Lake District fans across the UK are being urged to head to the postbox this week (27, 28 Sept) to secure a special postmark in celebration of its new World Heritage Site status.
As 2018 begins, the Lake District’s only coastal village, is celebrating its place on the map as one of the only places in the world to have a double World Heritage Site status.
It was a frosty start as the Lake District National Park Authority’s Fell Top Assessor season launched this morning with a temperature of minus 4 degrees.
Whether you're just beginning to canoe or kayak, or you're a more expert paddler, we have lots of great tips, local guides and maps.
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 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).
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 is currently recruiting for a new Fell Top Assessor to join its expert team. Applications are being invited from mountain professionals who want to provide first-hand, boots on the ground weather updates and safety advice for fell-walkers during the winter months.
Some tips about what to pack for your trip to the Lake District, from clothes to phones.
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?
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.
Enjoy our many rivers, lakes and tarns! Hire boats, swim, fish or paddle.
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.
The Lake District is the perfect place for a springtime break. Here are five ideas for a wonderful spring walk
A new Chairperson has been appointed to join the Lake District National Park Partnership that led the Park to UNESCO World Heritage Site success.
Things to do in the Lake District. Visiting the Lake District. Lake District guide. First time Lake District. Windermere guide
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.
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 stories of how people lived and worked in the Lake District centuries ago were brought to life at a sell-out, one day conference in Ambleside this month (Saturday, November 9).
