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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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Our 1/2 day NaturesGems tours start at 9am and finish around 1pm. We will spend the morning…
Enjoy a STEAM-filled weekend brimming with insightful talks, engaging workshops, and events for…
A 112 mile charity sportive around the English Lake District.
Our 2024 gala celebration will be taking place from Saturday 4th May - Monday 6th May, as we…
Stuck for things to do this May Half Term? Whether you are a thrill seeker looking for…
The Swan Hotel & Spa are excited to be bringing back summer spa-rties, and this time it's going to…
A National Park Volunteer-led guided walk along the Keswick to Threlkeld Trail
It is traditional at Beltane to jump the 'Bel fire' for good luck and prosperity, to purify and…
Learn a traditional rural craft and make your own timeless round basket with a handle. A course for…
Gatesbield is a small sheltered housing association set in award winning gardens in the centre of…
Between 1939 and 1945 a significant proportion of Britain's national collection of modern art from…
An outdoor exhibition based on the award-winning book, Forty Farms by Lakeland Photographer of the…
Enchanting evenings of music in the forest, with floor spots, special guests and an informal…
The Lakeland Historic Car Club meet on the first Saturday of every month at the museum and Cafe…
Brought to you by National Trust and Karen Whybrow Coaching, carry out a powerful releasing ritual…
Join nature expert, Gemma and local photographer, Ginny Koppenhol for a nature experience with a…
A walking photography workshop around Ambleside and the nearby countryside with photographer Chris…
The Disabled Ramblers is a small national charity working to help those with limited mobility to…
As part of our "Running Int' Fells" events programme for mental health in May, Alex Staniforth and…
Nestled on the shores of Lake Windermere in Cumbria, this extensive working mill produced literally…
Take inspiration from Windermere Jetty Museum's collection and build your own model boat from…
Brought to you by the National Trust and Mobile Adventure, an opportunity to get out on the lake…
Start your day with a Dawn Chorus Walk. 6.30am – 9.30am. Guided walk through Brantwood estate to…
This new display delves into the Townend archive collection, a treasure trove of four hundred years…
The Lake District Where modern tourism was born
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Staveley
Kentmere Farm Pods offer superb Glamping accommodation on a beautiful working farm in the Lake District National Park with breathtaking views of the Kentmere Valley and surrounding Lake District fells. An adventurer’s paradise in South Lakes – great…
Lake Road, Windermere
A seasonal touring pitch at Hill of Oaks allows you to enjoy the comfort and familiarity of your caravan time and time again.
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442 reviewsLakeside
Relaxing with our afternoon tea experience, less than a stone's throw away from the water's edge of Lake Windermere.
ULVERSTON
Fast and exciting, Canoe Sailing is a great sport to experience!
Yes, you can: Users of Mobility aids, anyone who can sit with support, wheelchair users, unsure or low confidence walkers, visually impaired people, people with auditory impairments,…
Ecclerigg, Windermere
The 5* Langdale Chase is a Luxury. exclusive, Lake District Hotel with unbeatable Windermere views. At Langdale Chase, you can do as much as you wish, or kick back and fine tune the art of doing absolutely nothing either on your own, as a couple,…
Ambleside
For a fun and accessible adrenaline hit, stepping out over a 150ft drop is hard to beat! We offer abseiling throughout the Lake District, all venues are stunningly beautiful and offer different abseil lengths so we can pick a venue to suit you best.
Grisedale Bridge, Glenridding
With beautiful, dramatic scenery that lends itself to days spent hiking amongst the Lakeland fells, exploring the quaint villages, or simply relaxing on the water, hop aboard a Ullswater ‘Steamer’ to experience this little slice of Lake District…
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1480 reviewsKeswick
Glaramara Hotel is situated at the southern end of the Borrowdale Valley close to Lake Derwentwater and Keswick. Close to Scafell Pike and the high fells. On the Coast to Coast route. It is an ideal base for a walking/hiking holiday. Double/twin and…
Keswick
Join our Head Chef Chris Lyon and our restaurant team for an experience you wont forget.
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2335 reviewsNewby Bridge
Join us on one of our favourite forest wanders exploring Chapel House, certainly one of the best pieces of commercial forestry in the South Lakes.
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54 reviewsAmbleside
Mountain adventures are our speciality. Family Adventure days, Guided Walking, Navigation workshops, Rock Climbing, Rock Scrambling, Gorge Scrambling, Abseiling, Canyoning and any combination of these. We’re here to help ensure you experience the…
Windermere
Tents can pitch in one of two areas. - Our Ghyllside camping area, allows you to reserve your pitch, with electrical hook-up (6amps) suitable for lighting, recharging devices and small appliances such as a travel kettle. These pitches are allocated…
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846 reviewsPenrith
Our spacious plush glamping cabins can offer a comfortable glamping experience.
Newby Bridge, Road, Windermere
Named after the local slate, Burlington's is not just a hotel restaurant, its a destination in its own right. Our head chef Lukasz specialises in French and English cuisine and uses only the finest, freshest local produce and ingredients. Our AA…
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1470 reviewsNewby Bridge
The Swan Inn, nestled within The Swan Hotel, is a charming pub that serves as the heart of our wonderful establishment, providing a warm and inviting space for both guests and locals alike! It's the ideal cosy hub where you can unwind and reconnect…
This is the ideal activity for groups of 8 or more who want to challenge both their mind and body. Our raft building, bushcraft, and hill walking sessions help you develop outdoor skills and cooperation.
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46 reviewsNewby Bridge, Backbarrow
The Whitewater Hotel is the ultimate Lake district retreat, featuring the fantastic Cascades Leisure Club & Spa.
Lake Road, Windermere
Nestled on the slopes of ancient woodland, Hill of Oaks is an award-winning 5 star holiday park located in the heart of the Lake District National Park.
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442 reviewsKeswick
Newlands Adventure Centre is Keswick's largest provider of outdoor activities and the UK's longest established outdoor activity centre. With some of the best facilities in the Lake District and located in a truly beautiful and unique environment, we…
Pooley Bridge
Just a stone's throw away from Lake Ullswater, Hillcroft Park boasts one of the most stunning locations of any UK holiday park, offering glamping with a choice 19 eco-pods of two types.
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