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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 5-hour course with a foraging expert, which includes tasting wild ingredients and a wild-inspired…
3 -5 May 2025 Muncaster's Sausage Festival is an annual family friendly festival to celebrate all…
This corner of Lakeland is still rather special and retains that timeless feel. It is also home to…
Programme: Karl Jenkins: The Armed Man – a Mass for Peace; Vivaldi: Gloria. With Joyce Tindsley…
The Cumbrian Challenge is our annual flagship fundraising event for individuals, organisations and…
A Luxury Spa and Yoga Retreat at The Langdale Hotel & Spa. Renew your mind, body and soul with our…
A 3-hour session with a foraging expert, including ID work, finding and tasting wild ingredients,…
The Montane Trail Ultra, 20 & 10 Ullswater Way starts and finishes at Jenkins Field in Glenridding.…
This hilarious battle of cons will keep you laughing, humming, and guessing to the end! Lawrence…
This concert is an external hire by Lakeland Sinfonia and you will be directed to their booking…
A weekend of paddleboarding with leading adventurer and writer Jo Moseley
Join us for Wild Swim Club! Experience the incredible benefits of this exhilarating activity as our…
The autumn 24/25 series of canicross races has now launched! Held in England's only mountain…
Don't miss this opportunity to delve into the life and legacy of Alfred Wainwright at The Armitt…
A professionally designed and delivered course by Hiking Highs on behalf of the NNAS (National…
Sensuous contemporary ballet meets the energy of musical theatre in four distinctive short works.…
Explore the founding of the school library by ex-pupil, Daniel Rawlinson 350 years ago! For the…
Print, sculpture and sound-based installation exploring bird song. Artist Heather Mullender-Ross…
Race the Sun is an exhilarating triathlon-style team challenge where teams of two or four bike,…
The Poets Punt Wild Swim. Step off the riverbank into a perfect river pool and float downstream.…
Walk Yourself Happy: The Lakes – One-Day Walking & Wellness Events Discover the Power of Walking…
Take the plunge on our three-day wild swim camp, led by our resident open water swim coach Colin…
Are you interested in open-water swimming? This course is designed just for you! We simplify the…
If you don't quite fancy being an early bird for Dawn Chorus Day, then experience the magic of…
A 5-hour course with a foraging expert, which includes tasting wild ingredients and a wild-inspired…
3 -5 May 2025 Muncaster's Sausage Festival is an annual family friendly festival to celebrate all…
This corner of Lakeland is still rather special and retains that timeless feel. It is also home to…
Programme: Karl Jenkins: The Armed Man – a Mass for Peace; Vivaldi: Gloria. With Joyce Tindsley…
The Cumbrian Challenge is our annual flagship fundraising event for individuals, organisations and…
A Luxury Spa and Yoga Retreat at The Langdale Hotel & Spa. Renew your mind, body and soul with our…
Programme: Karl Jenkins: The Armed Man – a Mass for Peace; Vivaldi: Gloria. With Joyce Tindsley…
The Cumbrian Challenge is our annual flagship fundraising event for individuals, organisations and…
A Luxury Spa and Yoga Retreat at The Langdale Hotel & Spa. Renew your mind, body and soul with our…
A 3-hour session with a foraging expert, including ID work, finding and tasting wild ingredients,…
The Montane Trail Ultra, 20 & 10 Ullswater Way starts and finishes at Jenkins Field in Glenridding.…
This hilarious battle of cons will keep you laughing, humming, and guessing to the end! Lawrence…
This concert is an external hire by Lakeland Sinfonia and you will be directed to their booking…
A weekend of paddleboarding with leading adventurer and writer Jo Moseley
Join us for Wild Swim Club! Experience the incredible benefits of this exhilarating activity as our…
The autumn 24/25 series of canicross races has now launched! Held in England's only mountain…
Don't miss this opportunity to delve into the life and legacy of Alfred Wainwright at The Armitt…
A professionally designed and delivered course by Hiking Highs on behalf of the NNAS (National…
Sensuous contemporary ballet meets the energy of musical theatre in four distinctive short works.…
Explore the founding of the school library by ex-pupil, Daniel Rawlinson 350 years ago! For the…
Print, sculpture and sound-based installation exploring bird song. Artist Heather Mullender-Ross…
Race the Sun is an exhilarating triathlon-style team challenge where teams of two or four bike,…
The Poets Punt Wild Swim. Step off the riverbank into a perfect river pool and float downstream.…
Walk Yourself Happy: The Lakes – One-Day Walking & Wellness Events Discover the Power of Walking…
Take the plunge on our three-day wild swim camp, led by our resident open water swim coach Colin…
Are you interested in open-water swimming? This course is designed just for you! We simplify the…
If you don't quite fancy being an early bird for Dawn Chorus Day, then experience the magic of…
A 5-hour course with a foraging expert, which includes tasting wild ingredients and a wild-inspired…
3 -5 May 2025 Muncaster's Sausage Festival is an annual family friendly festival to celebrate all…
This corner of Lakeland is still rather special and retains that timeless feel. It is also home to…
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- 1Ambleside & District Choral Society Spring Concert
- 2Cumbrian Challenge
- 3Spring Renewal Luxury Spa & Yoga Retreat
- 4Forage and nibble near Ambleside
- 5Ullswater Way Trail Trail 10, Trail 20 & Ultra
- 6Dirty Rotten Scoundrels
- 7Lunchtime Recital: Bradley Creswick-violinist extraordinaire
- 8Paddleboarding weekend
- 9Wild Swimming Club - The Swan Hotel & Spa - 15th May
- 10Lakeland Paws Canicross Series
- 11Alfred Wainwright Exhibition
- 12Beginners Navigation - 2 Day NNAS Certificate with hiking Highs
- 13RB&O Cinema Season 2024-25: Ballet To Broadway: Wheeldon Works
- 14Rawlinson 350 Exhibition
- 15All The Better To Hear You With
- 16Race the Sun Lake District Coniston Off-Road
- 17The Poet's Punt Wild Swim
- 18Walk Yourself Happy
- 19Summer wild swim camp
- 20Introduction to Open Water Swimming
- 21Not quite the Dawn Chorus with the RSPB at Wild Haweswater
- 22Forage and Feast near Windermere
- 23Sausage Festival
- 24Finsthwaite Wild Swim
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Chocolate Factory Hawkshead, Main St, Hawkshead, Cumbria, LA22 0NTTelephone
015394 36075Hawkshead
Packed full of goodies from great gifts and tasty treats to over a hundred varieties of the finest hand made chocolates and enjoy our selection of freshly made butter and cream fudges. You’re sure to find something to tempt your taste buds.
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Hassness Country House, Cockermouth, Cumbria, CA13 9XACockermouth
Beautifully located in its own grounds on the shores of Buttermere among the western fells, Hassness Country House is the perfect base for guided and self-guided walking holidays in the Lake District. This was the favourite Lakeland location of…
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Glenridding, Penrith, Cumbria, CA11 0QRPenrith
Feed your soul & be guided by the most knowledgeable & friendly Lake District guides, through valleys or up onto the mountain summits.
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Hundith Hill Hotel, Lorton Vale, Cockermouth, Cumbria, CA13 9THTelephone
01900 822092Cockermouth
Located in the picturesque Lorton Valley, Hundith Hill offers stunning views of the Cumbrian countryside. With 25 rooms, function suites, restaurant, bar & lounge, Hundith Hill is the perfect venue for country escapes.
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Wheatlands Lodge, Old Collage Ln, Windermere, Cumbria, LA23 1BYTelephone
07568148844Windermere
Wheatlands Lodge is a family run guest house situated just minutes from the beautiful village of Windermere in the heart of the Lake District National Park. We are a husband and wife team and provide guest accommodation at the highest level. We have…
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Park Foot Holiday Park, Howtown, Penrith, Cumbria, CA10 2NATelephone
017684 86309Penrith
Family park set in magnificent scenery with access to lake Ullswater. Modern facilities for touring caravans and camping include bar, restaurant, takeaway, shop, pony trekking, bike hire, laundry and childrens playground.
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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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2 Victoria Street, Windermere, Cumbria, LA23 1ABTelephone
015394 88855Windermere
Lakelovers is the self-catering company of choice for tens of thousands of holiday makers each year and with lots of luxury properties, pets staying for free, exclusive discounts when you are here.
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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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The Yewdale Inn, Yewdale Inn, 2 Yewdale Rd, Coniston, Cumbria, LA21 8DUTelephone
015394 231322 Yewdale Rd, Coniston
The Yewdale Inn is a traditional British pub located in the picturesque village of Coniston. Enjoy a pint of ale by the fire or sit down for a delicious pub meal. With 9 comfortable en-suite guest rooms it's the perfect base to enjoy the area. Also…
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Penrith
The Quiet Site is a family-run site situated in a secluded position amongst the stunning fells that overlook Lake Ullswater. This is a superbly maintained and very picturesque site, and there are many beautiful walks that you can start from right…
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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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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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Armathwaite Hall Hotel & Spa, B5291, Bassenthwaite Lake, Bassenthwaite, Cumbria, CA12 4RETelephone
017687 76551Bassenthwaite Lake, Bassenthwaite
The privately owned, four star 17th century former stately home, has 42 individually designed bedrooms, wood panelled public rooms, real log fire, Lake View Restaurant, six conference rooms, croquet lawn, tennis courts and spa facility.
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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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Birchbank, Blawith, Ulverston, Cumbria, LA12 8EWTelephone
01229 885277Ulverston
Birchbank Cottage is nestled on the fells between Coniston Water and the Duddon Estuary with many footpaths and bridleways to walk or cycle on and enjoy views over the Duddon Estuary and over to Coniston Old Man with just the birds for company. The…
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7 St John's Street, Keswick, Cumbria, CA12 5APTelephone
017687 80571Keswick
Sally's Cottages is an award-winning, local, family run holiday cottage letting agency in Keswick with 500 self-catering holiday cottages in the Lake District and Cumbria, including over 270 dog-friendly cottages.
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Whitewater Hotel & Leisure Club, The Lakeland Village, Newby Bridge, Backbarrow, Cumbria, LA12 8PXTelephone
015395 31133Newby Bridge, Backbarrow
At the heart of our hotel, you will find the Riverside restaurant. Our restaurant team will make your dining an experience to remember. The cuisine represents the best of modern British mixed along with classic cookery offering a fresh and modern…
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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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Muncaster, Ravenglass, Cumbria, CA18 1RQRavenglass
The Stables Café opens to the visiting public daily in the main season serving a full range of options from light snacks to main meals plus delicious homemade cakes and a selection of hot and cold drinks; something for everyone!
