Hints and Tips Blog (Art & Culture) - Visit Lake District

The Lake District, Cumbria is no stranger to a little rain! Don’t let wet weather dampen your spirits: there’s plenty to do when the heavens open. Explore the area with our list of weatherproof activities across the county.

As autumn gets into full swing, Cumbria is the perfect place to be – and there’s plenty to explore beyond the tourist spots in the Lake District. Get off the beaten path and discover these hidden Cumbrian gems.

The leaves are beginning to turn, painting the landscape in reds, golds and oranges; and there’s a refreshing chill in the air. Autumn is here, and the Lake District, Cumbria, is looking simply stunning.

To celebrate and highlight the amazing range of museums, galleries, heritage sites, cinemas, and cultural organisations we have in the Lake District, Cumbria we have pulled a selection of things you can experience this September. #LoveCultureCumbria

Summer holidays may be coming to a close but there’s still so much to see and do in the Lake District, Cumbria.

Theatre by the Lake, in partnership with English Touring Theatre and Northern Stage, is set to welcome ‘Trailer Story’ to Keswick this very weekend.

The perfect staycation does exist and it's here in the Lake District, Cumbria. The great outdoors is waiting for you so don’t miss the chance to celebrate the summer with fun-filled days.

Summer holidays in the Lake District, Cumbria are only a short time away. So, get ready to rediscover the outdoors, take a deep breath of fresh air and explore the beautiful scenery Cumbria, has to offer.

2021 is Cumbria's Year of the Coast. In late summer of 2020 Cornwall based photographer Sam Scales spent 9 days travelling through Copeland as part of a shoot to capture the beauty of the Lake District Coast. His body of photographs, which were commissioned as part of the Deep Time arts programme, provide a stunning showcase of this lesser-known part of the National Park, from its ancient standing stones to the post -industrial landscapes of Whitehaven.

Summer here in the Lake District, Cumbria is a truly spectacular time to visit. Rediscover the destination and explore new things to see and do, reconnect with loved ones and make new memories or recharge in the outdoors with fresh air and wide-open spaces.