Lake District
Welcome to the Lake District, England’s newest UNESCO World Heritage Site and largest national park. Home to idyllic resort towns, the country’s highest mountains and postcard-perfect views, you’ll see why the ‘The Lakes’ was an inspiration for so many renowned writers, including Beatrix Potter.
Lake District
Attractions to explore in Lake District
Keswick & Derwentwater
Nestled in northwest England, in the iconic Lake District, Keswick is a small town on...
Buttermere
Buttermere is a lake and tiny village of the same name located in northwest England....
Castlerigg Stone Circle
Set amidst the dramatic landscape of the Lake District, Castlerigg is a historic...
Ravenglass
Ravenglass is a small coastal village that has the distinction of being the only town on...
Ambleside
This charming town is one of the Lake District’s most popular spots. The main road...
Lake Windermere
Windermere is England’s biggest lake, stretching an incredible 10.5 miles (18...
Coniston
A quiet village and picturesque lake of the same name, Coniston is a place where time...
Tarn Hows
For a region called the Lake District, it may come as a surprise that one only of its...
Hawkshead
Hawkshead is a village located in the Lake District. You’ll find it a short 15-minute...
Little & Great Langdale
Just west of the town of Ambleside are the beautiful valleys of Little Langdale and...
Wasdale & Scafell Pike
Wasdale is a remote hamlet in a valley of the same name. It is situated at the foot of...
Ullswater & Aira Force Waterfall
Ullswater is the second biggest lake in the Lake District, offering the same stunning...
Lowther Castle
There are few castle ruins as dramatic as Lowther. Set amongst medieval woodland and...
Lakes Distillery
The Lakes Distillery is the largest in England, producing a single malt whisky, gin and...
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