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Welcome to the Lake District – where modern tourism was born. England’s best-known and most popular national park is a postcard landscape of shimmering lakes, craggy hilltops and ancient forests that has enchanted poets and painters since the late 18th century, when the Romantics first had their imaginations stirred by the panoramas that have remained unchanged to this day.
And what panoramas they are. There’s the classic Lakeland setting of Windermere, England’s largest lake and the primary destination for millions of tourists since the railroad was first built in the middle of the 19th century. On it is busy Bowness and the charming villages of Grasmere and Hawkshead, surrounded on all sides by beautiful mountains.
The north lakes – Ullswater, Bassenthwaite, Derwentwater, Loweswater – are quieter and wilder, in the shadow of the rugged Skiddaw range and with handsome Keswick at the heart of it. The lush Borrowdale Valley leads to the dramatic Honister mountain pass and into the natural lakes of Buttermere & Crummock.
Adventure seekers go west, to the higher ground of Great Langdale and the region’s major summits of Bowfell, Crinkle Crags and the biggest mountain of all, Scafell Pike.
The Lake District is an outdoor activities paradise, but its literary connections draw as many visitors as its walks do. William Wordsworth lived virtually all of his life here, drawing inspiration from the surrounding countryside to write some of the English language’s most enduring poetry. The landscape also proved a creative spark for the likes of Sameul Taylor Coleridge, Arthur Ransome and Beatrix Potter – who dedicated much of her life to protecting the Lake District’s beauty and heritage.
In all its beauty and diversity the Lake District remains as it has been for millennia, which is one of the reasons why in 2017 the national park was made a UNESCO World Heritage Site – its river valleys, lakes and mountains home to an unique hill-farming culture and ancient heritage that has been carefully preserved. Here in the Lake District we know how to take good care of you; we’ve had plenty of practice.
Photo: Derwentwater
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From well-equipped campsites to luxury spa resorts, there’s no shortage of quality accommodation in the Lake District. This is where modern tourism was born, after all.- It’s easy to eat well in the Lake District. Whether in a cosy village inn or in the elegant setting of a high-class restaurant, the quality of food is exceptional.
- Whatever time of year you want to visit the Lake District, we have something planned to keep you entertained, engaged and energised.
- Have you got a year to spare? You’ll need that amount of time and more if you want to make a real dent in the list of incredible activities available in the Lake District.
- Let us help you find inspiring places to visit with our travel itineraries. Whatever your choice of location, duration and budget, check out our recommendations.
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7 Halton Terrace, Glenridding, Penrith, Cumbria, CA11 0QHTelephone
01539 726458Penrith
Location, location, location the three things you need for the perfect holiday cottage and this has all three.
Ullswater View cottage was built for the miners of the Greenside Lead Mine and is situated 1/2 mile above Ullswater.
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-Great Gable is a mountain of perfect proportions so much so that it was chosen as the motif for the Lake District National Park.
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Broadrayne Farm, Grasmere, Ambleside, Cumbria, LA22 9RUTelephone
015394 35055Ambleside
Our licensed Yan Bistro promises a delicious seasonal menu inspired by our farm’s history - rustic Cumbrian classics, nostalgic British favourites and exciting modern dishes - all made from the outstanding local ingredients.
Cumbria
This is another challenging route, from the beautiful high mountain valley of Wasdle to Scafell Pike, the highest mountain in England.
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RSPB Haweswater, Naddle Farm, Burn Banks, Bamton, Penrith, CA10 2RPTelephone
01931 713376Burn Banks, Bamton
Escape the crowds and explore the new journey of a river with RSPB Haweswater, in the heart of beautiful, secluded Swindale Valley.
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Ambleside
Delightfully situated family-run inn on the shores of Windermere at Waterhead Bay. Enjoy country inn style dining, freshly prepared bar meals, real ales and fine wines all served overlooking the lake.
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Ellers Brow, Loughrigg, Ambleside, Cumbria, LA22 9HFTelephone
015394 37417Ambleside
Located in Loughrigg near Ambleside and the Langdale Valleys Ellers Close is a great place to stay in the heart of the Lake District.
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This is a discussion and design development workshop leading to a hands-on practical making session led by local makers Tom Philipson and Adam Sutherland. The ambition will be to produce simple decorative cowlings to minimise light pollutio
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Grizedale Forest & Visitor Centre, Grizedale, Hawkshead, Cumbria, LA22 0QJTelephone
03000674495Hawkshead
PLEASE NOTE, THIS EVENT HAS BEEN POSTPONED
The Earth Photo 2019 competition and exhibition, developed by Forestry England and the Royal Geographical Society (with IBG) offers a series of stunning and thought-provoking images of the pla..
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Mountain Goat Tours, Mountain Goat Ltd, Victoria Street, Windermere, Cumbria, LA23 1ADTelephone
015394 45161Victoria Street, Windermere
Launched in October 2014, our ‘Airport Goat’ service offers an easy to use shuttling service to airports throughout the UK.
Keswick
Situated just two minutes' walk from the market square at the heart of the popular town of Keswick, Lillibet Cottage is a delightful and somewhat quirky cottage that has been finished in contemporary manner to offer quality accommodation in
Keswick
Luxury country house with superb views. Excellent walking area 15 minutes from Keswick. Five bedrooms and 4 bathrooms, large lounge, open fire, garden room, large kitchen/dining room, utility, CH, double-glazing and cycle storage.
Kendal
The Punch Bowl is a luxury Lake District hotel with 9 beautiful bedrooms and an award winning restaurant.
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The Queen's Head Askham, Askham, Penrith, Cumbria, CA10 2PFTelephone
01931 712 225Penrith
Opened in April 2019, The Queen’s Head Askham is a village pub with a difference just a two minute walk from Askham Hall.
Windermere
Situated in the midst of all the beauty and grandeur of the English Lake District, the Cedar Manor Hotel takes it's name from the majestic Indian Cedar Tree, said to be 200 years old, which dominates its mature private gardens.
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Birkrigg, Urswick, Ulverston, Cumbria, LA12 0PGUlverston
Double Circle of stones surrounding cremations in urns (removed). 'Platform' cairn, small barrows, Romano-British farmsteads.
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Kankku, Victoria Forge, Victoria Street, Windermere, Cumbria, LA23 1ADTelephone
015394 47414Victoria Street, Windermere
Kankku has specially prepared 4x4 vehicles that you drive on rough and rocky scenic trails through the Lake District National Park. A Kankku day is really special because it is a genuine off road driving experience rather than driving on a contrived…
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Wordsworth Grasmere, Town End, Grasmere, Cumbria, LA22 9SHGrasmere
Budding writers and outdoor adventurers will love these drop-in afternoons.
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Gosling Sike, Carlisle, Cumbria, LA8 8LXTelephone
01539816300Cumbria
Free family drop-in activities for the school holidays
Go on an adventure! Paddle on Windermere and make a snack on a campfire
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