cumbria, the lake district...

Welcome to golakes, the official website of Cumbria Tourism. With a fantastic choice of exciting attractions and plenty of Cumbrian events the Lake District is a perfect holiday destination to visit this springtime. Accommodation in Cumbria is varied to suit all needs and budgets, choose from an extensive selection of Lake District hotels, campsites or self catering cottages. Use the plan my visit tool to help you choose your Lake District accommodation; mix it up with an adventurous activity and top it off with a meal in a cumbrian pub or restaurant. Login to mygolakes to save your plan and share your unique itinerary with your friends in a bespoke booklet created for you. It is as easy as that to organise your perfect stay in Cumbria.

 

themes & things to do

Lake District food & drink
Food & drink

Whether you visit the stunning Taliesin Restaurant or the hearty Honister Yew tree you'll find exactly  what you want in the Lake District.

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Culture in Cumbria
Culture Cumbria

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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Lake District activities
Activities

This is the country's biggest adventure playground and it's breathtaking, in more ways than one! Lake district walks are some of the best in England.

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cumbria's hidden treasures
lake district outdoors, RU up 4 It?
the tale of jemima puddle-duck

cumbrian highlights  

Coniston Water Festival
Coniston Water Festival

Highlights include, the legendary duck race and the final of the 'All England open skimming championships'. Great fun for all the family. 

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Poppy at Dalemain
Food & craft fair

Dalemain food & crafts festival. Quality food & crafts by local artisan producers.


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Cartmel races
Cartmel races

National Hunt and Jump Racing, unique course allows racegoers chance to get up close to the action.

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cumberland sausage day - july 5th
cumberland county show - july 19th
britain's favourite view

 

Ways to book...

0845 450 1199
(a £3 service fee applies)

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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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