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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
William Wordsworth wrote his radical Guide to the Lakes at Allan Bank. A new permanent exhibition…
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…
If you don't quite fancy being an early bird for Dawn Chorus Day, then experience the magic of…
The autumn 24/25 series of canicross races has now launched! Held in England's only mountain…
The challenge spans 112 miles of breathtaking yet punishing terrain in the heart of the Lake…
Join us at The Swan Hotel on May 9th for a night of vibrant live music featuring the talented Men…
3 -5 May 2025 Muncaster's Sausage Festival is an annual family friendly festival to celebrate all…
Uncover the life and work of printmaker Gwyneth Alban Davis who ran her business while living in a…
This richly illustrated talk by Mark Hatton explores the development of grave markers and focuses…
Freyja is a talented musician known for her captivating Indie folk sound, accompanied by guitar…
Can you discover eight of the birds that call Sizergh home? Take part in the Spring Bird Challenge…
Race the Sun is an exhilarating triathlon-style team challenge where teams of two or four bike,…
Experience the magic of nature's music festival on this exclusive event, and be immersed in the…
Our Rydal Islands and Caves Swim Walk is a perfect mix of easy-going hiking and swimming. Rydal…
Explore the founding of the school library by ex-pupil, Daniel Rawlinson 350 years ago! For the…
Go on the egg hunt around the garden at Allan Bank in Grasmere. Follow in the footsteps of…
A 5-hour course with a foraging expert, which includes ID work, tasting wild ingredients and a…
This concert is an external hire by Lakeland Sinfonia and you will be directed to their booking…
Morning swims and downward dogs at dawn, slowly unfolding practices and restorative sensory…
Dragcaster: Flappers, Feathers & Fabulousness! Saturday 3 May 2025 Darlings, get ready to shimmy,…
Print, sculpture and sound-based installation exploring bird song. Artist Heather Mullender-Ross…
Starting in 2007 the Brathay 10in10 was the World's first 10 marathons in 10 days stage race. The…
The swim to Wild Cat Island is a classic Lake District swim right out of the pages of a storybook…
William Wordsworth wrote his radical Guide to the Lakes at Allan Bank. A new permanent exhibition…
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…
If you don't quite fancy being an early bird for Dawn Chorus Day, then experience the magic of…
The autumn 24/25 series of canicross races has now launched! Held in England's only mountain…
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…
The autumn 24/25 series of canicross races has now launched! Held in England's only mountain…
The challenge spans 112 miles of breathtaking yet punishing terrain in the heart of the Lake…
Join us at The Swan Hotel on May 9th for a night of vibrant live music featuring the talented Men…
3 -5 May 2025 Muncaster's Sausage Festival is an annual family friendly festival to celebrate all…
Uncover the life and work of printmaker Gwyneth Alban Davis who ran her business while living in a…
This richly illustrated talk by Mark Hatton explores the development of grave markers and focuses…
Freyja is a talented musician known for her captivating Indie folk sound, accompanied by guitar…
Can you discover eight of the birds that call Sizergh home? Take part in the Spring Bird Challenge…
Race the Sun is an exhilarating triathlon-style team challenge where teams of two or four bike,…
Experience the magic of nature's music festival on this exclusive event, and be immersed in the…
Our Rydal Islands and Caves Swim Walk is a perfect mix of easy-going hiking and swimming. Rydal…
Explore the founding of the school library by ex-pupil, Daniel Rawlinson 350 years ago! For the…
Go on the egg hunt around the garden at Allan Bank in Grasmere. Follow in the footsteps of…
A 5-hour course with a foraging expert, which includes ID work, tasting wild ingredients and a…
This concert is an external hire by Lakeland Sinfonia and you will be directed to their booking…
Morning swims and downward dogs at dawn, slowly unfolding practices and restorative sensory…
Dragcaster: Flappers, Feathers & Fabulousness! Saturday 3 May 2025 Darlings, get ready to shimmy,…
Print, sculpture and sound-based installation exploring bird song. Artist Heather Mullender-Ross…
Starting in 2007 the Brathay 10in10 was the World's first 10 marathons in 10 days stage race. The…
The swim to Wild Cat Island is a classic Lake District swim right out of the pages of a storybook…
William Wordsworth wrote his radical Guide to the Lakes at Allan Bank. A new permanent exhibition…
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…
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- 1Not quite the Dawn Chorus with the RSPB at Wild Haweswater
- 2Lakeland Paws Canicross Series
- 3Wheelbase Fred Whitton Challenge
- 4Live Music at The Swan - Men in Hats
- 5Sausage Festival
- 6Women in Print - The Caravan Press
- 7Armitt Talk Series 2025: The Artistry, Meaning & Mystery of Cumbrian Gravestones over the ages
- 8Live Music at The Swan - Freyja Burke
- 9Sizergh's Spring Bird Challenge
- 10Race the Sun Lake District Coniston Off-Road
- 11Dawn Chorus Day with the RSPB at Wild Haweswater
- 12Rydal Islands & Caves Swim
- 13Rawlinson 350 Exhibition
- 14Easter egg hunt at Allan Bank
- 15Forage and Feast near Coniston
- 16Lunchtime Recital: Bradley Creswick-violinist extraordinaire
- 17Yoga break
- 18Dragcaster: An Evening with Cherry West at the Speakeasy Soirée!
- 19All The Better To Hear You With
- 20Brathay 10in10
- 21Swim to Wild Cat Island
- 22Wordsworth the Influencer
- 23Wainwright: Nordic Walking for the Fells with Nicola Merrett
- 24The Mumford & Sons Story: Awake My Soul
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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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The Coppice, Manesty, Keswick, Cumbria, CA12 5UGTelephone
07584 138682Keswick
The Coppice is quintessentially a former Edwardian small country house situated on the lower slopes of Catbells in the stunning Borrowdale Valley, close to the village of Grange and approximately five miles from the market town of Keswick.
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Threlkeld Village, Keswick, Cumbria, CA12 4SQTelephone
07584 138682Keswick
Set in Threlkeld, a quiet village just outside of Keswick with views of Blencathra and surrounding fells. Spacious, cosy and with an abundance of walks from the doorstep. Garden with patio, garden furniture and barbecue. Private parking for 3 cars.…
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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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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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Newby Bridge, Windermere, Cumbria, LA12 8NPTelephone
07946841772Windermere
Green Man Survival provides survival and bushcraft training and experiences in the Lake District National Park. Our experiences are suitable for all including families, couples and friends, and we also offer group training courses that are suitable…
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Ravenglass & Eskdale Steam Railway Station, Main St, Ravenglass, Cumbria, CA18 1SWTelephone
01229 717171Ravenglass
La'aL Ratty, the little Cumbrian railway, is an award-winning heritage visitor attraction and Lake District icon, living up to its “must do” reputation for all ages. There are lots of things to do including shopping facilities, a museum,…
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Glenridding, Penrith, Cumbria, CA11 0QRPenrith
Master the 'Art of Nordic Walking' with our , Nicky Merrett, AKA Nordic Nic, or Sean Bolland our new expert instructor. Both Nicky & Sean are qualified instructors with British Nordic Walking. They will take you through the ‘10 Steps to Nordic…
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The Coppermines & Lakes Cottages, The Estate Office, The Bridge, Coniston, Cumbria, LA21 8HJTelephone
01539441765The Bridge, Coniston
Springbank Cottage is a luxury, 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom cottage in the popular village of Coniston. Close to spectacular walking, the lake and with a beautiful, enclosed garden it really is the perfect base for any Lake District holiday.
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Hawkshead
Nestled between Windermere and Coniston, in the heart of the Lake District. Go Ape’s hub in Grizedale Forest packs a punch with both action and adventure where you can test your nerve amongst the trees on one of two high rope’s courses.
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Zeffirellis, 2 Compston Rd, Ambleside, Cumbria, LA22 9ADTelephone
015394 33845Ambleside
Zeffirellis hosts an award-winning vegetarian restaurant, a daytime café, a jazz bar on the second floor of the restaurant, and a cinema.
Zeffirellis restaurant offers an Italian themed pizza and pasta menu with daily specials freshly prepared by… -
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Theatre By The Lake, Lakeside, Lake Rd, Keswick, Cumbria, CA12 5DJTelephone
017687 74411Lake Rd, Keswick
Theatre by the Lake has a setting on the shores of Derwentwater no other professional theatre in Britain can match. Each year it stages up to nine of its own productions of classic, modern and new plays and has won multi-starred reviews.
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Lindeth Howe, Longtail Hill, Bowness-on-Windermere, Cumbria, LA23 3JFTelephone
015394 45759Bowness-on-Windermere
Lindeth Howe’s 2AA rosette restaurant is as popular with residents of nearby Bowness-on-Windermere, as it is with visitors to the Lake District, and our hotel guests, who come to enjoy the activities & delights of Lake Windermere.
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Broadoaks Country House, Bridge Ln, Troutbeck, Windermere, Cumbria, LA23 1LATelephone
015394 45566Troutbeck, Windermere
Cumbrian produce with a French Twist. Set within 7 acres of landscaped gardens, with our expertise in bespoke dining, quality of service and attention to detail ensures we are simply somewhere special.
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Ullswater Holiday Park, Watermillock, Penrith, Cumbria, CA11 0LRTelephone
017684 86666Penrith
Camping Cabins are the perfect alternative to camping in a tent.
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Hillcroft Park, Roe Head Lane, Pooley Bridge, Cumbria, CA10 2LTTelephone
017684 86363Pooley Bridge
A choice of self-catering accommodation, owned and operated by the Heath Family. The award-winning Hillcroft Park is set in the beautiful Ullswater Valley, and offers year-round holiday accommodation to suit every taste and pocket.
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Active Base (first available left), Newby Bridge, Cumbria, LA12 8NNTelephone
01539 31 00 41Newby Bridge
This experience is all about learning the ropes, stick and flappy bits with straight-up language and a hands-on approach you and your fellow crew will do the vast majority of the tasks that make the boat work.
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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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We offer 7 different glamping options at Park Cliffe so you’ll find one that perfectly suits your needs. Each will give you a great experience and a bit more comfort than a traditional camping holiday – it’s a brilliant way to enjoy the great Lake…
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Windermere Jetty, Rayrigg Road, Windermere, Cumbria, LA23 1BNWindermere
Windermere Jetty Museum is a vibrant, family-friendly visitor attraction dedicated to the boats, people and the rich history of Windermere, England’s largest natural lake.
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