cumbria, the lake district...

Welcome to golakes, the official website of Cumbria Tourism. 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

Adventure Capital
Outdoor adventure

This is the country's biggest adventure playground and it's breathtaking, in every sense of the word.

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signs of adventure

 
Lake District food & drink
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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Culture in Cumbria
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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Enjoy Christmas in Cumbria
Lake District at Christmas

Enjoy Christmas and New Year in the Cumbria the Lake District



christmas in cumbria

 


golakes itineraries & suggested days out
visit the golakes wildzone
lake district attractions
beatrix potter and the lake district

cumbrian highlights

Share your recommendations on MyGolakes
NEW - My Recommendations

Share your recommendations about things to do in Cumbria with fellow visitors.


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Discover Autumn
Autumn in the Lake District

Don't stay at home this Autumn. There's something for everyone this season in the Lake District, Cumbria.


seasonal special offers

 
NEW GoSkimming iPhone application
GoSkimming iPhone App

Try your hand at skimming stones in the Lake District with the new "GoSkimming" iPhone application


iphone app

 
Kendal Mountain Festival
Kendal Mountain Festival

Internationally-known event attracting adventurers, climbers, film-makers and world-class lecturers. Nov 19th - 22nd.

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darkest muncaster - nov 21st, 22nd, 28th & 29th
winter lights parade - nov 28th 
explore the lake district on foot
britain's favourite view

 

Extreme weather conditions

Ways to book...

Late availability...

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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What's new...

Interested in food and local produce?  Keep up to date with our monthly food news.

michelin star food range
world's hottest chilli
christmas cookery
new bread book
cosy autumn pubs

Or perhaps visit a Lake District Garden.

high close in autumn

E-newsletter register

Register for Cumbria Tourism e-newsletters, for special offers and events information.

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