Hints and Tips Blog (Attractions) - Visit Lake District

2021 is the 160th anniversary of the birth of esteemed garden designer Thomas Mawson. You can still see many examples of his exceptional garden design around the Lake District, Cumbria. Check out our blog for the best Mawson gardens here: ……

Treat yourself to the gift of extraordinary art.
Old Courthouse Gallery - breathing new life into the Ambleside Courthouse Building.

How well do you know places to visit in the Lake District?

We have selected 10 pictures of places to visit around the county to test your knowledge in this just for fun quiz. See how many you can identify.

It’s the spookiest time of the year where ghosts and ghouls come out to play. The sight of a witch flying across the moonlit sky on a broomstick cackling all the way as zombies rise from gravestones to stretch their legs.

Cumbria is particularly spooky at Halloween because of our many medieval castles and stately homes – all favourite haunts of those who haunt.

Keswick is one of the most beautiful towns in the country, and even more stunning in autumn as the trees turn golden with the turning of the season. Keswick Museum is an easy walk from the town centre. Read on for our top ten reasons to visit this autumn.

The Lake District, Cumbria is simply brimming with fantastic attractions and experiences – and to celebrate, we would love to hear and see you shout about the fun you’re having during #CumbriaAttractionsWeek, from 29 August to 6 September!

Newly engaged or just looking for some inspiration for that special day & want to see what the Lake District, Cumbria has to offer? Well you’ve come to the right place. We will run through everything you’ll need to do before you get married, so sit back, grab a cuppa and try not to panic.

There is always loads to do in the Lake District, Cumbria whatever the weather. Here are some all-weather attractions to keep the whole family entertained.

…Or should that guide be a “B-W”? Our team has put together this guide to Cumbria’s best-known lakes, how to find them; and what to look for when you get there.