The Lake District National Park Partnership has reassessed its carbon footprint and is encouraging residents, businesses and visitors to support its efforts to reduce the impact of climate change on the Lake District.
Today (9 July) marks two years since the Lake District was awarded UNESCO World Heritage Site status. At a special anniversary event businesses, organisations and community representatives gathered to take stock of what this has meant for them and to get advice and inspiration on how to harness the benefits of operating in a World Heritage Site.
The Lake District National Park’s Fell Top Assessors are celebrating 30 years of the Weatherline service as their season begins today.
The Lake District’s three Fell Top Assessors met today for the one and only time this winter for the 2021 season launch.
Being named a UNESCO World Heritage site is a great accolade for any travel destination. But it also brings greater responsibility.
There's loads to do around England's largest lake! Get on the water, walk or cycle or try another sort of outdoor adventure.
List of contact telephone numbers, addresses, faxes and email addresses for enquiries.
Internationally famed performance poet Tony Walsh has turned his towering talent to a Lakes’ epic.
The Lake District National Park is on the lookout for a team of passionate volunteers to launch a new ambassador programme aimed at giving visitors to the region a warm welcome.
Thanks to the work of the Lake District Archaeology Volunteers Network, 24 historic sites across the Lake District have today been removed from Historic England’s Heritage at Risk Register.
Almost £600,000 has already been allocated in the Lake District as part of a national grants programme to help local farmers and landowners adapt for the future, become more resilient and deliver bigger and better outcomes for the environment, people and place.
The Lake District National Park is today thanking the record number of local residents and businesses who took part in its recent Local Plan review. Throughout May and June more than 2,700 people reviewed planning policies and land allocations that could potentially have an impact on their future in the Lake District.
Check out our list of things to do in the Lake District this spring. Get outside this walking month and tick a World Heritage site off your list! Find out how to support the local farmers during lambing season.
Farming plays a special role in the Lake District, its identity and cultural heritage. A rugged landscape from which to carve a living, a potential World Heritage Site in 2017, and the prospect of the UK leaving the EU in 2019.
This Great Big Green Week, the Lake District National Park Authority is highlighting how innovative technology installed at Lake District Visitor Centre will help save up to 50 tonnes of carbon annually.
Autumn is a wonderful time of year in the Lake District National Park. As the trees turn various shades of red, reflecting in the lakes and the bracken on the fellsides turn russet coloured there’s never been a better time to get out and about on walks, cycles, boat and bus rides.
View the available maps of the Lake District National Park online here. These include footpath, walking and Ordnance Survey maps.
Fishing and boating permits for Bassenthwaite Lake. Permits for 1 day, 1 week, 3 months and 12 months available to buy online.
Discover things to do in the Lake District National Park, Cumbria. View our range of activities including boating, walking, cycling and attractions. Browse our events calendar, local festivities and walking guides. Plan your visit and book attractions online.
A list of postcodes to villages and towns in the National Park for use with sat nav.
A programme of more than 140 guided walks in all areas of the Lake District ranging from easy family walks to moderate hikes we have something for everyone.
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.
