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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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Busy Weekly Market with 80 stalls. Food, Crafts and Gifts.
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Learn about folklore and superstition in farming communities like Troutbeck and how the Browne's…
Cosy up for a Christmassy crafting experience in our snug yurt and create your own handmade…
Join us at The Armitt to hear Laura Day discuss her personal reflections on Nicholson's work in the…
Have a go at carving a spooky pumpkin this half-term at Allan Bank. Unleash your creative…
Prepare for another spine-chilling Halloween at Brockhole, where our haunted forest is more alive…
oin us if you dare for spooky storytelling sessions in the Boathouse at Windermere Jetty Museum. …
Discover two remarkable Arts & Crafts houses in the Lake District in one afternoon. Blackwell – the…
A busy weekly Market each Thursday from Mid February to end December.. A wide range of food, fresh…
26 October – 3 November 2024 10:30am – 8pm From dawn till dusk, there's something for everyone to…
Featuring a heady mix of adventure, archaeology, tricky clues, comedy and action, 2024 has already…
Friday 1 November 11:00/14:00) Foolishly John Lambton throws the strange googly eyed fish back…
Hayes Garden World in Ambleside gets set for the start of their festive season with a combined…
Wander through a nature-themed lights trail around the Knoll, inspired by Sizergh's estate, and get…
Experience the dazzling starry skies in the Lake District National Park with an expert astronomer…
Glenfiddich Whisky Tasting Dinner Explore the world's most awarded single malt Scotch whisky range…
A high-flying adventure for all the family… Raised in the Indian jungle, Mowgli the man cub spends…
Enjoy the delightful flavours of Christmas with our festive-inspired Afternoon Tea. Indulge in…
Forestry England members join us for a member only introduction to the sights, sounds and stories…
The Joe Locke Quartet – Europe 2024 Multi-award-winning celebrated US vibraphonist Joe Locke will…
Three newly adapted episodes for 2024 The nation's favourite sitcom returns! The boys are…
A walk from The Armitt to look at the natural world as if the artist Beatrix Potter. Discovering…
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The Lake District Where modern tourism was born
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Grasmere
Tweedies Bar & Lodge with 2 restaurants and public bar serving guest ales, world beers, excellent selection of wines. Set in 3 acres of mature grounds. Newly refurbished throughout.
Penrith
Join our guides for a magical Lake District hiking experience, tailored for your dream hike, to hide away off grid, or take your dream to the top of England highest peak. Push your boundaries in the safety of our guides, and learn new skills along…
Hawkshead
You will visit the fascinating 16th century Grammar School with its tales of teaching Mathematics and the Classics (and cockfighting between lessons!). Here William Wordsworth and his brother went to school and had many happy and inspiring…
Grasmere
Our elegant Signature Restaurant is famed for its excellent wine list and award-winning fine dining, awarded an AA rosette for culinary excellence.
Make time to drink in the beauty of Grasmere and the surrounding fells as you indulge in a…
Cockermouth
Set in Loweswater village between Loweswater lake and Crummock water. Rural setting with picturesque views.
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892 reviewsAmbleside
The more popular mountains can become busy during holiday periods, so why not avoid the crowds by making an early (or late) start and watch the sunrise from a mountain summit?
Penrith
The stone-built Lakeland farmhouse and traditional barns on the Park have been converted into seven distinctive cottage units, each one offering ideal accommodation for convenient, flexible and leisurely family holidays.
Windermere
Our modern hard standing touring caravan and motorhome pitches have been tastefully landscaped into our surrounding countryside and have lovely views of Moor How and the surrounding fells. They are maintained to high standard so on arrival you can…
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906 reviewsConiston
• Sleeps 4
• Mountain hot tub with incredible views of Coniston Old Man
• 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms
• Fellside garden
• Slate floors
• Up to 2 dogs welcome
• Log-burning stove
• Spectacular views throughout
Lakeside
Lakeside Hotel, the best 4 star hotel on the shores of Windermere, offers you a unique location on the water's edge. It is a classic traditional Lakeland Hotel, personally owned and managed and in a delightful setting.
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Cumbria Tourism, Windermere Road, Staveley, Kendal, Cumbria, LA8 9PL