There’s no such thing as a post-summer-slump in the Lake District. As golden hues sweep across the landscape, it’s time to reach for your wellies and explore the beautiful National Park, at perhaps the most beautiful time of the year.
The Lake District National Park Authority owns Bassenthwaite Lake and manages this and other areas of land around that make up the National Nature Reserve. The Authority is currently looking for feedback on its draft five-year management plan, with an online consultation starting this week and running until 24 November 2023.
If you’re thinking of spending a couple of days in Windermere, take a look at our two day itinerary for ideas to help you make the most of your short break.
Prime Minister Theresa May has today honoured Barry Capp, from Cumbria, for his work with the Fix the Fells programme, maintaining over 2,000km of footpaths across the Lake District.
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.
Sarah Smith is the Operations Manager at the Lake District Foundation and is excited to be working with businesses and community groups on the Low Carbon Lake District Grant Scheme.
More than 3,000 people will be able to connect with ‘wild spaces’ across the Lake District, thanks to the renewal of a partnership between the John Muir Trust and the National Park.
Lake District glamping is ideal for your first time camping experience, particularly if you would like to enjoy a few little elements of luxury! From glamping pods to Lake District yurts, Herdy huts, shepherd huts, tree houses and bell tents – search and book online.
State-of-the-art self-driving vehicles are being considered as a sustainable transport alternative for the Lake District, with a driverless ‘pod’ being brought to Brockhole on Windermere this week to gain public feedback.
The Lake District National Park Authority, as the Planning Authority for the Lake District, works tirelessly to ensure that all new developments within the park boundary are sympathetic to its special landscape. When this doesn’t happen it can result in enforcement action being taken, which can amount to significant fines.
Get the latest online weather forecast for the Lake District plus hints on what to pack for all weathers when visiting the Lakes.
After 16 years and 778 summits of Helvellyn, Lake District National Park Authority Fell Top Assessor Jon Bennett today retires from this unique and special role.
The latest guided Sky Ride is set to take place on Sunday (4 Oct) featuring many of the special qualities that will be shared in the Lake District’s 2016 bid for World Heritage status.
School’s out for summer! So there’s no better time to share a guide to the perfect Lake District summer created by the year 6 class at Our Lady and St Patrick’s Primary School in Maryport.
As a major UN climate change summit begins in Paris today, visitors and communities in the Lake District are being thanked for helping to achieve an ambitious local target for CO2 reduction.
Involving measuring our carbon footprint and reducing emissions.
Christmas gifts that keep on giving! Put down the fluffy socks and hand soap! There’s no need to panic buy your presents this Christmas, we’ve got you covered with plenty of gift ideas, all with a little Lake District charm!
A new international outdoor arts festival will take flight in Kendal and the Lake District next summer as the successor to Mintfest.
Being a Lake District lover myself and being in awe with all it has to offer, I want visitors to enjoy the National Park and its natural beauty, and I can now help do just that!
With far flung holidays being out of reach this summer, like many other people you may well have decided to spend your summer break in the glorious Lake District and for many of you, it will be your first visit.
Where to hire a boat on Windermere lake, motor boats, rowing boats, canoes and kayaks as well as boat cruises and sailing. Book boats online.
Alongside identity on tyne the Lake District National Park Authority is excited to announce the beginning of the Black Nature in Residence programme in the Lake District.
