cumbria, the lake district...

Welcome to golakes, the official website of Cumbria Tourism. Cumbria, the Lake District is a perfect holiday destination to visit this summer. 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.


find out more

 
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.
find out more

 
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.


find out more

 


golakes itineraries & suggested days out
something different - workshops, courses & classes
lake district attractions
beatrix potter and the lake district

cumbrian highlights

Medieval Muncaster
Medieval Muncaster

Celebrating 800 years of history at Muncaster Castle.  Re-enactments and demonstrations of life in Medieval times.  Festivities all weekend.

more details

 
The Fellsman, steam train journeys
Vintage steam train journeys

Take a scenic steam hauled journey over the spectacular Carlisle to Settle railway.


more details

 
Lakeland Book of the Year 2009
Lakeland Book of the year

Vote for your favourite book or poem from our judges 'Best Cumbrian Book' shortlist


vote now

 


coniston water festival - july 3rd & 4th
skelton show - july 4th 
explore the lake district on foot
britain's favourite view

 

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.

book late availability

E-newsletter sign up...

Sign up today to receive special offer e-newsletters about Cumbria and The Lake District.

e-newsletter sign up

Search availability...



 

Search site...

 

Best UK Destination

Best UK Destination. Click to read more.