Hints and Tips Blog (Health & Wellbeing) - 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: ……

A unique landscape and the largest national park in England, the Lake District is home to the tallest mountain in England, its deepest lake, and a wealth of incredible wildlife and heritage. Read on to find out all about the most famous 16 lakes of the Lake District.

My name is Bethan Pettitt and I've been the head gardener at the Brantwood Estate in Coniston for just over a year. Welcome to my new regular column which, as you might expect, is all about gardening.

Looking for a unique way to explore the Lake District? Why not take to two wheels? There’s never been a better time to take this to the next level and try a multi-day cycling tour of the UK’s largest National Park.

Walking is such a simple thing – most of us do it every single day. But here in the Lake District, walking is even more special with endless opportunities to explore and discover so pack a picnic, lace up your boots and head out to create some memories that will last a lifetime.

Claire & Gareth Mc Keever are the owners of Pure Lakes Skincare and we recently sat down with Claire to talk about life in the Lakes.

Its thirty years since we lost Alfred Wainwright -the Cumbrian author who is now synonymous with the Lake District fells. Just after lockdown, inspired by his daily exercise, James Forrest set a new record for the time taken to complete all the Lake District mountains.

Introducing Home Spa - Handmade by Pure Lakes in their Lake District workshop.

Specially designed to bring the spa into the home, allowing you to have the relaxing and luxury experience of a natural spa treatment, anytime.

Forestry England’s Lake District Forests, Grizedale Forest and Whinlatter Forest are special places where people can feel good during the Autumn and Winter seasons. Find out more.

Forestry England’s Grizedale Forest is a special place, one that inspires, exhilarates, and rejuvenates those who visit. Find out more.