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.

 

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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Arts & culture

Discover Tullie House or take in a play at the Rosehill Theatre. There's more to culture in Cumbria than meets the eye.
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Weddings

The Lake District can offer you the wedding of your dreams.


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Camping & caravanning

Pitch It! A new section on golakes dedicated to camping, touring and holiday lodges in Cumbria.

pitch it

 
Jennings walking routes in Cumbria
Jennings routes

Walking routes of 2,3 and 4 days staying in cosy accommodation with Jennings Ale on tap.

jennings walks

 
Cumbrian towns & villages
Towns and villages

Stay in some of Cumbria's towns and villages.  From the city of Carlisle to the villages of Ambleside and Grasmere.
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golakes itineraries & suggested days out
visit the golakes wildzone
cumbria accommodation by area
beatrix potter and the lake district

events &  highlights

Lake Distict Summer Music Festival
Lake District Summer Music Festival

Hear some of the world's leading musicians and ensembles performing great repertoire.
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William Morris exhibition
William Morris at Blackwell

Original designs, textiles, books and wallpaper samples illustrate the life and work of the Father of the Arts & Crafts.
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The Lakes Chilli Fest

A must for chilli lovers! A weekend of food, cookery demos, salsa dancing and live music, a Levens Hall special.
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Win a camping pod holiday in the Lake District
Win a camping pod holiday

We are looking for potential bloggers to film their family on a fantastic camping pod break worth over £1500.
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Wish you were here

Visit our unique exhibition of postcards penned by celebrities especially for Cumbria...

wish you were here

 
Solfest in Cumbria
Solfest

Family friendly music and art festival.  Fri 27th Aug - Mon 30th Aug


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Ways to book...

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It's never too late to book accommodation in Cumbria.  Choose from a range of hotels, b&b's and self catering cottages.

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