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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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The English, Buttermere
A 17thC building, owned and run by family for 30 years. First licensed in 1735 as coaching inn. Apartments built in grounds 17 years ago and continually upgraded.
Bowness-on-Windermere
Take in the stunning views from our lakeside Restaurant whilst dining from our seasonal menu, we serve only the finest British cuisine in our restaurant.
Penrith
The Honeybee Pod is our new glamping pod, sleeping a max of 2 people and has a built-in double bed & sofa / chaise longue.
Bowness-on-Windermere
A delicate restoration to the Grade 2 listed hall, Fallbarrow Hall celebrates its history while leaving ensuring it’s equipped to host a modern, 21st century get together for up to 36 people. Located in Fallbarrow Holiday Park, relax and unwind in…
Keswick
Luxury country house with superb views. Excellent walking area 15 minutes from Keswick. Five bedrooms and 4 bathrooms, large lounge, open fire, garden room, large kitchen/dining room, utility, CH, double-glazing and cycle storage.
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18 reviewsAmbleside
If you are looking to take your hill and mountain walking to the next level, this could be just what you’re looking for! You’ll be scaling rocks to reach the summit, learning new skills along the way and enjoying those hard earned views at the top.
Keswick
The Royal Oak is an 18th-century coaching inn within the hustle and bustle of Keswick town centre. Let it be your base at the heart of the walking capital of the lakes.
Hesket Newmarket, Near Caldbeck
A superb luxury self-catering cottage in the peaceful village of Hesket Newmarket, 200 metres from the village pub and restaurant. A spa bath and log burner are two of the world-class luxuries available.
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105 reviewsAmbleside
Our 2 luxurious Micro Lodge Pods have been hand built for couples wanting a romantic retreat or a place to chill out for a few days. Located on Broadrayne Farm in the very heart of the Lake District National Park.
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41 reviewsNewby Bridge
A full day's experience learning the key skills of bushcraft and survival with our expert instructors, such as firelighting, shelter building and more.
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54 reviewsWindermere
Mountain Goat Tours has over 50 years’ experience and recognises itself as the No.1 Lake District tour specialist. Mountain Goat has rightfully made its mark of distinction and won the ‘Minibus Operator of the Year Award’ in 2010 and was Finalist of…
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2636 reviewsConiston
Located on the shores of Coniston Water with sensational lake and fell views, this classic Lakeland slate building has undergone an exciting restoration to create a stunning pub with rooms. Open all day, every day for food, drinks and rooms.
Ullswater, Penrith
5* Holiday Park offering touring, glamping pods and self-catering overlooking Ullswater. Perfect for walking and relaxing breaks.
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443 reviewsWindermere
Denehurst is a traditional Lakeland stone house built in 1898 and full of Victorian charm and character. Situated in a quiet area away from the main road and with ample and convenient parking, we are just a 10-minute walk from Bowness.
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416 reviewsBampton, Haweswater
A rugged Lake District landscape where nature restoration works alongside hill farming, to benefit wildlife, water and people.
Ullswater
1863 is more than a bar, bistro and B&B accommodation with seven elegant bedrooms; we are a family affair who enjoy getting the little things just right, welcoming guests back times and again to share in a slice of Lake District paradise.
Witherslack
Luxury yurt holidays in an idyllic and secluded location, a stone’s throw from Lake Windermere but a world away from anywhere.
Penrith
The Quiet Site is a family-run site situated in a secluded position amongst the stunning fells that overlook Lake Ullswater. This is a superbly maintained and very picturesque site, and there are many beautiful walks that you can start from right…
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1133 reviewsStaveley
Kentmere Farm Pods offer superb Glamping accommodation on a beautiful working farm in the Lake District National Park with breathtaking views of the Kentmere Valley and surrounding Lake District fells. An adventurer’s paradise in South Lakes – great…
Kendal
Carus Green Golf Club is based on the edge of the English Lake District and has become popular due to it’s PGA Golf Course and other fantastic features.
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