Hints and Tips Blog (Explore) - Visit Lake District

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.

We have it on good authority that a holiday in the Lake District ranks highly on a dog’s wish list. And so, we took to the parks and did a bit of sniffing around, chatted to some of our four-legged guests, and asked them what makes a pawsome dog friendly holiday.

2021 sees the 175^th anniversary the Furness and Lakes railway lines. These impressive feats of Victorian engineering allowed visitors to travel with ease into the heart of the Lake District and along the beautiful Cumbrian Coast – and they serve that exact same purpose today. To celebrate this milestone, a special Northern train was named ‘Pride of Cumbria’ at a ceremony at Barrow station.

We are so lucky in the Lake District, Cumbria. By day we have stunning views of the Lakeland fells and by night, because of our lack of light pollution, we have an uninterrupted view of the stars. Find out the best places to go to experience it for yourself.

It only seems five minutes since the school summer holidays and you’ve only just got your breath back from having to entertain them for 6 weeks and we find half-term creeping up on the horizon.

Luckily for you there is loads to entertain families in the Lake District, Cumbria this October half term so we’ve put together this handy list of some of our favourites.

Have you ever seen a ghost walk across the landing in a medieval castle? Can you recognise the faint echo of witches cackling on the wind? Or the sight of a zombie stretching its legs after 500 years in a coffin? It can only be Halloween in the Lake District, Cumbria.

A chill in the air, crisp leaves underfoot, and hues of red, gold and orange painting the landscape: autumn in the Lake District is quite simply breathtaking. From reinvigorating walks to local food fairs, here are our top 10 reasons why you need to plan an autumn trip to the Lake District.

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.

World Car Free day on Wednesday 22nd September, is the ideal time to walk in the footsteps of famed fellwalker Alfred Wainwright and go car free. Wainwright travelled mainly by public transport while he was compiling his famous routes to the summits of 214 Lakeland fells.

There is nothing better than a day at the beach. The kids paddling and splashing in the sea, the dogs exploring whilst you relax on a sun lounger taking in the rays. On a sunny day in the Lake District, Cumbria you have your pick of lake shores to enjoy a paddle, a picnic and a stroll, superb coastline and dramatic mountain backdrops.