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  • Halloween 2020 in The Lake District, Cumbria
    In Activities, Attractions, Art & Culture

    10 Spook-tacular places to visit in Cumbria this Halloween!

    on Oct 19 2020

    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.

  • Top 10 reasons why you should plan a visit to Keswick Museum this Autumn
    In Explore, Art & Culture, Attractions, Activities

    Top 10 reasons why you should plan a visit to Keswick Museum this Autumn

    on Sep 29 2020

    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.

  • Lakeside & Haverthwaite Railway
    In Attractions, Explore

    VisitLakeDistrict.com announces Cumbria Attractions Week

    on Aug 28 2020

    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!

  • The Lake District, Cumbria wedding guide
    In Attractions, Explore, Weddings

    The Lake District, Cumbria Wedding Guide

    on Mar 08 2020

    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.

  • Lakeland Motor Museum, Backbarrow
    In Attractions, Activities

    Whatever the weather, the Lake District, Cumbria has plenty to see and do

    on Feb 26 2020

    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.

  • The a - z of Lake District lakes
    In Attractions, Explore

    An A - Z guide to Cumbria's best-known Lakes

    on Jan 06 2020

    …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.

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