Visitors to the Lake District are once again enjoying the health and wellbeing benefits of the National Park, and this season that includes a warm welcome from the Authority’s 75 new visitor welcome volunteers.
Book your perfect Lake District holiday today. We've put together a guide to hotels, cottages, bed and breakfasts, log cabins and lodges - as well as camping - from glamping and camping pods to carvanning and wild camping. You can book today...
A new museum has recently received a prestigious excellence in planning award at the Royal Town Planning Institute Awards.
As the Lake District turns a beautiful array of orange and reds in the autumn months, the weather is also becoming increasingly wet and windy.
As Easter weekend approaches, the Lake District National Park is encouraging people to think green about travelling to and around the Park.
The Lake District National Park Authority has announced a series of changes to its main visitor centre, as a result of increasing costs and continued cuts to its funding.
The Defra-created Farming in Protected Landscapes programme has supported 1637 hectares of land for regenerative farming in the Lake District in its first two years.
The Lake District National Park Authority has issued a warning for people to think safety first when around water during this hot spell of weather.
The Lake District National Park’s Fell Top Assessor team return today for the 2020 winter season. They might just have one of the most socially distanced roles in the UK. Long before this year’s coronavirus pandemic the Fell Top Assessors have been used to working in solitary conditions to keep walkers safe on the fells.
Repairing the Lake District paths, gates and bridges, maintaining our boats and going green at our visitor centre, are just some of the things our team are doing during lockdown to look after the National Park and prepare for visitors back when restrictions ease. Take a look below at some of the highlights.
A new Chairperson has been appointed to join the Lake District National Park Partnership that led the Park to UNESCO World Heritage Site success.
A celebratory event was held recently to thank the dedicated team of volunteers who help look after the historic environment of the Lake District National Park through archaeological survey, research and conservation. The English Lake District UNESCO World Heritage Site is an area of national and international historical and cultural significance, and this team of volunteers has played a significant role in extending the knowledge of the Lake District’s archaeology and history.
A leading Lake District farmer and local business today unveiled a new English World Heritage Site brand and free business toolkit at Westmorland County Show (13 September).
Mountaineer Zac Poulton is swapping the Himalayas for the Lake District in a new role aimed at keeping walkers safe on the Cumbrian fells.
It's been months in the planning and the whole country is waiting to see the first glimpses of the Royal couple on their big day. We're not waiting to see the dress, the colour of The Queen's hat or the chosen song for the first dance. We want to know where Harry and Meghan are going on their Honeymoon of course.
More than just Rangers! Meet the teams delivering planning, conservation, communications, commerical, strategy and partnerships across the Lake District National Park.
Twenty-five organisations, working together for the future of the Lake District National Park and World Heritage Site are inviting people to comment on their new, five-year plan tackling five major challenges.
May is National Walking Month, and what better time to tell you all about the Wordsworth-themed walks that we have in store for you this year?
