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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
Are you interested in open-water swimming? This course is designed just for you! We simplify the…
Programme: Karl Jenkins: The Armed Man – a Mass for Peace; Vivaldi: Gloria. With Joyce Tindsley…
Take the plunge on our three-day wild swim camp, led by our resident open water swim coach Colin…
Can you discover eight of the birds that call Sizergh home? Take part in the Spring Bird Challenge…
A professionally designed and delivered course by Hiking Highs on behalf of the NNAS (National…
Morning swims and downward dogs at dawn, slowly unfolding practices and restorative sensory…
The Plant Fair is back this year! This year it will be held on Sunday 11th May, 10am to 4pm. …
Join artist Penny Hillier–Evans for a workshop inspired by the local landscape. During the…
The TV celebrity and triathlete Louise Minchin will be here to meet her fans and talke about her…
Light Stories is tales from Matthew Barley's life, told through music and projected imagery,…
The swim to Wild Cat Island is a classic Lake District swim right out of the pages of a storybook…
Celebrate 150 Years of Steam at our May Day Bank Holiday Gala Weekend! 3rd–5th May 2025 - An…
Curated and hosted by poet Kim Moore, our online contemporary poetry reading series continues…
'Life was never better on a swing, the higher the better!' Brought to you by the National Trust…
A Luxury Spa and Yoga Retreat at The Langdale Hotel & Spa. Renew your mind, body and soul with our…
Walk Yourself Happy: The Lakes – One-Day Walking & Wellness Events Discover the Power of Walking…
Try outdoor swimming with Swim the Lakes in Ambleside, right at the heart of the Lake District and…
A 6-hour workshop with a foraging expert, which includes ID guidance, picking wild ingredients and…
Sensuous contemporary ballet meets the energy of musical theatre in four distinctive short works.…
A 5-hour course with a foraging expert, which includes ID work, tasting wild ingredients and a…
Demonstration printing session led by Heather Mullender-Ross & Tracy Hill using Gwyneth Alban Davis…
Busy Weekly Market with 80 stalls. Food, Crafts and Gifts.
Starting in 2007 the Brathay 10in10 was the World's first 10 marathons in 10 days stage race. The…
A 3-hour session with a foraging expert, including ID work, finding and tasting wild ingredients,…
Are you interested in open-water swimming? This course is designed just for you! We simplify the…
Programme: Karl Jenkins: The Armed Man – a Mass for Peace; Vivaldi: Gloria. With Joyce Tindsley…
Take the plunge on our three-day wild swim camp, led by our resident open water swim coach Colin…
Can you discover eight of the birds that call Sizergh home? Take part in the Spring Bird Challenge…
A professionally designed and delivered course by Hiking Highs on behalf of the NNAS (National…
Morning swims and downward dogs at dawn, slowly unfolding practices and restorative sensory…
Can you discover eight of the birds that call Sizergh home? Take part in the Spring Bird Challenge…
A professionally designed and delivered course by Hiking Highs on behalf of the NNAS (National…
Morning swims and downward dogs at dawn, slowly unfolding practices and restorative sensory…
The Plant Fair is back this year! This year it will be held on Sunday 11th May, 10am to 4pm. …
Join artist Penny Hillier–Evans for a workshop inspired by the local landscape. During the…
The TV celebrity and triathlete Louise Minchin will be here to meet her fans and talke about her…
Light Stories is tales from Matthew Barley's life, told through music and projected imagery,…
The swim to Wild Cat Island is a classic Lake District swim right out of the pages of a storybook…
Celebrate 150 Years of Steam at our May Day Bank Holiday Gala Weekend! 3rd–5th May 2025 - An…
Curated and hosted by poet Kim Moore, our online contemporary poetry reading series continues…
'Life was never better on a swing, the higher the better!' Brought to you by the National Trust…
A Luxury Spa and Yoga Retreat at The Langdale Hotel & Spa. Renew your mind, body and soul with our…
Walk Yourself Happy: The Lakes – One-Day Walking & Wellness Events Discover the Power of Walking…
Try outdoor swimming with Swim the Lakes in Ambleside, right at the heart of the Lake District and…
A 6-hour workshop with a foraging expert, which includes ID guidance, picking wild ingredients and…
Sensuous contemporary ballet meets the energy of musical theatre in four distinctive short works.…
A 5-hour course with a foraging expert, which includes ID work, tasting wild ingredients and a…
Demonstration printing session led by Heather Mullender-Ross & Tracy Hill using Gwyneth Alban Davis…
Busy Weekly Market with 80 stalls. Food, Crafts and Gifts.
Starting in 2007 the Brathay 10in10 was the World's first 10 marathons in 10 days stage race. The…
A 3-hour session with a foraging expert, including ID work, finding and tasting wild ingredients,…
Are you interested in open-water swimming? This course is designed just for you! We simplify the…
Programme: Karl Jenkins: The Armed Man – a Mass for Peace; Vivaldi: Gloria. With Joyce Tindsley…
Take the plunge on our three-day wild swim camp, led by our resident open water swim coach Colin…
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- 1Sizergh's Spring Bird Challenge
- 2Beginners Navigation - 2 Day NNAS Certificate with hiking Highs
- 3Yoga break
- 4Plant Fair
- 5Create a felt and textile landscape
- 6Celebrity author at cancer charity fundraiser
- 7Light Stories
- 8Swim to Wild Cat Island
- 9150th Anniversary Steam Gala
- 10'Go to the poets, they will speak to thee': Rachel Davies & Hilary Robinson
- 11The Swings at the 100 year Anniversary of Crow Park
- 12Spring Renewal Luxury Spa & Yoga Retreat
- 13Walk Yourself Happy
- 14Wild Swimming Taster
- 15Forage and Cook (Full Day) near Keswick
- 16RB&O Cinema Season 2024-25: Ballet To Broadway: Wheeldon Works
- 17Forage and Feast near Coniston
- 18Printmaking Demonstration
- 19Keswick Market
- 20Brathay 10in10
- 21Forage and Nibble near Penrith
- 22Introduction to Open Water Swimming
- 23Ambleside & District Choral Society Spring Concert
- 24Summer wild swim camp
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11 Hawthorne Rise, Hackthorpe, Penrith, Cumbria, CA10 2FWTelephone
07432002713Penrith
Lakes For All: luxury self-catering, wheelchair accessible holidays in the Lake District, Cumbria for people with physical disabilities and their families.
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Ambleside Tap Yard, Rydal Rd, Ambleside, Cumbria, LA22 9ANTelephone
01539 423234Ambleside
Ambleside's latest destinations for craft beer & real ale enthusiasts. Offering brewery-fresh craft beers from 6 large copper tanks featured above the bar, plus local cask ales. The full bar offering is complemented by a menu of quality wood fired…
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Old Courthouse Gallery, Market Pl, Ambleside, Cumbria, LA22 9BUTelephone
015394 32022Ambleside
If you’re visiting the Ambleside area why not pop into the Old Courthouse Gallery? We have a fantastic collection of art & crafts by some amazing artists, many of them local to the area.
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Troutbeck Head Experience Freedom Glamping, Troutbeck, Penrith, Cumbria, CA11 0SSTelephone
01342 777533Penrith
Our spacious plush glamping cabins can offer a comfortable glamping experience.
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Biketreks Grizedale, Grizedale Forest, Ambleside, Cumbria, LA22 0QJTelephone
015394 31245Ambleside
Biketreks Grizedale is a bike hire centre and shop in Grizedale Forest, offering mountain bike and E-Bike hire all year round. Our shop stocks a wide range of clothing, accessories and new and ex-hire bikes.
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Crown Inn Pooley Bridge, Pooley Bridge, Cumbria, CA10 2NPTelephone
01768 425869Pooley Bridge
A fabulous traditional inn at the heart of the picturesque village of Pooley Bridge, next to Lake Ullswater. Home-cooked food and cask ales served in the cosy bar or outdoors on the large sun terrace overlooking the river.
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Newby Bridge
Join us at our secluded woodland camp on the shores of Windermere for a bushcraft brunch to die for, this is thriving not just surviving!
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Rosthwaite, Borrowdale, Keswick, Cumbria, CA12 5XBTelephone
017687 77214Keswick
Our restaurant full of eager diners, a non-fussy, relaxed atmosphere, staff who take pride in serving Executive Chef David’s delectable dishes and where the food and service speak for itself. Hopefully our guests agree, it’s called real Cumbrian…
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Brantwood, East of Lake, Coniston, Cumbria, LA21 8ADTelephone
015394 41396Coniston
Brantwood, the former home of eminent Victorian John Ruskin and a treasure house of art and memorabilia. The 250-acre estate comprises 8 unique gardens, ancient woodland, high moors and meadows.
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The Wild Boar | Bar, Restaurant & Hotel, Crook Rd, Windermere, Cumbria, LA23 3NFTelephone
015394 45225Windermere
This robust offering includes a range of miniature mighty flavoursome savoury delights and, of course, our notorious pork scratchings with homemade Bramley Apple Sauce.
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Parkgate Farm, Irton, Eskdale, Holmrook, Cumbria, CA19 1YNTelephone
019467 26362Eskdale, Holmrook
Experience peace, tranquillity, and adventure on your next holiday at Parkgate Farm, located at the base of the picturesque Eskdale and Wasdale valleys. Whether you're a hiker, walker, or cyclist, our farm offers an extensive network of bridleways…
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Eskdale
There is gorge scrambling, there is canyoning, then there is The Esk Gorge. A mega place with massive jumps into crystal clear waters. The pools are deep and big offering lots of swimming and scrambling along the rocky edges too.
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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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Coniston
• Large Victorian house in Coniston Village
• Sleeps 16 guests across 6 bedrooms with 6 bathrooms
• Lake views and open fire
• Large lounge & dining room, ideal for get-togethers
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Lyth Valley Road, Bowness-on-Windermere, Windermere, Cumbria, LA23 3JPTelephone
015394 43286Windermere
Enjoy a superb traditional afternoon tea at Lindeth Fell which includes a selection of delicious home made sandwiches and sweets along with a selection of leaf teas. Licensed bar. Wi-Fi. Parking.
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Penrith
A traditional tearoom set in a historic barn with homemade food and freshly brewed coffee, alongside Dalemain’s marmalade gift shop.
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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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Skelwith Fold Caravan Park, Ambleside, Cumbria, LA22 0HYTelephone
015394 32277Ambleside
Nestled in 130 acres of tranquil woodland, Skelwith Fold is the perfect destination to escape from everyday life. An array of scenic walks, quaint villages and cosy pubs and restaurants all within walking distance. There is a Stagecoach bus stop…
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Witherslack, Grange-over-Sands, Cumbria, LA11 6RGGrange-over-Sands
This experience will take you into an area of Foulshaw Moss not open to the general public. It's ideal for those who love this special nature reserve and want to see something new, as well as those who haven't visited before and would like exclusive…
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2 Cambridge Villas, Church Street, Ambleside, Cumbria, LA22 9DLTelephone
07971 622616Ambleside
The more popular mountains can become busy during holiday periods, so why not avoid the crowds by making an early (or late) start and watch the sunrise from a mountain summit?
