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Royal welcome at Lake District World Heritage celebration

His Royal Highness, The Prince of Wales, visited the Lake District today (26 March) to unveil a special installation to commemorate the National Park’s UNESCO World Heritage Site inscription.

Lake District unites to declare: ‘I’ve herd’ about World Heritage bid

This year’s Keswick Mountain Festival (Friday May 20) will mark the start of a rally call to all who love the region to unite in their support for the Lake District World Heritage bid by declaring ‘I’ve herd’.

Reconnecting the A591 Grasmere to Keswick

Find out how we’re planning to reconnect the A591 for walking, cycling and horse riding.

What to pack

Some tips about what to pack for your trip to the Lake District, from clothes to phones.

Top 10 picnic spots in the Lakes

Picnics are one of the great British traditions of the Lake District. This portable snack is quick and easy to pull together if you’re staying in a caravan, hostel or bunkhouse and is the perfect accompaniment to a day exploring the fells and lakes.

Postcodes for Sat Nav

A list of postcodes to villages and towns in the National Park for use with sat nav.

Communities in a World Heritage Site

World Heritage Site status puts our rural communities on a global map, bringing real pride, lots of benefits, and a few challenges too.

Six Superb Great British Walks

Six superb walks to do in the North West of the Lake District. Joint Great British Walks with the National Trust.

Industrial heritage sites

The best industrial heritage sites to visit in the Lake District, from copper and slate mines, to bobbin mills, damns and tanneries. Many sites free to visit.

Grants awarded: North

Grants awarded so far in the North Distinctive Area by Lake District Communities Fund.

North Distinctive Area

All you need to know about the Northern Lake District Area - including news, community fund projects and contact details for the Area Ranger.