A new art gallery is opening its doors this weekend at Brockhole, the Lake District Visitor Centre, and will become a permanent visitor attraction for Windermere.
The Lake District National Park is keen to share the message ‘Cumbria is open’, in support of our communities and businesses following last weekend’s weather. It’s important that people who are thinking of visiting this weekend know that the majority of places are still open and accessible throughout the national park. We are asking people to check routes in advance and will be sharing information on temporary rights of way closures on our website.
The rugged and craggy high fells of Helvellyn, Fairfield and High Street are split by the two upland valleys of Ullswater and Haweswater / Lowther. Farmland fringes the north-eastern margin of the East area, which contrasts with the high fells.The East distinctive area is predominantly rural and tranquil and has the lowest population of any of the distinctive areas. Glenridding / Patterdale is the largest settlement, with other smaller villages including Askham, Pooley Bridge and Penruddock. Ullswater is one of the four navigable lakes in the National Park, whilst Haweswater is a reservoir providing water supplies for the North West of England.
A list of the islands on Windermere and their history.
Made up of organisations with an interest in reducing carbon emissions in the area as part of the work of the Lake District National Park Partnership.
Social media can be an exciting, accessible place to find out new information, get inspired about things to do, places to go and people to meet. It can also be a great place for informed debate about important issues and topics. However, it can also be a place where people are quick to talk, without thinking through the impact of their actions.Our social house rules set out how we will behave on social media and what we expect in return.
Take a step back in time by visiting one of the remains of the Lake District's past.
Links to activity packs and information sheets.
With links to the Lake District National Park Hydropower Scoping Study. Our fells and high rainfall mean that we have a large number of watercourses in the National Park, and some of these may be suitable for hydropower schemes.
Photographs from the 1890s and later of Brockhole House.
Hardknott Fort photo resource for teaching Key Stage 2. Includes discussion questions such as "Can you tell which way people walk into the fort?"
Weather in the Lake District can be changeable so take a look at our list of the top 5 things to do on a rainy day in Keswick to keep all the family entertained.
A level walk along Ennerdale Water's western shore with fantastic views of the wild Ennerdale fells.
Local dancers, singers, model plane pilots and even croquet players are being offered an exciting opportunity to be part of a performance that celebrates our desire to fly and the importance of Cumbrian aviation history during World War One.
Dr Steve Curl has been appointed by Environment Secretary of State Elizabeth Truss to serve on the Lake District National Park Authority for the next four years.
Some astounding facts and figures about some incredible events that have happened in the Lake District.
