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Community involvement in planning policy

Explaining how communities are involved in the planning policy process, from individuals to Parish councils.

Moot Hall, Keswick

From Queen Elizabeth I to II, this amazing building has seen it all!

Cultural Heritage

Grasmere Gingerbread shop photo resource for teaching Key Stage 2. Includes discussion questions such as "How can you tell the building is old?"

Accessible for all

Easy access and wheelchair friendly routes, all terrain tramper hire, accessible changing room, holidays and activities for disabled visitors and where to get help and advice.

A Guide to the Races from Holiday Cottages Cumbria

The 2018 racing fixtures for Cartmel are always exiting news for the many lovers of Cartmel Races.

Wheelchair and scooter hire

Details and locations.

Volunteers wanted for the Great British Beach Clean at Drigg

Volunteers are needed to help clean up Drigg as part of the Marine Conservation Society’s Great British Beach Clean next Saturday (17 Sep). Join Lake District National Park Area Ranger, Rec Cathey, from 9.45am at Drigg beach with litter pickers and bin bags to record and clean up shoreline litter.

Windermere: Birdspotting

Print out this handy guide to the birds of Windermere, with descriptions and photos.

Support for proposals to extend Keswick to Threlkeld Railway route

An online survey about proposals for new, or improved, paths linking the Keswick to Threlkeld Railway Trail to Burns Road and Threlkeld Quarry, show there is good support for the plans.

Heralding the First Signs of Spring

As we start to shake-off the cold embrace of winter and look towards the longer and (sometimes) brighter days, getting outside during this enchanting time of year can envelop us in the life-bringing energies that spring offers.

Young Rangers nurture native woodlands

A group of Young Rangers, aged between 14 to 18 years, spent the day working with Isaac Johnston, Thirlmere Resilience Project Officer for the John Muir Trust on a patch of woodland overlooking Thirlmere.

Farming

Eskdale sheep photo resource for teaching Key Stage 2. Includes discussion questions such as "Why is hill farming different to other types of farming?"

Mountain Landscape

Wasdale Head photo resource for teaching Key Stage 2. Includes discussion questions such as "Why is there snow only on the fell top?"

Wartime evacuation

From Gainsborough's 'Blue Boy' to Blackwell's schoolgirls, many evacuees called the Lake District home.

'Hearts of Oak' audio trail

Explore the remains of a water mill on this audio trail walk taking in the history of the Lake District.