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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 photographer Steve Blake in our beautiful woodland environment. Full day workshops are…
The autumn 24/25 series of canicross races has now launched! Held in England's only mountain…
We're looking forward to welcoming Jon Dawes to The Swan on Sunday 20th April! Singer-Songwriter…
Join us in celebration for the 20th year of the Dalemain Marmalade Awards!! A celebration of all…
Dragcaster: Flappers, Feathers & Fabulousness! Saturday 3 May 2025 Darlings, get ready to shimmy,…
A gripping tale of friendship and hope. Lennie and George are unlikely best friends, two drifters…
A 5-hour course with a foraging expert, which includes tasting wild ingredients and a wild-inspired…
A Celebration Reading from the Poetry Business International Book & Pamphlet Competition. Hosted…
Seven-time BAFTA Award-winner Steve Coogan plays four roles in the world premiere stage adaptation…
Our Rydal Islands and Caves Swim Walk is a perfect mix of easy-going hiking and swimming. Rydal…
Spring Landscape Week is a four day landscape course. You will start the week drawing from the…
Join us at Dalemain for our informative and fun gardening days. This will give you the unique…
Evie is a singer-songwriter from the Lake District. Evie has built up a vast repertoire of songs,…
Starting in April, every couple of weeks we will be opening Harry's Cafe, Bar & Braai for casual…
Hear about Allan Bank's exhibitions curated by fine artists Heather Mullender-Ross & Tracy Hill…
The medical form for this event will be emailed out before the event to the email address you…
Go on the egg hunt around the garden at Allan Bank in Grasmere. Follow in the footsteps of…
Join us for our children's Easter Sunday party at The Swan Hotel! Taking place on Sunday 20th…
Can you discover eight of the birds that call Sizergh home? Take part in the Spring Bird Challenge…
Embark on an unforgettable adventure with Help for Heroes with the Scafell Pike Heroes Hike. Take…
Programme: Karl Jenkins: The Armed Man – a Mass for Peace; Vivaldi: Gloria. With Joyce Tindsley…
3 -5 May 2025 Muncaster's Sausage Festival is an annual family friendly festival to celebrate all…
Don't miss this opportunity to delve into the life and legacy of Alfred Wainwright at The Armitt…
This fabulous advanced level navigation course will test your Navigation tools from Bronze & Silver…
Join photographer Steve Blake in our beautiful woodland environment. Full day workshops are…
The autumn 24/25 series of canicross races has now launched! Held in England's only mountain…
We're looking forward to welcoming Jon Dawes to The Swan on Sunday 20th April! Singer-Songwriter…
Join us in celebration for the 20th year of the Dalemain Marmalade Awards!! A celebration of all…
Dragcaster: Flappers, Feathers & Fabulousness! Saturday 3 May 2025 Darlings, get ready to shimmy,…
A gripping tale of friendship and hope. Lennie and George are unlikely best friends, two drifters…
Join us in celebration for the 20th year of the Dalemain Marmalade Awards!! A celebration of all…
Dragcaster: Flappers, Feathers & Fabulousness! Saturday 3 May 2025 Darlings, get ready to shimmy,…
A gripping tale of friendship and hope. Lennie and George are unlikely best friends, two drifters…
A 5-hour course with a foraging expert, which includes tasting wild ingredients and a wild-inspired…
A Celebration Reading from the Poetry Business International Book & Pamphlet Competition. Hosted…
Seven-time BAFTA Award-winner Steve Coogan plays four roles in the world premiere stage adaptation…
Our Rydal Islands and Caves Swim Walk is a perfect mix of easy-going hiking and swimming. Rydal…
Spring Landscape Week is a four day landscape course. You will start the week drawing from the…
Join us at Dalemain for our informative and fun gardening days. This will give you the unique…
Evie is a singer-songwriter from the Lake District. Evie has built up a vast repertoire of songs,…
Starting in April, every couple of weeks we will be opening Harry's Cafe, Bar & Braai for casual…
Hear about Allan Bank's exhibitions curated by fine artists Heather Mullender-Ross & Tracy Hill…
The medical form for this event will be emailed out before the event to the email address you…
Go on the egg hunt around the garden at Allan Bank in Grasmere. Follow in the footsteps of…
Join us for our children's Easter Sunday party at The Swan Hotel! Taking place on Sunday 20th…
Can you discover eight of the birds that call Sizergh home? Take part in the Spring Bird Challenge…
Embark on an unforgettable adventure with Help for Heroes with the Scafell Pike Heroes Hike. Take…
Programme: Karl Jenkins: The Armed Man – a Mass for Peace; Vivaldi: Gloria. With Joyce Tindsley…
3 -5 May 2025 Muncaster's Sausage Festival is an annual family friendly festival to celebrate all…
Don't miss this opportunity to delve into the life and legacy of Alfred Wainwright at The Armitt…
This fabulous advanced level navigation course will test your Navigation tools from Bronze & Silver…
Join photographer Steve Blake in our beautiful woodland environment. Full day workshops are…
The autumn 24/25 series of canicross races has now launched! Held in England's only mountain…
We're looking forward to welcoming Jon Dawes to The Swan on Sunday 20th April! Singer-Songwriter…
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- 1The Dalemain World Marmalade Awards & Festival
- 2Dragcaster: An Evening with Cherry West at the Speakeasy Soirée!
- 3Of Mice and Men
- 4Forage and Feast with Alpkit in Keswick
- 5A Celebration Reading with Caroline Bracken & Jen Feroze
- 6NT Live: Dr. Strangelove
- 7Rydal Islands & Caves Swim
- 8Spring Landscape Week
- 9Garden Days at Dalemain
- 10Live Music at The Swan - Evie Plumb
- 11Harry's Friday Night Bistro
- 12Meet the Artists
- 13Wainwright: Nordic Walking for the Fells with Nicola Merrett
- 14Easter egg hunt at Allan Bank
- 15Children's Easter Sunday Party - The Swan Hotel & Spa
- 16Sizergh's Spring Bird Challenge
- 17Heroes Hikes: Scafell Pike
- 18Ambleside & District Choral Society Spring Concert
- 19Sausage Festival
- 20Alfred Wainwright Exhibition
- 21Advanced Navigation - 2 Day NNAS Gold Certificate with Hiking Highs
- 22Landscape Photography Full Day Workshop
- 23Lakeland Paws Canicross Series
- 24Live Music at The Swan - Jon Dawes
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Windermere
At Gilpin Hotel all 30 bedrooms have lovely Lakeland views, most leading directly onto the gardens – All 6 Junior Suite and 6 Garden Suites have decked or slate patios with their own outdoor hot tubs, 5 Spa Lodges have their own ensuite spa…
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Lowther Castle & Gardens, Lowther, Penrith, Cumbria, CA10 2HHTelephone
01931 712192Penrith
Imagine coming to a ruined castle, walking through its gardens and into the woodlands and stumbling across one of the largest adventure playgrounds in the country. When you do this at Lowther, you have found the lost castle.
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Waterfoot Caravan Park, A592, Ullswater, Penrith, Cumbria, CA11 0JFTelephone
017684 86302Ullswater, Penrith
Waterfoot Park is located in the beautiful Ullswater Valley, within walking distance of the charming village of Pooley Bridge, the Ullswater ‘Steamers’ pier, and Ullswater itself.
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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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Ulverston
Offering peace and tranquillity, enclosed in 38 acres of glorious woodland, 5 Star rated Black Beck Holiday Park is nestled in the heart of Britain's Lake District, near Bouth. Black Beck provides the perfect setting for short breaks and extended…
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The Bridge Cottages, Coniston, Cumbria, LA21 8HJTelephone
015394 41765Coniston
• Sleeps up to 16
• 3 inter-linking cottages, can be booked individually sleeping 2-8 or together sleeping 16
• A total of 8 bedrooms and 7 bathrooms
• Each cottage comes with its own hot tub - 3 hot tubs in total
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Troutbeck, Windermere, Cumbria, LA23 1LBTelephone
015394 32628Windermere
A real Lakeland hidden treasure set in the beautiful village of Troutbeck, this 17thC solid stone and slate house sits imposingly on the hillside, its huge chimneys typical of the area.
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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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Eskdale Mill & Heritage Trust, Eskdale Mill, Boot, Holmrook, Cumbria, CA19 1TGTelephone
01946723335Boot, Holmrook
Eskdale Mill is a unique experience, nestled in one of the Lake District's most beautiful locations. This charming site embodies the Lake District’s heritage. It is the last remaining working water-powered corn mill in the Lake District.
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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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Cyclewise Whinlatter, Whinlatter Forest, Braithwaite, Keswick, Cumbria, CA12 5TWTelephone
017687 78711Braithwaite, Keswick
Based at the head of England's best trail centre, the Altura trail in Whinlatter Forest, Keswick. A well stocked trail centre bike shop offering premium bike hire, fast repairs and premium road and mountain bike sales. We also offer guiding and…
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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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The Swan Hotel & Spa, Newby Bridge, Cumbria, LA12 8NBTelephone
015395 31681Newby Bridge
The Swan Inn, nestled within The Swan Hotel, is a charming pub that serves as the heart of our wonderful establishment, providing a warm and inviting space for both guests and locals alike! It's the ideal cosy hub where you can unwind and reconnect…
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Haven Cottage B&B, Rydal Rd, Ambleside, Cumbria, LA22 9AYTelephone
015394 33270Ambleside
Haven Cottage is a high quality Guest House with beautifully furnished en-suite bedrooms. It has an enviable reputation for high quality breakfasts and superb customer service.
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Park Foot Holiday Park, Howtown, Penrith, Cumbria, CA10 2NATelephone
017684 86309Penrith
We offer a selection of beautiful Lakeland self-catering cottages. Located both on Park Foot holiday park on the shores of Lake Ullswater and around the village of Pooley Bridge, they are suitable for families or couples looking for the convenience…
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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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Tranquilly paddle along a beautiful, tree-lined river with the steam train passing on the shoreline and the current tugging gently from below towards the sea contrasts with the open lake exposed to the wind and waves, with vast vistas of the Lake…
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Rothay Manor Boutique Hotel & Restaurant, Borrans Rd, Ambleside, Cumbria, LA22 0EHTelephone
01539 433605Ambleside
At our small boutique hotel, our focus is on providing unparalleled comfort and style in individually designed bedrooms. Experience the epitome of luxury with modern bathrooms, plush dressing gowns, and premium amenities.
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The Salutation, Threlkeld, Keswick, Cumbria, CA12 4SQTelephone
01768779614Keswick
Flag stone floors, oak beams and roaring log fires create a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere at the 17th century Salutation Inn in the heart of the Lake District.
Popular with the "locals", the bar has the welcoming hospitality, warmth and…
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Millans Park, Compston Road, Ambleside, Cumbria, LA22 9ADTelephone
015394 33845Ambleside
Zeffirellis is an independent cinema that supports new and emerging talents within the world of cinema and the arts. We offer the complete evening out, you can wine and dine and see a film.
