The Lake District: Where to Go, Where to Stay & What to Do ...
The Lake District is located in the North Western region of England and is a popular tourist destination given the astounding beauty of its lakes, fells, and forests.
Lakes | Where To Go | TheLakeDistrict.org
With a name like the Lake District, no visit to the area would be complete without enjoying the spectacular views of the fells along the picturesque lake shores. The Lake District is home to an array of beautiful lakes, waters, and tarns with 16 bodies of water considered to …
Towns in the Lake District - Where to Go | TheLakeDistrict.org
Most people start their Lake District visit in one of the many towns and villages of Cumbria that are dotted between the lakes and fells. Each one has its own unique story. The North West. The north-western fells of the Lake District are some of the least visited areas, with many tourists preferring to base themselves closer to Windermere.
History | Useful Information | TheLakeDistrict.org
The area of the Lake District became a melting pot of invading cultures, as Celts, Vikings, Anglians, and the Scottish kingdom of Strathclyde all fought over the area. This continued until the Norman invasion of 1066.
Grasmere Area Guide - TheLakeDistrict.org
Grasmere The picturesque village of Grasmere Described by William Wordsworth as “the loveliest spot that man hath ever found,” Grasmere is one of the most popular villages in the Lake District for visitors.
Kendal Area Guide - TheLakeDistrict.org
Considered to be the southern gateway to the Lake District and Cumbria’s second county town, Kendal is a bustling town with a population of around 28,000. Kendal’s location just 8-miles south-east of Windermere makes it an ideal base for those who want to explore the Lake District without straying too far from the conveniences of a modern ...
Where to Go in the Lake District
Below we highlight our top picks, showing you brief snapshots of places to go in the Lake District with what there is to do there, nearby lakes, walks, and top attractions. Or, for a more complete directory, check out our list of popular towns in the Lake District, as well as the 16 major lakes.
Keswick Area Guide - TheLakeDistrict.org
A popular base with fell walkers thanks to its close proximity to some of the Lake District’s best loved fells, Keswick is a deceptively small town close to the shores of the spectacular Derwent Water.
What's on in the Lake District: December 2024
Location: Blackwell - the Arts & Crafts house, Bowness-on-Windermere, LA23 3JT; Website: lakelandarts.org.uk/events/broad-leys-and-blackwell-tour; Christmas Family Activities at Windermere Jetty Museum. Date: 21 December – 6 January 2025; Time: 10am – 3:45pm; Location: Windermere Jetty Museum, Rayrigg Rd, Bowness-on-Windermere, Windermere ...
Penrith Area Guide - TheLakeDistrict.org
Just a mere three-miles outside of the Lake District National Park borders, Penrith is a great base for those looking to explore the North-East. Here we've included our top picks for hotels in and around the Penrith area with Glenridding House located along the picturesque shores of Ullswater, which is about a 15-20 minute drive from the ...