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welcome to the lake district, cumbria...

Welcome to golakes, the official website of Cumbria Tourism, the regional tourist board for Cumbria. Cumbria, the Lake District is a perfect holiday destination to visit at any time of the year. Accommodation in Cumbria caters for all needs, from camping and self catering cottages to bed and breakfast accommodation and Lake District hotels. There's also plenty to do for all the family with events, attractions and outdoor activities all set in stunning scenery. Golakes has some great tools to help you plan your visit. Create a mygolakes account, make a shortlist, compare and put it all in a plan. Save your plan and share your unique itinerary with your friends in a bespoke booklet created for you. It's that easy to organise your perfect stay in Cumbria, the Lake District.

Take a tour of the highlights Cumbria has to offer and we guarantee you will be inspired... Whether it's accommodation, things to see and do, or places to visit, find it, and plan it here...

themes & things to do

Food & drink

Whether you visit the unique Lucy4 wine bar & bistro or the hearty Honister Yew Tree you'll find exactly what you want in the Lake District.
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