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England’s best-known and most popular national park is a postcard landscape of shimmering lakes, craggy hilltops and ancient forests that has enchanted poets and painters since the late 18th century, when the Romantics first had their imaginations stirred by the panoramas that have remained unchanged to this day.
And what panoramas they are. There’s the classic Lakeland setting of Windermere, England’s largest lake and the primary destination for millions of tourists since the railroad was first built in the middle of the 19th century. On it is busy Bowness and the charming villages of Grasmere and Hawkshead, surrounded on all sides by beautiful mountains.
The north lakes – Ullswater, Bassenthwaite, Derwentwater, Loweswater – are quieter and wilder, in the shadow of the rugged Skiddaw range and with handsome Keswick at the heart of it. The lush Borrowdale Valley leads to the dramatic Honister mountain pass and into the natural lakes of Buttermere & Crummock.
Adventure seekers go west, to the higher ground of Great Langdale and the region’s major summits of Bowfell, Crinkle Crags and the biggest mountain of all, Scafell Pike.
The Lake District is an outdoor activities paradise, but its literary connections draw as many visitors as its walks do. William Wordsworth lived virtually all of his life here, drawing inspiration from the surrounding countryside to write some of the English language’s most enduring poetry. The landscape also proved a creative spark for the likes of Sameul Taylor Coleridge, Arthur Ransome and Beatrix Potter – who dedicated much of her life to protecting the Lake District’s beauty and heritage.
In all its beauty and diversity the Lake District remains as it has been for millennia, which is one of the reasons why in 2017 the national park was made a UNESCO World Heritage Site – its river valleys, lakes and mountains home to an unique hill-farming culture and ancient heritage that has been carefully preserved. Here in the Lake District we know how to take good care of you; we’ve had plenty of practice.
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Visitor Sketchbooks: fanciful flora Flowers and foliage appear in designs and decorations all over…
If you've ever been curious about how photography was done a century or more ago, this workshop…
On 14 December 2017, Omar Samra and Omar Nour, affectionately dubbed 'O2', set off in the world's…
Take a wild dip in England's largest lake – Windermere – with experienced open water swimmers.…
Brought to you by the National Trust and Experience Community for the Keswick Mountain Festival,…
We're excited to present our first ever Green Film Festival to celebrate the Big Green Week! Five…
Brought to you by the National Trust and Mobile Adventure, an opportunity to get out on the lake…
Are you ready to embark on a transformative journey that combines the power of nature, ancient…
Keswick Mountain Festival is the UK's largest participatory, outdoors multi-sports event in the UK.…
Create your own silver pendant or earrings inspired by the natural world. Silver clay is fun, fast…
Full and Half marathon distance Hike to raise money for Macmillan Cancer support.
Enjoy a freshly prepared buffet, a relaxed atmosphere and a unique viewing point for some of the…
Discover two remarkable Arts & Crafts houses in the Lake District in one afternoon. Blackwell – the…
As part of Lake District Music's spring series of concerts, London Central Brass Quintet perform at…
This week we'll be helping our special woods at Staveley Woodlands Nature Reserve. Try your hand at…
Fell Foot For All is a day of activities championing accessibility to the outdoors for…
Take a guided tour supported by British Sign Language interpretation. Join us as we take you…
The Whopper is a 6hr or 12hr looped trail race set within Whinlatter forest. Each loop is…
On the 31st May we're looking forward to welcoming Rambling Rob Young – A singer-songwriter…
Like the poets of antiquity, Wordsworth turns to vocal groves as sites of commiseration and…
Join us for an incredible adventure on Scafell Pike, one of the National three peaks and the…
Come and join us for a day's Canoeing from Fell Foot. Fell Foot has amazing accessible facilities,…
Join us for an incredible adventure on the Coniston Fells, a stone's throw from the historic…
Our 1/2 day NaturesGems tours start at 9am and finish around 1pm. We will spend the morning…
The Lake District Where modern tourism was born
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Ambleside
From short walks along valley bottoms or around lake shores, to lesser known mountain routes on the smaller and bigger mountains, right up to the likes of Scafell Pike and Helvellyn or even multiple summits, we will endeavour to build a route to…
Troutbeck
Self Catering Lake District Bothy, sleeps 4 people and set in an amazing landscape with no light pollution. Perfect for those wishing to experience a short break under Dark Skies and when conditions allow, a stunning Star Gazing experience.
Windermere
The brand-new way to enjoy the very best of Blue Smoke on the Bay, the wood-fired Afternoon Tea comprises 4 tiers of delicious, mouth watering Blue Smoke on the Bay goodness.
Keswick
Discover the secret places of the Lake District only accessible by kayak, just waiting for you to discover. Take a sunset paddle with a picnic dinner or journey to a sheltered hidden bay for a lunch, kayaking is as relaxing or demanding as you like.…
Keswick
Central Keswick on pedestrianised Lake Road. Three beautiful, spacious apartments. Each sleeps 4, having lounge, kitchen, bath/shower room, double, king-size (2 with en suite) and twin bedrooms. Fine fell views and private parking.
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16 reviewsConiston
This charming Grade II Listed cottage is in a lovely peaceful location at the foot of the fell no more than 10 minutes walk from Coniston village where there are a good selection of shops and a number of pubs.
Cockermouth
A 16thC inn situated at the foot of Melbreak and between Loweswater lake and Crummock Water. Roaring log fires, home-cooked meals with a local emphasis and high-quality real ales on offer.
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393 reviewsBerrier
A spectacular gyrocopter trial flight and unique flying lesson. You have the thrill of taking control or just take in the views. Based at Berrier airstrip near Penrith/Ullswater/Keswick. Ideal gift or just to treat yourself.
Keswick
Stay at the refurbished Royal Oak in Borrowdale, beautiful bedrooms with dreamy beds and gleaming bathrooms, hearty breakfast, delicious evening dinner and charmful lounges.
We’ve even got a drying room with boot warmers and a car park with an…
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123 reviewsAmbleside
Parkland and Gothic Revival castle sitting on the west shore of Windermere providing an impressive backdrop of turrets, towers, informal grounds and miles of lakeshore paths.
Bowness-on-Windermere
Memories have never been easier! Freedom Boat Club takes care of everything – maintenance, cleaning, repairs and storage. All you have to do is book your boat, relax and revel in time spent with family and friends. We’ve taken every step to make…
Windermere
Our aim is simple – a dining experience that will keep you coming back time and time again.
Penrith
The stone-built Lakeland farmhouse and traditional barns on the Park have been converted into seven distinctive cottage units, each one offering ideal accommodation for convenient, flexible and leisurely family holidays.
Windermere
All Seasons Guest House offers breakfast and has family rooms, making it easy for you to explore all the highlights the Lake District has to offer. The Guest House is in a small traditional stone built house, with individually styled rooms offering…
Ravenglass
Dominating the Lake District Coast where the mountains tumble into the sea and bursting with treasures and tales, haunted Muncaster oozes history from every rough stone which fashion the castle walls.
Ambleside
Following secret ravines by scrambling up waterfalls, boulder hopping along the streambed and taking every opportunity to jump into crystal clear plunge pools. This is next level fun and the bonus is this can be enjoyed just as much when it’s…
Keswick
Rural location, small hamlet but only 1.5 miles from Keswick and Skiddaw and with outstanding views southwards. Ideal for fell walking, touring, water sports and ready access to north and central Lakes. Arrival time 16.00, departure 10.00.
Ambleside
Jim and Monique look forward to welcoming you to our beautiful, elegant Victorian Guest House situated in the centre of the picturesque village of Ambleside. Set in the heart of the Lake District National Park, World Heritage site.
Keswick
Join our Head Chef Chris Lyon and our restaurant team for an experience you wont forget.
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2337 reviewsPenrith
A stunning grade I listed Pele Tower dating back to the 13th century, Askham Hall has been transformed from a stately family abode into a unique & contemporary stylish retreat. A luxurious, intimate, unpretentious home from home awaits.
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