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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.
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As part of Lake District Music's spring concert series, Heartwood String Quartet come to Ambleside…
Join us at the Armitt for a day of terrific tales and traditional Easter egg roll with Taffy…
Experience a night-time adventure with the whole family on Coniston Water in rafted canoes. Enjoy…
Discover two remarkable Arts & Crafts houses in the Lake District in one afternoon. Blackwell – the…
Friendship is certainly the finest balm for the pangs of any sort of… disappointed love. Catherine…
Beloved Children's Novelist, Enid Blyton sold more than 600 million books. This was despite all…
Linocut is a traditional relief printing technique where a print is taken from the surface of a…
A Gin experience like no other! A special Marmalade gin tasting on board a two-hour evening cruise…
Connect with other visitors and explore the space through their illustrations and ideas. Engage…
Ladies from West Cumbria - join Jo from JAG Outdoors for this special free Dark Skies Walk at…
Brought to you by National Trust and Karen Whybrow Coaching, carry out a powerful releasing ritual…
Downtown on Skid Row, weedy flower shop assistant Seymour is down on his luck until he stumbles…
Join us to welcome back the fantastic cast from After Dark for an evening of murderous…
Join us for an incredible adventure on Helvellyn in the heart of the Lake District. Our Guided…
Come and join the team from The Conscious Self for a forest flow, a beautiful day of connecting to…
Historian and author Christine Raafat will be talking about her novel, The Will to Succeed, about…
Join Jo from JAG Outdoors, at Whinlatter Forest for a walk around the forest at night. The walk…
Join us for a splash of colour in this exciting and playful process. No experience needed, just…
Can you discover eight of the birds that call Sizergh home? Take part in the Spring Bird Challenge…
The full Pink moon aligns with spring flowers bursting into life and symbolises happiness &…
Sit back and let your imagination transport you to lazy days on the Thames River with a recital…
Our first Food & Folk event of the year, The Terrace @ Brantwood invites you to an evening full of…
Talking Heads - 2 short plays by Alan Bennett. Performed live by John Lofthouse at Crosscrake…
The Lakeland Historic Car Club meet on the first Saturday of every month at the museum and Cafe…
The Lake District Where modern tourism was born
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Bowness-on-Windermere
Sublime Symmetry is an exhibition featuring 60 pots, tiles and vases from the De Morgan Collection, including examples of De Morgan's Middle Eastern-inspired designs and glistening lustreware.
Keswick
Rural location, small hamlet but only 1.5 miles from Keswick and Skiddaw and with outstanding views southwards. Ideal for fell walking, touring, water sports and ready access to north and central Lakes. Arrival time 16.00, departure 10.00.
Ambleside
Beatrix Potter's iconic house, full of her personal possessions, with traditional cottage garden. Her paintings of the House and garden were used to illustrate many of her tales.
Duddon Bridge, Broughton-in-Furness
Located in the picturesque Duddon Valley near the market town of Broughton-in-Furness awaits the stylish Cow Barn. With 3 sunny bedrooms, a modern airy interior, cosy log-burner & pretty garden, it’s the ideal base for a break in the Lakes
Newby Bridge
Join us for a half-day guided woodland walk in the South Lakes, learning some bushcraft essentials on the way. An enjoyable morning to be had by the whole family!
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53 reviewsHawkshead
Enjoy a walking tour of Hawkshead with a Cumbria Blue Badge Guide to uncover the secrets of the village and immerse yourself in its unique atmosphere, hear about the people and the fascinating stories.
Newby Bridge
Our reality-based 2 day survival training course will give you the skills to be self-sufficient in any wilderness environment. Immerse yourself in the challenge.
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53 reviewsHawkshead, Lake Windermere
With stunning views of Lake Windermere on the private Graythwaite Estate, our course is a real gem taking in the natural landscape with instruction delivered by our qualified team. We’re stoked to teach first time drivers and improve the skills of…
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317 reviewsKeswick
Situated in the heart of Borrowdale Valley just off the main road which goes to Buttermere, The Scafell Hotel was formerly a coaching inn, frequented by travellers making the journey over Honister Pass from Keswick to Cockermouth.
Ullswater, Penrith
Stepping through the sliding glass doors and into the S-Pod, you’ll be welcomed by the open plan arrangement which incorporates a lounge area with an L-shaped sofa for cosy nights in, a well-equipped kitchen including an oven and dishwasher, and a…
Bowness-on-Windermere
Lindeth Howe’s 2AA rosette restaurant is as popular with residents of nearby Bowness-on-Windermere, as it is with visitors to the Lake District, and our hotel guests, who come to enjoy the activities & delights of Lake Windermere.
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128 reviewsKendal
Carus Green Golf Club is based on the edge of the English Lake District and has become popular due to it’s PGA Golf Course and other fantastic features.
St John's in the Vale, Keswick
A 17thC working Lakeland sheep farm set in magnificent scenery. Beautifully converted from traditional stone barns, our cottages are spacious, comfortable and well equipped.
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99 reviewsConiston
• Sleeps up to 22
• 4 inter-linking cottages, can be booked individually sleeping 4-8 or together sleeping 22
• A total of 10 bedrooms and 10 bathrooms
• Each cottage comes with its own hot tub - 4 hot tubs in total
• Stunning mountain location with…
Penrith
Imagine coming to a ruined castle, walking through its gardens and into the woodlands and stumbling across one of the largest adventure playgrounds in the country. When you do this at Lowther, you have found the lost castle.
Ambleside
Zeffirellis hosts an award-winning vegetarian restaurant, a daytime café, a jazz bar on the second floor of the restaurant, and a cinema.
Zeffirellis restaurant offers an Italian themed pizza and pasta menu with daily specials freshly prepared by…
Lakeside
Relaxing with our afternoon tea experience, less than a stone's throw away from the water's edge of Lake Windermere.
Bowness on Windermere
Set in the heart of the Lake District, this intimate theatre shares a building in Bowness with the World of Beatrix Potter Attraction. The Theatre produces a lively programme of professional drama, music, folk, comedy, lectures and film.
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78 reviewsWindermere
The house is in an elevated position with views of the Langdales in the distance. Shops are within walking distance. Bikes can be stored in the garage. Dogs are welcome.
We offer a range of private group experiences near Ambleside, including ghyll scrambling, canyoning, canoeing and kayaking, rock climbing and more. We also provide outdoor team building experiences, so get in touch today to start building your…
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Cumbria Tourism, Windermere Road, Staveley, Kendal, Cumbria, LA8 9PL