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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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Hawkshead
A peaceful and quiet retreat in the heart of the English Lake District. Yewfield is ideally situated for walking and enjoying this exquisite region of rare natural beauty and inspiration of the Lakeland poets. Set in 80 acres of grounds by the…
Ambleside
Electric bike charge point
The village of Bassenthwaite lies around 1 mile east of Bassenthwaite Lake. The lake is the most northerly of the lakes and is also one of the largest.
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Bassenthwaite Lake, Bassenthwaite, Cumbria, CA12 4RETelephone
017687 88900Bassenthwaite
Armathwaite Hall has created a timeless, yet contemporary countryside spa within a stunning rural setting, offering a relaxed, high comfort, luxurious spa facility.
Keswick
12 beautifully appointed self-catering retreats, set within The Lingholm Estate, which is situated on the Western Shore of Derwentwater in a superb location surrounded by amazing views of some of the best loved Lakeland fells.
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8 Compston Street, Ambleside, Cumbria, LA22 9DPTelephone
015394 32321Ambleside
Old Stones Cottage is set in a quiet side lane in Ambleside with all the village amenities right on your doorstep. It has now been thoughtfully brought up to date and offers a delightful place to stay in an ideal location.
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Brockhole on Windermere Visitor Centre, Brockhole on Windermere, Brockhole, Windermere, Cumbria, LA23 1LJTelephone
01912727033Brockhole, Windermere
The John West Great North Swim takes place on Friday 11 - Sunday 13 June 2021, and is the UK's biggest and best open water swimming event. Set in the beautiful surroundings of the Lake District the Great North Swim prides itself on its swimmer…
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Windermere, CumbriaCumbria
Cycle out from Windermere and explore the lanes in this quiet corner to the south east of Lake Windermere. Finish the ride at Fell Foot park on the lake shore and let the Bike Bus bring you back to Windermere.
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Lake Road, Ambleside, Cumbria, LA22 9BXTelephone
015394 32244Ambleside
Our air-conditioned Brasserie is open to both residents and non-residents for Lunch & Dinner and our menus feature the finest fresh produce from the region.
Lake District
The Expedition Club is offering guided Forest Bathing (Shinrin-Yoku) in the English Lake District. We recognise that the last year has been difficult for so many people in lots of different ways. Visit the Lake District, the perfect place to restore…
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Staveley Recreation Ground, Staveley, Cumbria, LA8 9LNTelephone
01946822625Staveley
Starting and finishing at Staveley Recreation Ground, the 5K Kentmere Sport Trail, 10K Kentmere Trail Run, 18K Kentmere Trail Race and 18K Kentmere Trail Challenge courses follow fully marked and marshalled footpaths and bridleways, taking in…
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-Rising at the head of Langdale, Bowfell is a beautiful conical peak that has commanding views all around.
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Keswick Alhambra Cinema, Keswick Alhambra Cinema, St. Johns Street, Keswick, Cumbria, CA12 5AGTelephone
017687 72195St. Johns Street, Keswick
Armed with only one word--Tenet--and fighting for the survival of the entire world, the Protagonist journeys through a twilight world of international espionage on a mission that will unfold in something beyond real time.
Directed by Christopher…Address
The Wheatsheaf Inn, Brigsteer, Kendal, LA8 8ANTelephone
015395 68938Brigsteer
In the heart of the picturesque village of Brigsteer, The Wheatsheaf Inn offers superb food, great real ales and a fantastic range of wines.
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Ghyll Head, Bowness-on-Windermere, WINDERMERE, Cumbria, LA23 3LNTelephone
015394 32321WINDERMERE
Ghyll Crest Lodge is a totally unique property sitting within 20 acres of the owners house Ghyll Crest and situated next to its own private lake with access to 8 acres of private woodland to roam around in at your leisure.
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Hillthwaite House Hotel, Thornbarrow Road, Windermere, Cumbria, LA23 2DFTelephone
015394 43636Windermere
The Hillthwaite restaurant in Windermere offers creative English cuisine with a modern twist.
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Grasmere, CumbriaCumbria
The second day purposefully heads for the heights to cross over the barrier of the central fells into Borrowdale. Fortunately an easy walk through Grasmere village, home to Wordsworth and inspiration to Coleridge, and then a steady climb up the old…
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Cowshed Creative, Cowshed Creative, Browfoot Farm, Staveley, Kendal, Cumbria, LA89JQTelephone
01539821210Staveley, Kendal
Enamel is a decorative coating of coloured glass fused to metal. It is a really exciting process experimenting with coloured powder, stencils and sgraffito, then firing your own work to see how the glass melts to the silver or copper, with jewel…
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Nr. Keswick
Charming 18thC former farmhouse, close to Keswick & Ullswater. Set amid panoramic views of surrounding fells. Individually designed en-suite rooms, guest lounge, free onsite car parking, dogs welcome, cycle storage & free WiFi.
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Keswick Alhambra Cinema, Keswick Alhambra Cinema, St. Johns Street, Keswick, Cumbria, CA12 5AGTelephone
017687 72195St. Johns Street, Keswick
War Horse based on the beloved novel by Michael Morpurgo, adapted by Nick Stafford in association with the award-winning Handspring Puppet Company.
The critically acclaimed and international smash-hit play War Horse returns to cinemas for the first…
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