Welcome to the Lake District, Cumbria

The official tourism website for the region

Whether it’s the first time or the 50th time you’ve visited the Lake District, Cumbria, we can’t wait to inspire you and help you book your getaway in this very special part of the world.

It’s so easy to plan your visit in advance, with a helping hand from our Know Before You Go guide – full of practical advice and tips for the changing seasons. We’ve even created some practical tips and recommendations especially for motorhome and campervan users, with our new ‘Van Life’ page.

There’s plenty of accommodation to suit every type of visitor, whether it’s for a short midweek getaway for two or an extended family holiday including the dog. From B&Bs to cosy cottages and all manner of self catering accommodation, well-equipped holiday parks to luxury spa resorts, we have it covered in the Lake District, Cumbria.

With great visitor attractions, entertainment venues and leisure facilities, check out our selection of things to do in the Lake District. Explore some tasty food and drink inspiration and don’t forget to delve into our unique shops and retail experiences.

Check out our inspirational blog and itinerary planner - bursting with great ideas for places to stay, world-class attractions and things to do. We also have an array of stunning landscapes and wide-open spaces for you to rediscover.

Take a look at our Cumbrian Virtual Christmas Market, with lots of great Cumbrian-themed gift ideas and don’t forget to look at our great selection of gift voucher experiences too. With plenty of short breaks, luxury fine dining and pamper days, you’re sure to find the perfect gift for someone special or maybe just a cheeky treat for yourself - you deserve it!

For inspirational e-newsletters full of the latest news and special offers from the Lake District, Cumbria, subscribe here and get the lowdown on everything the area has to offer each month.

The Lake District, Cumbria

In England’s north western corner lies ancient Cumbria and the timeless landscapes of the Lake District. This is where modern tourism was born, in the shimmering lakes and hushed mountains whose radiant beauty inspired poets and painters to turn nature into art.

A landscape of adventure designed to challenge the imagination, from the exhilaration of the summits to the thrill of an open water swim. A deep heritage of culture expressed in traditional games and a rich calendar of performance. A sophisticated cuisine rooted in the land itself. A world apart, but so easy to get to.

In Cumbria and the Lake District we know how to take care of our guests. We’ve been doing it for a long time. There's an enviable array of high quality places to stay. Draw back the curtains on this magnificent landscape and see it with your own eyes. Explore and be inspired. See the lakes and mountains gleam misty and wide, explore the “lonely ridge, the dancing beck and the silent forest,” and bask in the wonder of it all like so many have done before, from Wordsworth to Wainwright, from Ruskin to Potter.

Allow us to guide you to the best new experiences, show you new areas to visit, help you find your space and make new memories that will last a lifetime.

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