hire by Lakeland Sinfonia and you will be directed to their booking…
Following on from the success of his 2024 album, True North, acclaimed Folk artist, Jonny Campbell…
Join us for our children's Easter Sunday party at The Swan Hotel! Taking place on Sunday 20th…
This concert is an external hire by Lakeland Sinfonia and you will be directed to their booking…
The "Not to be missed" Knitted Bible Stories Exhibition will be hosted by Keswick Methodist Church…
Spring Landscape Week is a four day landscape course. You will start the week drawing from the…
The autumn 24/25 series of canicross races has now launched! Held in England's only mountain…
Hop into a world of Easter excitement at Muncaster – a fun day out for all the family. 5&6,12&13,…
Join us at Dalemain for our informative and fun gardening days. This will give you the unique…
Create your own silver pendant and/or earrings inspired by the natural world. Silver clay is fun,…
We're looking forward to welcoming Reuben Tighe to The Swan on the 18th April for an evening of…
Can you discover eight of the birds that call Sizergh home? Take part in the Spring Bird Challenge…
Busy Weekly Market with 80 stalls. Food, Crafts and Gifts.
Celebrate 150 Years of Steam at our May Day Bank Holiday Gala Weekend! 3rd–5th May 2025 - An…
Go on the egg hunt around the garden at Allan Bank in Grasmere. Follow in the footsteps of…
Join us for an action-packed weekend of STEAM fun, with hands-on activities, mind-blowing science…
This richly illustrated talk by Mark Hatton explores the development of grave markers and focuses…
Thursday 17- Saturday 19 April Why not join twenty somethings Sally, Nat and Kyle in this…
The challenge spans 112 miles of breathtaking yet punishing terrain in the heart of the Lake…
Explore the founding of the school library by ex-pupil, Daniel Rawlinson 350 years ago! For the…
Series of matinee piano recitals showcasing talented concert pianists in the exquisite venue of…
Join us at the Ravenglass and Eskdale Railway for an egg-citing Easter celebration from 5th - 21st…
Dragcaster: Flappers, Feathers & Fabulousness! Saturday 3 May 2025 Darlings, get ready to shimmy,…
We're looking forward to welcoming Jon Dawes to The Swan on Sunday 20th April! Singer-Songwriter…
The swim to Wild Cat Island is a classic Lake District swim right out of the pages of a storybook…
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- 1Wainwright: An unplugged evening of original and traditional Northern English Folk with Johnny Campbell
- 2Children's Easter Sunday Party - The Swan Hotel & Spa
- 3Lunchtime Recital: Bradley Creswick-violinist extraordinaire
- 4Knitted Bible Stories Exhibition
- 5Spring Landscape Week
- 6Lakeland Paws Canicross Series
- 7Easter at Muncaster
- 8Garden Days at Dalemain
- 9Silver Clay Jewellery
- 10Live Music at The Swan - Reuben Tighe
- 11Sizergh's Spring Bird Challenge
- 12Keswick Market
- 13150th Anniversary Steam Gala
- 14Easter egg hunt at Allan Bank
- 15Windermere Science Festival
- 16Armitt Talk Series 2025: The Artistry, Meaning & Mystery of Cumbrian Gravestones over the ages
- 17Do I Love You
- 18Wheelbase Fred Whitton Challenge
- 19Rawlinson 350 Exhibition
- 20Piano recital series "Through the Winter"
- 21Easter Family Fun
- 22Dragcaster: An Evening with Cherry West at the Speakeasy Soirée!
- 23Live Music at The Swan - Jon Dawes
- 24Swim to Wild Cat Island
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Coniston Experience Freedom Glamping, Park Gate, Coniston, Cumbria, LA21 8LATelephone
015394 41555Coniston
Our range of glamping pods can be found in the heart of the Lake District at our Coniston Park Coppice site.
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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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The Estate Office, The Bridge, Coniston, Cumbria, LA21 8HJTelephone
015394 41765Coniston
Many of our cottages are over 100 years old; and most have been sympathetically restored and refurbished to a high standard. Many have outstanding views, log fires, exposed beams, antique furniture, quality and great character
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Rosthwaite, Borrowdale, Keswick, Cumbria, CA12 5XBTelephone
017687 77214Keswick
Stay at the refurbished Royal Oak in Borrowdale, beautiful bedrooms with dreamy beds and gleaming bathrooms, hearty breakfast, delicious evening dinner and charmful lounges.
We’ve even got a drying room with boot warmers and a car park with an…Tourism For All
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Windermere
Our modern hard standing touring caravan and motorhome pitches have been tastefully landscaped into our surrounding countryside and have lovely views of Moor How and the surrounding fells.
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Fornside Farm Cottages, Fornside Farm, St John's in the Vale, Keswick, Cumbria, CA12 4TSTelephone
017687 79173St John's in the Vale, Keswick
A 17thC working Lakeland sheep farm set in magnificent scenery. Beautifully converted from traditional stone barns, our cottages are spacious, comfortable and well equipped.
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The Coniston Inn, Hawkshead Old Rd, Coniston, Cumbria, LA21 8AJTelephone
015394 93333Coniston
Located on the shores of Coniston Water with sensational lake and fell views, this classic Lakeland slate building has undergone an exciting restoration to create a stunning pub with rooms. Open all day, every day for food, drinks and rooms.
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Troutbeck Head Experience Freedom Glamping, Troutbeck, Penrith, Cumbria, CA11 0SSTelephone
01342 777533Penrith
Our Universally Accessible glamping pods and cabins are suitable for guests with and without disabilities. All our Universally Accessible units are wheelchair accessible and include features such as level entry, wide doors and at least 1.5m turning…
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The Cottage In The Wood, Magic Hill, Braithwaite, Keswick, Cumbria, CA12 5TWTelephone
017687 78409Braithwaite, Keswick
Our Michelin Star restaurant offers a delicious tasting menu, created by Chef Jack Bond using the finest ingredients from Cumbria and further afield in creative, sustainable ways.
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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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The Wateredge Inn, Borrans Rd, Ambleside, Cumbria, LA22 0EPTelephone
0191 580 3610Ambleside
Sitting right on the shore of England’s most famous lake, The Wateredge Inn is the perfect location to eat, drink, sleep and explore from with unrivalled views across Windermere.
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Total Adventure Bike Hire, 9 Church St, Windermere, Cumbria, LA23 1AQTelephone
015394 43151Windermere
Specialist bike hire for everyone from 3 great locations around Lake Windermere. Electric bikes. Mountain bikes. Kid's bikes. Kid's seats and trailers. We have planned routes for you available as maps and downloads.
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Broadrayne Farm, Grasmere, Ambleside, Cumbria, LA22 9RUTelephone
015394 35055Ambleside
This contemporary bistro with beds is a stone’s throw from the idyllic village of Grasmere.
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The Queen's Head Askham, Askham, Penrith, Cumbria, CA10 2PFTelephone
01931 712 225Penrith
Opened in April 2019, The Queen’s Head Askham is a village pub with a difference just a two minute walk from Askham Hall. Part of the esteemed Askham Collection, The Queen’s Head is a cosy 17th century village pub with bedrooms ideally located in…
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Low Wray, Ambleside, Cumbria, LA22 0JATelephone
015394 33250Ambleside
Parkland and Gothic Revival castle sitting on the west shore of Windermere providing an impressive backdrop of turrets, towers, informal grounds and miles of lakeshore paths.
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Bassenthwaite Lake Station, Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, CA13 9YLTelephone
017687 76599Cockermouth
Situated on what was once the Cockermouth, Keswick and Penrith railway line, Bassenthwaite Lake Station offers a unique place to enjoy breakfast, brunch and lunch aboard the replica Orient Express train, right here in the Lake District.
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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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The Belsfield Hotel, Kendal Road, Bowness-on-Windermere, Windermere, Cumbria, LA23 3ELTelephone
015394 42448Bowness-on-Windermere, Windermere
Our exquisite AA Rosette awarded Belsfield Restaurant offers unrivalled, unique and spectacular views over Lake Windermere and the fells beyond. Originally built in early Victorian times and dating back to 1815 The Belsfield is situated in 6-acres…
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The World of Beatrix Potter Attraction, Crag Brow, Bowness-on-Windermere, Cumbria, LA23 3BXTelephone
015394 88444Bowness-on-Windermere
A magical indoor attraction that brings to life all 23 Beatrix Potter's Peter Rabbit tales. Meet all your favourite characters and find out more about Beatrix Potter herself.
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Middle Entrance Drive, Storrs Park, Bowness-on-Windermere, Cumbria, LA23 3JYTelephone
01539 444835Bowness-on-Windermere
Bowfell Cottage is admirably situated fronting a private drive just off A5074, Lyth Valley Road, above eastern shore of the lake about 1 mile south of Bowness Bay and set in 0.5 acre of wooded ground and gardens. Excellent parking.
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