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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,...Read More
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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The Poets Punt Wild Swim. Step off the riverbank into a perfect river pool and float downstream.…
Busy Weekly Market with 80 stalls. Food, Crafts and Gifts.
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A weekend of paddleboarding with leading adventurer and writer Jo Moseley
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A professionally designed and delivered course by Hiking Highs on behalf of the NNAS (National…
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The TV celebrity and triathlete Louise Minchin will be here to meet her fans and talke about her…
Create your own silver pendant and/or earrings inspired by the natural world. Silver clay is fun,…
Come and join The Conscious Self for some cold & hot exposure in the heart of The Lake District!…
The Poets Punt Wild Swim. Step off the riverbank into a perfect river pool and float downstream.…
Busy Weekly Market with 80 stalls. Food, Crafts and Gifts.
Sensuous contemporary ballet meets the energy of musical theatre in four distinctive short works.…
Celebrate 150 Years of Steam at our May Day Bank Holiday Gala Weekend! 3rd–5th May 2025 - An…
Join us at Dalemain for our informative and fun gardening days. This will give you the unique…
Join us for an action-packed weekend of STEAM fun, with hands-on activities, mind-blowing science…
Celebrate 150 Years of Steam at our May Day Bank Holiday Gala Weekend! 3rd–5th May 2025 - An…
Join us at Dalemain for our informative and fun gardening days. This will give you the unique…
Join us for an action-packed weekend of STEAM fun, with hands-on activities, mind-blowing science…
Take the plunge on our three-day wild swim camp, led by our resident open water swim coach Colin…
Demonstration printing session led by Heather Mullender-Ross & Tracy Hill using Gwyneth Alban Davis…
Join artist Penny Hillier-Evans for a nature inspired creative workshop. Using flowers, leaves and…
On April 26, Mozart's timeless comedy returns to cinemas worldwide with a live broadcast from the…
This corner of Lakeland is still rather special and retains that timeless feel. It is also home to…
Curated and hosted by poet Kim Moore, our online contemporary poetry reading series continues…
The challenge spans 112 miles of breathtaking yet punishing terrain in the heart of the Lake…
If you don't quite fancy being an early bird for Dawn Chorus Day, then experience the magic of…
Join us at The Swan Hotel on May 9th from 5:30 – 7:30pm for an unforgettable evening of live music…
Light Stories is tales from Matthew Barley's life, told through music and projected imagery,…
A weekend of paddleboarding with leading adventurer and writer Jo Moseley
A 5-hour course with a foraging expert, which includes ID work, tasting wild ingredients and a…
Programme: Karl Jenkins: The Armed Man – a Mass for Peace; Vivaldi: Gloria. With Joyce Tindsley…
A professionally designed and delivered course by Hiking Highs on behalf of the NNAS (National…
The Plant Fair is back this year! This year it will be held on Sunday 11th May, 10am to 4pm. …
The TV celebrity and triathlete Louise Minchin will be here to meet her fans and talke about her…
Create your own silver pendant and/or earrings inspired by the natural world. Silver clay is fun,…
Come and join The Conscious Self for some cold & hot exposure in the heart of The Lake District!…
The Poets Punt Wild Swim. Step off the riverbank into a perfect river pool and float downstream.…
Busy Weekly Market with 80 stalls. Food, Crafts and Gifts.
Sensuous contemporary ballet meets the energy of musical theatre in four distinctive short works.…
The Lake District Where modern tourism was born
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More Than Mountains was set up over twelve years ago to share our passion for exploring the hills and mountains of the English Lake District. We specialise in designing bespoke days out that are tailored to meet your goals and aspirations.
Keswick
Newlands Adventure Centre is Keswick's largest provider of outdoor activities and the UK's longest established outdoor activity centre. With some of the best facilities in the Lake District and located in a truly beautiful and unique environment, we…
Whether you would like to rent an Electric Bike or join a Bike Tour or Holiday, we organise everything and provide self-guided tours with tailored routes to suite you.
Windermere
Park Cliffe is an award-winning holiday park set in 25 acres of beautiful, unspoilt countryside, right in the heart of the Lake District, only 3 miles from Bowness-on-Windermere. We have two camping areas.
Ambleside
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.
Ambleside
Our licensed Yan Bistro promises a delicious seasonal menu inspired by our farm’s history - rustic Cumbrian classics, nostalgic British favourites and exciting modern dishes - all made from the outstanding local ingredients.
Ullswater
Fancy feeling the freedom of abseiling down a cliff or off a railway viaduct?
If you enjoy high level excitements then why not step boldly over the edge of a near-vertical rock face or abseil down the side of a railway viaduct?
Penrith
Lakes For All: luxury self-catering, wheelchair accessible holidays in the Lake District, Cumbria for people with physical disabilities and their families.
Ambleside
Open seven days a week, the cafe provides the full range of refreshment choices throughout the day, from speciality coffees, full English breakfasts, all-day snacks, tasty lunches and very popular Afternoon Teas.
Keswick
Low Briery Holiday Park is situated just outside Keswick, in a beautiful wooded valley in the English Lake District.
Discover the freedom a self catering holiday in the Lake District offers.
Ulverston
Steam trains running a seasonal daily service from Haverthwaite to Lakeside via the Leven valley. Licensed tea room, gift shop, engine shed, picnic area & playground.
Borrowdale, Keswick
Rock climbing is one of the fastest growing sports and Borrowdale, close to Keswick is the perfect place to have your first experience of outdoor rock climbing as it is close to where some of the first ever rock climbs were completed. There are…
Braithwaite, 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.
Ambleside
For a fun and accessible adrenaline hit, stepping out over a 150ft drop is hard to beat! We offer abseiling throughout the Lake District, all venues are stunningly beautiful and offer different abseil lengths so we can pick a venue to suit you best.
Grasmere
Tweedies Bar & Lodge with 2 restaurants and public bar serving guest ales, world beers, excellent selection of wines. Set in 3 acres of mature grounds. Newly refurbished throughout.
Bowness-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.
Bowness-on-Windermere, Windermere
Afternoon Tea at The Belsfield is a quintessentially English experience, offering delicious Afternoon Tea with amazing views of Lake Windermere. The Belsfield is situated in 6-acres of gardens overlooking Lake Windermere and the Cumbrian hills…
Grasmere
Tweedies Bar & Lodge with 2 restaurants and public bar serving guest ales, world beers, excellent selection of wines. Set in 3 acres of mature grounds. Newly refurbished throughout.
Penrith
Our modern 6-berth static caravans are spacious and offer comfortable family accommodation with all the facilities and equipment that you would expect from your holiday home.
Torver Mill
• 5 Star Gold Rated Barn Conversion for 2
• Idyllic riverside location
• Secluded gardens
• Views of Coniston Old Man
• Fantastic walking and mountain biking from the doorstep
• Beautiful, luxury interior
• EV charger
• Secure bike storage
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