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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
Join us at the Ravenglass and Eskdale Railway for an egg-citing Easter celebration from 5th - 21st…
Explore the founding of the school library by ex-pupil, Daniel Rawlinson 350 years ago! For the…
A 5-hour course with a foraging expert, which includes tasting wild ingredients and a wild-inspired…
This fabulous advanced level navigation course will test your Navigation tools from Bronze & Silver…
Our Easter Trail this year leads you around Wordsworth Grasmere in search of 'spots of time' from…
Join us at Ravenglass Railway Museum in 2025, as we celebrate 150 years of the Ravenglass and…
A 3-hour session with a foraging expert, including ID work, finding and tasting wild ingredients,…
We're looking forward to welcoming Reuben Tighe to The Swan on the 18th April for an evening of…
Our Rydal Islands and Caves Swim Walk is a perfect mix of easy-going hiking and swimming. Rydal…
Can you discover eight of the birds that call Sizergh home? Take part in the Spring Bird Challenge…
The medical form for this event will be emailed out before the event to the email address you…
From Sketchbook to Canvas is a five day painting course led by artist Nick Bush. You will be…
William Wordsworth wrote his radical Guide to the Lakes at Allan Bank. A new permanent exhibition…
Join us this Easter holiday to celebrate Romantic painter JMW Turner's 250th birthday! Taking…
Celebrate 150 Years of Steam at our May Day Bank Holiday Gala Weekend! 3rd–5th May 2025 - An…
A 3-hour session with a foraging expert, including ID work, finding and tasting wild ingredients,…
Freyja is a talented musician known for her captivating Indie folk sound, accompanied by guitar…
We're looking forward to welcoming Jon Dawes to The Swan on Sunday 20th April! Singer-Songwriter…
This outdoor swimming course takes place at the picturesque Rydal Water, a charming small lake. The…
Demonstration printing session led by Heather Mullender-Ross & Tracy Hill using Gwyneth Alban Davis…
Starting in April, every couple of weeks we will be opening Harry's Cafe, Bar & Braai for casual…
Hop into a world of Easter excitement at Muncaster – a fun day out for all the family. 5&6,12&13,…
Go on the egg hunt around the garden at Allan Bank in Grasmere. Follow in the footsteps of…
Join photographer Steve Blake in our beautiful woodland environment. Full day workshops are…
Join us at the Ravenglass and Eskdale Railway for an egg-citing Easter celebration from 5th - 21st…
Explore the founding of the school library by ex-pupil, Daniel Rawlinson 350 years ago! For the…
A 5-hour course with a foraging expert, which includes tasting wild ingredients and a wild-inspired…
This fabulous advanced level navigation course will test your Navigation tools from Bronze & Silver…
Our Easter Trail this year leads you around Wordsworth Grasmere in search of 'spots of time' from…
Join us at Ravenglass Railway Museum in 2025, as we celebrate 150 years of the Ravenglass and…
This fabulous advanced level navigation course will test your Navigation tools from Bronze & Silver…
Our Easter Trail this year leads you around Wordsworth Grasmere in search of 'spots of time' from…
Join us at Ravenglass Railway Museum in 2025, as we celebrate 150 years of the Ravenglass and…
A 3-hour session with a foraging expert, including ID work, finding and tasting wild ingredients,…
We're looking forward to welcoming Reuben Tighe to The Swan on the 18th April for an evening of…
Our Rydal Islands and Caves Swim Walk is a perfect mix of easy-going hiking and swimming. Rydal…
Can you discover eight of the birds that call Sizergh home? Take part in the Spring Bird Challenge…
The medical form for this event will be emailed out before the event to the email address you…
From Sketchbook to Canvas is a five day painting course led by artist Nick Bush. You will be…
William Wordsworth wrote his radical Guide to the Lakes at Allan Bank. A new permanent exhibition…
Join us this Easter holiday to celebrate Romantic painter JMW Turner's 250th birthday! Taking…
Celebrate 150 Years of Steam at our May Day Bank Holiday Gala Weekend! 3rd–5th May 2025 - An…
A 3-hour session with a foraging expert, including ID work, finding and tasting wild ingredients,…
Freyja is a talented musician known for her captivating Indie folk sound, accompanied by guitar…
We're looking forward to welcoming Jon Dawes to The Swan on Sunday 20th April! Singer-Songwriter…
This outdoor swimming course takes place at the picturesque Rydal Water, a charming small lake. The…
Demonstration printing session led by Heather Mullender-Ross & Tracy Hill using Gwyneth Alban Davis…
Starting in April, every couple of weeks we will be opening Harry's Cafe, Bar & Braai for casual…
Hop into a world of Easter excitement at Muncaster – a fun day out for all the family. 5&6,12&13,…
Go on the egg hunt around the garden at Allan Bank in Grasmere. Follow in the footsteps of…
Join photographer Steve Blake in our beautiful woodland environment. Full day workshops are…
Join us at the Ravenglass and Eskdale Railway for an egg-citing Easter celebration from 5th - 21st…
Explore the founding of the school library by ex-pupil, Daniel Rawlinson 350 years ago! For the…
A 5-hour course with a foraging expert, which includes tasting wild ingredients and a wild-inspired…
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- 1Advanced Navigation - 2 Day NNAS Gold Certificate with Hiking Highs
- 2Easter Family Fun
- 3150 Years of La'al Ratty Exhibition
- 4Forage and Nibble near Penrith
- 5Live Music at The Swan - Reuben Tighe
- 6Rydal Islands & Caves Swim
- 7Sizergh's Spring Bird Challenge
- 8Wainwright: Nordic Walking for the Fells with Nicola Merrett
- 9From Sketchbook to Canvas
- 10Wordsworth the Influencer
- 11Make and Play: Let's Paint!
- 12150th Anniversary Steam Gala
- 13Forage and Nibble near Keswick
- 14Live Music at The Swan - Freyja Burke
- 15Live Music at The Swan - Jon Dawes
- 16Introduction to Outdoor Swimming
- 17Printmaking Demonstration
- 18Harry's Friday Night Bistro
- 19Easter at Muncaster
- 20Easter egg hunt at Allan Bank
- 21Landscape Photography Full Day Workshop
- 22Easter Family Fun
- 23Rawlinson 350 Exhibition
- 24Forage and Feast with Alpkit in Keswick
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Force Cafe, Ambleside, Cumbria, LA22 0QYAmbleside
Located just a short distance away from the spectacular Stock Ghyll Force, Force café and terrace is a destination for visitors to Ambleside. This charming café has opened its doors to welcome walkers, their families and their dogs.
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Keswick
Discover the secret places of the Lake District only accessible by kayak, just waiting for you to discover. Take a sunset paddle with a picnic dinner or journey to a sheltered hidden bay for a lunch, kayaking is as relaxing or demanding as you like.…
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Rookin House Equestrian & Activity Centre Ltd, Rookin House Farm, Troutbeck, Penrith, Cumbria, CA11 0SSTelephone
017684 83561Troutbeck, Penrith
Wide range of activities including Horse Riding, Quad Biking, Go-Karting, Archery, Clay Pigeon Shooting and Stalwart Army truck, Paintballing, Air Rifles and many more!
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Penrith
The stream which flows over Aira Force is Aira Beck, which rises on the upper slopes of Stybarrow Dodd at a height of 720 metres and flows north-easterly before turning south, blocked by the high heather-covered slopes of Gowbarrow Fell.
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Finsthwaite, Newby Bridge, Cumbria, LA12 8BJTelephone
07946841772Newby Bridge
Join us for a half-day guided woodland walk in the South Lakes, learning some bushcraft essentials on the way. An enjoyable morning to be had by the whole family!
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Watermillock, Penrith, Cumbria, CA11 0JSTelephone
01768482067Penrith
A short stroll from the main Aira Force car park is the Aira Force tea-room, a place to relax and refuel ready for your next adventure. It’s open daily from 10am – 4.30pm, with indoor and outdoor seating, serving some tasty treats and refreshing…
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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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Brathay Hall, Ambleside, Cumbria, LA22 0HPTelephone
015394 33041Ambleside
Located within the peaceful grounds of Brathay Hall, we have just six grasscrete pitches available for weekend stays, and some mid-week stays in summer, including electrical hook-up. Access to a water supply is available on site with a tap opposite…
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Mountain passes have been important thoroughfares in the Lake District ever since people needed to travel from one valley to another, because the distance around the mountains was usually very long. This scenic and atmospheric walk follows these old…
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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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Above Stock, Birch Rd, Ambleside, Cumbria, LA22 9DTTelephone
015394 34031Ambleside
Spacious apartment for four. On two floors over an interesting jewellery and gift shop. Central location with immediate access to fells, shops, restaurants, pubs and cinema.
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Ghyll Scrambling for adventurers! The ultimate all-day adventure - not for the faint-hearted!
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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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Keswick Alhambra Cinema, St. Johns Street, Keswick, Cumbria, CA12 5AGTelephone
017687 72195Keswick
Gorgeously restored two-screen Edwardian cinema showing the latest blockbusters as well as indie movies, and live-streamed theatre, ballet and music.
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Broadoaks Country House Hotel, Bridge Ln, Troutbeck, Windermere, Cumbria, LA23 1LATelephone
015394 45566Troutbeck, Windermere
Nestled between Windermere and Ambleside, Broadoaks Country House Hotel is a hidden gem in the heart of the Lake District National Park. Our idyllic location provides a tranquil and private retreat from the hustle and bustle of tourist-heavy spots,…
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Zip World Windermere - Treetop Trek & Treetop Nets, Brockhole, A591, Windermere, Cumbria, LA23 1LJTelephone
015394 47186A591, Windermere
Treetop Lake District is home to award-winning high ropes adventures, Treetop Trek and Treetop Nets. If you’re looking for an unforgettable day out with friends or family, there is an outdoor adventure for everyone.
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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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Langdale Hotel & Spa, The Langdale Estate, Great Langdale, Ambleside, Cumbria, LA22 9JDTelephone
01539438014Great Langdale, Ambleside
The Langdale Hotel & Spa in the heart of the Lake District, is the perfect place for getting away from it all.
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BAHA Bowness - Bar | Restaurant | Live Music, 18 Ash St, Bowness-on-Windermere, Cumbria, LA23 3EBTelephone
01539 277515Bowness-on-Windermere
Visit BAHA and enjoy LIVE MUSIC on Fridays & Saturdays all year round!
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Ravenglass & Eskdale Steam Railway Station, Main St, Ravenglass, Cumbria, CA18 1SWTelephone
01229 717171Ravenglass
La'aL Ratty, the little Cumbrian railway, is an award-winning heritage visitor attraction and Lake District icon, living up to its “must do” reputation for all ages. There are lots of things to do including shopping facilities, a museum,…
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