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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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Coniston, Cumbria, LA21 8EHCumbria
Subberthwaite Common and the Blawith Fells lie at the southwest tip of Coniston Water. Most people tend to ignore this quiet corner of Lakeland and speed on by to the greater heights of the nearby Coniston Fells. This is a pity as this attractive…
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Tarn Hows, Tarn Hows Main Car Park, Nr Coniston, Cumbria, LA21 8AGTelephone
015394 41456Nr Coniston
Tarn Hows is a stunning local beauty spot, artificially made in the 19th Century by joining 3 tarns together. In 1929 it was bought by Beatrix Potter who sold it to the National Trust. There is a 1.5 mile, level footpath around the tarn.
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Theatre by the Lake, Lakeside, Keswick, Cumbria, CA12 5DJTelephone
017687 74411Keswick
Murray Lachlan Young's latest epic story for families.
This event is available on demand at any time from 6-31 March. You will be asked to book an event date of 31st March – book here and you'll receive an email with a link to the info.
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The Pier House, Glenridding, Penrith, Cumbria, CA11 0USTelephone
017684 82229Penrith
The ‘Steamers’ create the perfect opportunity to combine a cruise on a beautiful lake with some of the most famous and spectacular walks in the Lake District. Operating an all year service with varying timetable connections. Cruise times vary from…
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Cumbria, CA23 3ARCovering 112 miles, and the most famous passes of the Lake District, the 4 Seasons Fred Whitton Bike Tour follows the annual sportive route but can be completed 365 days a year at your own pace. It's a fantastic opportunity for individuals, groups…
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Keswick Alhambra Cinema, Keswick Alhambra Cinema, St. Johns Street, Keswick, Cumbria, CA12 5AGTelephone
017687 72195St. Johns Street, Keswick
42nd Street, the legendary Broadway musical theatre classic, is a 'glorious' (★★★★★ Express) and 'utterly moreish extravaganza of glitz' (★★★★★ Times). Telling the story of Peggy Sawyer, a talented young performer with stars in her eyes who gets her…
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Low Wood Bay, Ambleside Road, Windermere, Cumbria, LA23 1LPTelephone
015394 33338Windermere
Our Langdale Club bar and lounge offers a relaxed, informal dining experience whilst surrounded by a chic interior that takes infomal dining to refreshing new heights, sleek and elegant and designed to impress. The Club lounge is the perfect place…
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Coniston, Cumbria, LA21 8EHCumbria
The little side valley of Tilberthwaite was once a thriving centre for slate quarrying. Numerous clean-cut walls and deep-water filled hollows bear testament to this. They have been idle for many decades and nature has pretty much reclaimed them…
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Wainwright described this part of the route as 'a walk in heaven'. You will be on higher terrain here and cover a number of the Lakeland Fells before reaching Grasmere, beloved village of artists and poets. This is a good place for an overnight stop…
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Park Gate, Coniston, Cumbria, LA21 8LAConiston
Grab your tent and get ready to set off on your next adventure. At our Coniston Park Coppice site we welcome tent campers and can accommodate tents of up to 3mx3m (approximately a 4-person tent). Dogs are welcome too.
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Cowshed Creative, Cowshed Creative, Browfoot Farm, Staveley, Kendal, Cumbria, LA89JQTelephone
01539 821210Staveley, Kendal
Silver clay lends itself to texture, 3D forms and experimentation. It can be rolled, moulded, stamped and will retain fine imprinted detail. It is an exciting medium that appeals to both jewellery novices and more experienced craftspeople as it…
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Baystone Bank Farm, Whicham, Millom, Cumbria, LA18 5LYTelephone
01229 777764Millom
The ultimate horse riding experience in the stunning Cumbria. We are UK's only specialised heavy horse riding establishment! We are a small, professional, family run Equestrian Centre unique in the use of our magnificent heavy horse breeds.
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Waternook, Howtown, Ullswater, Cumbria, CA10 2NDTelephone
07709098507Ullswater
Waternook & The Great Barn is an exclusive super-luxury five star Lakeside Accommodation with concierge services available.
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Wordsworth Grasmere, Town End, Grasmere, Cumbria, LA22 9SHTelephone
01539435544Grasmere
Professor Robert Morrison joins Jeff Cowton and Simon Bainbridge to discuss his new book The Regency Revolution, which has been longlisted for the Historical Writers' Association prize for the best in non-fiction historical writing.
There will be a…
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Old Midland Bank, St Martins Square, Bowness, Cumbria, LA23 3EFTelephone
01539488115Bowness
A wide range of products for children and families focused around Peter Rabbit and Friends, but also a wide selection of quality kids toys to play, learn and discover.
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Wasdale Meet at The Sawmill Cafe, Nether Wasdale, Wasdale, Cumbria, CA20 1ETTelephone
01946723753Wasdale
During the season we offer a programme of open taster sessions, these half day sessions will give you the full experience of Lakeland Ghyll Scrambling, where you can expect to be plunging into clear pools, swimming against flowing water, climbing up…
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Winster Valley, Windermere Road, Staveley, Kendal, Cumbria, LA8 9PLTelephone
01539 822222Staveley, Kendal
Lake District food growers and farmers are passionate about their products, from damsons to rare breed beef and pork, saltmarsh lamb and seafood from the sands of Morecambe Bay. Lakeland eateries are proud to present local food and this route takes…
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Keswick Alhambra Cinema, Keswick Alhambra Cinema, St. Johns Street, Keswick, Cumbria, CA12 5AGTelephone
017687 72195St. Johns Street, Keswick
Narrated by Woody Harrelson, Kiss the Ground is an inspiring and groundbreaking film that reveals the first viable solution to our climate crisis. By regenerating the world's soils, we can rapidly stabilize Earth's climate, restore lost ecosystems…
Ullswater
Wet bouldering, Canyoning, Ghyll Scrambling, Rock hopping...
Whatever you want to call it, whether it’s a descent or ascent or a splash down the river, it’s a buzz.Address
Whinlatter Pass, Braithwaite, Keswick, Cumbria, CA12 5TWTelephone
017687 78469Keswick
Whinlatter Forest Park is England's only true mountain forest. Rising to 790 metres above sea level Whinlatter offers spectacular views of the Lake District and into Scotland.
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