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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
The medical form for this event will be emailed out before the event to the email address you…
Friday 2 May The Mumford & Sons Story recreates the incredible tale of the floor-stomping…
William Wordsworth wrote his radical Guide to the Lakes at Allan Bank. A new permanent exhibition…
A 3-hour session with a foraging expert, including ID work, finding and tasting wild ingredients,…
Join JAG Outdoors for an evening of adventure, exercise, focus, fun, and wellbeing at Whinlatter…
Join us for our children's Easter Sunday party at The Swan Hotel! Taking place on Sunday 20th…
Experience the magic of nature's music festival on this exclusive event, and be immersed in the…
Embark on an unforgettable adventure with Help for Heroes with the Scafell Pike Heroes Hike. Take…
Hear about Allan Bank's exhibitions curated by fine artists Heather Mullender-Ross & Tracy Hill…
Curated and hosted by poet Kim Moore, our online contemporary poetry reading series continues…
Busy Weekly Market with 80 stalls. Food, Crafts and Gifts.
This concert is an external hire by Lakeland Sinfonia and you will be directed to their booking…
Spring Landscape Week is a four day landscape course. You will start the week drawing from the…
Are you interested in open-water swimming? This course is designed just for you! We simplify the…
We're looking forward to welcoming Jon Dawes to The Swan on Sunday 20th April! Singer-Songwriter…
Print, sculpture and sound-based installation exploring bird song. Artist Heather Mullender-Ross…
Join us at Dalemain for our informative and fun gardening days. This will give you the unique…
A Luxury Spa and Yoga Retreat at The Langdale Hotel & Spa. Renew your mind, body and soul with our…
Looking for exciting family activities this Easter? Go Ape Grizedale, near Hawkshead is the perfect…
Uplifting choral music for springtime and Easter with soloists. To include John Rutter "Songs for…
Starting in April, every couple of weeks we will be opening Harry's Cafe, Bar & Braai for casual…
The swim to Wild Cat Island is a classic Lake District swim right out of the pages of a storybook…
We're looking forward to welcoming Reuben Tighe to The Swan on the 18th April for an evening of…
Windermere Science Festival Join BBC TV's 'Sky at Night's presenter Chris Lintott and friends for a…
The medical form for this event will be emailed out before the event to the email address you…
Friday 2 May The Mumford & Sons Story recreates the incredible tale of the floor-stomping…
William Wordsworth wrote his radical Guide to the Lakes at Allan Bank. A new permanent exhibition…
A 3-hour session with a foraging expert, including ID work, finding and tasting wild ingredients,…
Join JAG Outdoors for an evening of adventure, exercise, focus, fun, and wellbeing at Whinlatter…
Join us for our children's Easter Sunday party at The Swan Hotel! Taking place on Sunday 20th…
A 3-hour session with a foraging expert, including ID work, finding and tasting wild ingredients,…
Join JAG Outdoors for an evening of adventure, exercise, focus, fun, and wellbeing at Whinlatter…
Join us for our children's Easter Sunday party at The Swan Hotel! Taking place on Sunday 20th…
Experience the magic of nature's music festival on this exclusive event, and be immersed in the…
Embark on an unforgettable adventure with Help for Heroes with the Scafell Pike Heroes Hike. Take…
Hear about Allan Bank's exhibitions curated by fine artists Heather Mullender-Ross & Tracy Hill…
Curated and hosted by poet Kim Moore, our online contemporary poetry reading series continues…
Busy Weekly Market with 80 stalls. Food, Crafts and Gifts.
This concert is an external hire by Lakeland Sinfonia and you will be directed to their booking…
Spring Landscape Week is a four day landscape course. You will start the week drawing from the…
Are you interested in open-water swimming? This course is designed just for you! We simplify the…
We're looking forward to welcoming Jon Dawes to The Swan on Sunday 20th April! Singer-Songwriter…
Print, sculpture and sound-based installation exploring bird song. Artist Heather Mullender-Ross…
Join us at Dalemain for our informative and fun gardening days. This will give you the unique…
A Luxury Spa and Yoga Retreat at The Langdale Hotel & Spa. Renew your mind, body and soul with our…
Looking for exciting family activities this Easter? Go Ape Grizedale, near Hawkshead is the perfect…
Uplifting choral music for springtime and Easter with soloists. To include John Rutter "Songs for…
Starting in April, every couple of weeks we will be opening Harry's Cafe, Bar & Braai for casual…
The swim to Wild Cat Island is a classic Lake District swim right out of the pages of a storybook…
We're looking forward to welcoming Reuben Tighe to The Swan on the 18th April for an evening of…
Windermere Science Festival Join BBC TV's 'Sky at Night's presenter Chris Lintott and friends for a…
The medical form for this event will be emailed out before the event to the email address you…
Friday 2 May The Mumford & Sons Story recreates the incredible tale of the floor-stomping…
William Wordsworth wrote his radical Guide to the Lakes at Allan Bank. A new permanent exhibition…
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- 1Forage and nibble near Ambleside
- 2Forest run and yoga
- 3Children's Easter Sunday Party
- 4Dawn Chorus Day with the RSPB at Wild Haweswater
- 5Heroes Hikes: Scafell Pike
- 6Meet the Artists
- 7'Go to the poets, they will speak to thee': Rachel Davies & Hilary Robinson
- 8Keswick Market
- 9Lunchtime Recital: Bradley Creswick-violinist extraordinaire
- 10Spring Landscape Week
- 11Introduction to Open Water Swimming
- 12Live Music at The Swan - Jon Dawes
- 13All The Better To Hear You With
- 14Garden Days at Dalemain
- 15Spring Renewal Luxury Spa & Yoga Retreat
- 16Easter Holidays
- 17Songs for Springtime
- 18Harry's Friday Night Bistro
- 19Swim to Wild Cat Island
- 20Live Music at The Swan - Reuben Tighe
- 21An Evening with the Stars
- 22Wainwright: Nordic Walking for the Fells with Nicola Merrett
- 23The Mumford & Sons Story: Awake My Soul
- 24Wordsworth the Influencer
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We deliver everything you need to your accommodation, or to your designated preferred location ( including railway station’s) with tailor-made routes. Experience the pleasure of cycling through the Lake District countryside on Electric Bikes, around…
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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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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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Located at the tranquil southern end of Lake Windermere, Lakeside Pier offers a different pace of exploration in the Lake District. Board a Windermere Lake Cruise’s vessel and get treated to the finest views from the water.
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Lake District Wildlife Park, Bassenthwaite, Cumbria, CA12 4RDTelephone
017687 76239Bassenthwaite
Go wild & experience a world of wildlife! There's over 100 species from Anaconda to Zebra. Rare and endangered species like Gibbons and Asian Fishing Cats, plus family favourites like lemurs and Meerkats. A great day out for all the family.
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Coniston Pier, Lake Road, Coniston, Cumbria, LA21 8ANConiston
Float back to Victorian times as you indulge in a luxurious cruise on captivating Coniston water in this exquisite steam-powered craft.
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Newby Bridge, Windermere, Cumbria, LA12 8NPTelephone
07946841772Windermere
If you can't decide which one of our kick ass experiences to choose, don't, and just do them all! This experience includes fire lighting using natural materials and sparks along with how to build a shelter with materials provided by nature in our…
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Keswick
Catering for families and couples, Castlerigg Hall Caravan & Caravan Park occupies one of the finest positions in the Lake District overlooking Derwentwater with breath-taking views of the surrounding fells.
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Windermere Canoe and Kayak, B5285, Windermere, Cumbria, LA23 3JHTelephone
015394 44451Windermere
Canoe, Paddleboard, Kayaking in Windermere, Lake District. Tailored made courses from sea to surf, lakes to rivers, adults to children.
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Windermere Jetty, Rayrigg Road, Windermere, Cumbria, LA23 1BNWindermere
Discover 200 years of Windermere’s boating history and the stories of the people involved - from wealthy owners to boat builders, inspired writers to ordinary Lakeland folk - at the Lake District’s new all-weather museum.
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Lake District Wildlife Park, Bassenthwaite, Cumbria, CA12 4RDTelephone
017687 76239Bassenthwaite
Get up close and personal with our Alpacas, for participants aged 16 years and over. Alpacas are friendly and inquisitive animals and just like us they enjoy a bit of fresh air and exercise. Meet our five boys Hugo, Hector, Herbie, Dougal and…
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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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Whinlatter Forest, Whinlatter Pass, Braithwaite, Cumbria, CA12 5TWTelephone
01603 895500Braithwaite
Welcome to England's only true mountain forest. Whinlatter boasts unrivalled views across Bassenthwaite Lake, Derwentwater and Keswick. Located in the North West of the Lake District, you'll find us in the heart of it. It plays host to two of our…
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The Temperance Inn, 33 Lake Rd, Ambleside, Cumbria, LA22 0BHTelephone
015394 33192Ambleside
The Temperance Inn at Ambleside proudly serves up delicious pub food – all day, every day – cooked freshly for you on ordering.
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Low Wood Bay Watersports, Ambleside Rd, Windermere, Cumbria, LA23 1LPTelephone
015394 39441Windermere
Low Wood Watersports and Activity Centre, with it's large lake frontage and extensive range of equipment, is a great location for waterskiing, wakeboarding, sailing, kayaking/canoeing and boat hire.
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Sizergh Castle - National Trust, Nr Kendal, Cumbria, LA8 8AETelephone
015395 60951Nr Kendal
The house boasts 800 years of family history, and is still lived in by the Strickland family today. Filled with thousands of items collected by 26 generations of the family the house certainly feels lived in, with centuries-old portraits and fine…
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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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Parkgate Farm, Irton, Eskdale, Holmrook, Cumbria, CA19 1YNTelephone
019467 26362Eskdale, Holmrook
Experience the great outdoors at Parkgate Farm, offering a variety of 9 large camping pitches (5 with electric hook-up, and 4 without) and one camping pod. Take advantage of the amenities including family shower rooms, separate toilets, washing-up…
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Green Man Survival, Green Man Survival Dog Kennel Wood, Newby Bridge, Cumbria, LA12 8NPTelephone
07946841772Newby Bridge
Upon issue of your survival kit you will be dropped into one of the densest most remote parts of our woodland. No phone signal, no comfortable fixed camp and no tarp or tent. You must source all your water, food, firewood and shelter and survive a…
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2 Cambridge Villas, Church Street, Ambleside, Cumbria, LA22 9DLTelephone
07971 622616Ambleside
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.
