Visit Lake District and Cumbria

The Official Guide to the region

With stunning mountain views, lovely beaches and shimmering lakes galore, summer is a great time of year to visit the Lake District, Cumbria. Enjoy captivating exhibitions at a great range of museums and art galleries and choose from a vibrant array of events at our brilliant selection of theatres and cinemas. You’ll find ancient castles, historic ruins, old burial sites and stone circles dotted across the region.

Country Shows will also introduce you to rural traditions with agriculture, Cumbrian wrestling, hound trailing, fell races and sheepdog trials all on display.

You won’t be short on things to do – and why not keep things simple and explore car free. Hop between towns and the city by bus or train – along the way taking in beautiful coastal and mountain views!

With so much to do, why not stay a few days? We have plenty of superb accommodation options suitable for all – from luxury hotels to accessible glamping pods, there’s plenty to choose from. Book your stay now and get ready for some wonderful days away!

Visit our Summer page to find out more.

You may leave the Lake District, Cumbria, but once you’ve been, it’ll never leave you.