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The Lake District is England's largest National Park and UNESCO World Heritage Site. Discover spectacular landscapes, picturesque villages, a warm welcome and a rich cultural heritage. Explore the fells, splash about on the lakes, take a wild adventure or simply enjoy the peace.
There are a wide range of activities and things to do in the Lake District, and with more than 3,100 kilometres of rights of way, you can walk and cycle around our countryside to your heart’s content. In the winter you can even learn winter skills with our very own Fell Top Assessors on Helvellyn.
The official Lake District National Park website has all the information you need about visiting the breathtaking Lake District. Advice on popular attractions and things to do, where to stay, events plus helpful tips. Start planning your visit to the Lakes right here!
Explore the most popular places to visit in the Lake District including Windermere, Ambleside, Coniston Water, Ullswater, Grasmere and the Langdale Valley. Plan your visit and make the most of your stay!
Be Lake District Kind - know before you go: What to pack when visiting the Lake District. Low level and accessible routes. Stay safe when enjoying the water. Shuttle buses, boats, trains, sustainable travel options that make the journey part of your adventure. Leave no trace, please take your litter and dog poo home.
Discover the best accommodation options and where to stay in The Lake District. Explore our guide to hotels, cottages, bed and breakfasts, log cabins and lodges - as well as camping - from glamping and camping pods to caravanning and wild camping.
Here you can find a wide range of maps covering the whole of the Lake District National Park. There are different maps of the Lake District to suit walking, driving, or for local amenities. Many of these maps are available at tourist information centres across the area.
The Lake District Timeline from pre-history to the modern age. See historical places to visit for evidence of people in the Lake District’s past. Find out everything you need for your school project with our Lake District history eduction resources.
Catch up on news, walking routes, places to stay and ideas for days out in the Lake District with the National Park blog.
The Lake District is in the North West of England, with Manchester to the South and Carlise to the North. From sitting back and watching the landscape go by on a train, to connecting with the National Park by boat.