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welcome to the lake district, cumbria...
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
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.
Beatrix Potter & the Lakes
Learn about Beatrix Potter, her stories, life and home in the Lake District.
golakes itineraries & suggested days out
visit the golakes wildzone
lake district attractions
lake district towns & villages
events & highlights
Words by the water festival
Lively and entertaining 10-day literature festival at Theatre by the Lake March 5th -14th
Celebrating Copeland
To celebrate British Tourism Week, Whitehaven's TIC is holding a special event to celebrate all that Copeland has to offer as a visitor destination.
The Lakes on ITV 1
A new ITV1 series with Rory McGrath meeting the people who work in the Lake District.
download the goskimming iphone app
elias string quartet at rosehill theatre - mar 19th
gateway music festival - until mar 20th
britain's favourite view
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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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