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In England’s north western corner is 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, from cosy Lake District cottages offering self catering accommodation, to superb B&Bs and hotels. 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.

Cumbria has an enviable reputation as a food and drink destination, whether you are seeking Michelin starred restaurants - with 10, we've the most outside of London - or the best in hearty Cumbrian Pub food, you won't go hungry! And if you haven't yet tried a Cumbrian afternoon tea, then you have a treat in store! Local produce abounds in the Lake District, Cumbria and there is a great selection of local Cumbrian producers bringing you the best artisan food & drink and gifts from around the county.

Allow us to guide you to the best new experiences and things to do, let us show you new areas to visit, help you find your space and make new memories that will last a lifetime. Take a look at the winners of the 2022 Cumbria Tourism Awards here - recognition for outstanding service and achievement by Cumbrian Tourism businesses. We’ve even created some practical tips and recommendations especially for motorhome and campervan users, with our new ‘Van Life’ page.

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

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  1. August in the Lake District, Cumbria.
    August in the Lake District
    View our latest blogs, packed with top tips and great things to do during August, here in the Lake District, Cumbria.
  2. World Heritage Cumbria
    5 years of Lake District World Heritage
    It's now 5 years since the Lake District was granted World Heritage status and 35 years since Hadrian's Wall was! Read more about World Heritage Cumbria here.
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    Find your perfect place to stay - choose hotels, B&Bs, cosy cottages, pubs with rooms, camping, glamping, holiday homes and more.
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    Check out the calendar of events taking place around the county and start planning your visit.
  6. Download the 2022 Lake District Holiday Guide free
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    Get the Holiday Guide, Activity Guide, Adventure Guide, Food & Drink Guide and the Dogs Love Cumbria Guide... all free!
  7. Cumbria Tourism Awards 2022
    Cumbria Tourism Awards 2022
    Meet the winners of this years awards recognised for outstanding service and representing the very best of Cumbria’s tourism businesses.
  8. Food & Drink in the Lake District and Cumbria
    The Best in Cumbrian Food & Drink
    We’ll state it loud and clear: the Lake District, Cumbria has a food heritage with no equal anywhere in England. That’s right, without equal. Find out why.
  9. Motorcaravanners Code of Conduct
    Van Life Lake District
    Practical tips and recommendations especially for motorhome and campervan users.
  10. Family Activities in The Lake District, Cumbria
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    Find inspiring places to visit, things to do and great family days out to keep the whole family happy this summer.

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Roundthorn Country House
Roundthorn Country House

The Roundthorn is a Grade II listed Georgian mansion is set in its own landscaped grounds and…

See Forts on Hadrian's Wall Luxury Guided Day Tour with Avanti Ventures in Cumbria
Hadrian's Wall - Luxury Guided Day Tour with Avanti Ventures

Learn about the Roman's historic presence in the North of England and the importance of protecting…

Pure Lakes Handmade Natural Skincare
Pure Lakes Handmade Natural Skincare

Pure Lakes is an award winning, natural skincare company based in the heart of the English Lake…

The Dining Room at Lindeth Howe
The Dining Room at Lindeth Howe

Lindeth Howe’s 2AA rosette restaurant is as popular with residents of nearby Bowness-on-Windermere,…

Indoor Archery at Keswick Climbing Wall in Keswick, Lake District
Archery at Keswick Climbing Wall

We have exciting activity at Keswick Climbing Wall, Indoor & Outdoor Archery! We are able to offer…

Bassenthwaite Lake Station & Carriage Cafe
Bassenthwaite Lake Station & Carriage Cafe

A unique and special cafe experience on board the replica Orient Express train and restored station…

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    Escape to the Lake District in some of the finest cottages
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    Spring
    The flowers are in bloom, the woods are a carpet of bluebells, wood sorrel and wild garlic. The new leaves shine like emeralds and the sheep have been brought down from the fells to lamb and graze in the warmer, low-lying pastures.
  2. Summer
    Summer
    A Cumbrian summer is when England’s most alluring corner revels in its beauty. It’s time for a ramble across the fells, the clear skies making for the most stunning views. A day on a lake, soaking up the soft waves and glorious summer rays.
  3. Autumn
    Autumn
    Autumn in Cumbria sees the county undergo a beautiful change in scenery. The sweeping valleys turn to shades of orange, yellow and gold as autumn begins to take hold.
  4. Winter
    Winter
    From guided alpaca walks to artisanal workshops on everything from glass cutting to boat building, a Cumbrian winter is one long festival of activities.
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