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Hints and Tips Blog (December 2021) - Visit Lake District

  • Romantic Places To Stay This Winter in the Lake District, Cumbria
    In Activities, Attractions, Art & Culture, Explore, Treat Yourself, Food & Drink, Gift Ideas

    Romantic Places To Stay This Winter in the Lake District, Cumbria

    on Dec 17 2021

    Cosy season is upon us, and there are plenty of places to stay in the Lake District, Cumbria for a romantic winter getaway.

  • Great days out in Cumbria
    In Activities, Attractions, Art & Culture, Explore, Treat Yourself, Food & Drink, Gift Ideas

    A Great Day Out in Barrow

    on Dec 16 2021

    If you’re looking for stunning coastal views, a rich history, cultural exploration, natural beauty, fantastic shopping, and delicious food and drink, look no further! The Furness Peninsula is perfect for a great day out (or more), with plenty to see and do while you’re there.

  • Where to go for Christmas days out - Lakeland Arts
    In Activities, Attractions, Art & Culture, Explore, Food & Drink, Gift Ideas

    Where to go for Christmas days out - Lakeland Arts

    on Dec 09 2021

    Bowness-on-Windermere in the Lake District is popular with visitors and there are many reasons why. From spectacular lake views, fabulous shops and eateries, to the brilliant things to do and attractions to visit.

  • Booths Christmas Shopping Planner
    In Treat Yourself, Food & Drink, Gift Ideas

    Booths Christmas Shopping Planner

    on Dec 07 2021

    Our Christmas Shopping Planner 2021 is your go-to planner to help you get organised for a magical Booths Christmas!

  • Celebrating 250 years of Dorothy Wordsworth: Discover the Lake District through her footsteps.
    In Activities, Attractions, Art & Culture, Explore, Treat Yourself, Food & Drink, Gift Ideas

    Celebrating 250 years of Dorothy Wordsworth: Discover the Lake District through her footsteps

    on Dec 07 2021

    December marks the 250th birthday of Dorothy Wordsworth; diarist, letter writer, one of the first women to climb Scafell Pike (England’s tallest mountain) - and of course, sister of Romantic Poet, William Wordsworth.

  • December in the Lake District, Cumbria
    In Activities, Attractions, Art & Culture, Explore, Treat Yourself, Food & Drink, Gift Ideas

    December in the Lake District, Cumbria

    on Dec 02 2021

    ‘Tis the season to be jolly, and we’ve got plenty to get you into the festive spirit in the Lake District, Cumbria.

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