Lake District festival goers are being given the chance to soar like a bird, scale a mountain and ripple across the top of a lake – within just three minutes, by experiencing Bird HIVE – a 360 degree virtual flight tour of the iconic Lake District at Kendal Calling and Lakes Alive.
Brockhole-on-Windermere’s new art gallery, the Gaddum Gallery, is welcoming Cumbrian artist Daniel Cooper to exhibit a Lake District inspired collection.
This is a beautiful woodland walk along the western shore of Derwentwater (largely following the Derwentwater Way).
Spoils from one of the world’s dirtiest seas were collected from a Lake District beach last Saturday (16 Sept) bearing the brunt of marine mess.
Learn how 500 million years of geological processes have produced a physical landscape of mountains and lakes of great scenic beauty.
There’s no such thing as a post-summer-slump in the Lake District. As golden hues sweep across the landscape, it’s time to reach for your wellies and explore the beautiful National Park, at perhaps the most beautiful time of the year.
Residents, business owners and farmers across the Lake District are being urged to ‘Shape the Lakes’ and have their say on new planning policies at Local Plan drop-in consultation events being held across the National Park in May and June.
There's loads to do around England's largest lake! Get on the water, walk or cycle or try another sort of outdoor adventure.
Explore Windermere, Coniston Water and the breathtaking countryside between without a car.
It’s fantastic to see so many people making wiser choices to help look after our natural environment, such as using reusable water bottles or leaving the car at home, so it’s timely to hear from an inspirational local young person who is taking small steps to make huge changes for the Lake District and beyond.
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.
Working at Coniston Boating Centre, I’ve always been proud of my role with the Lake District National Park Authority. I love the fact that I can help people have a memorable experience on the lake, explore the valley on two wheels and I have the most spectacular ‘office view’. But following the coronavirus restrictions, our visitors needed a new type of help – a way to stay safe while exploring the national park. I joined a small team of car park staff, volunteers and partners to become part of a new parking and visitor website: saferlakes.co.uk. – and I couldn’t be more proud.
Just some of the local projects regarding transport, footpath erosion and phosphate reduction.
Our Wander More This Winter series aims to encourage people to get out in the Lakes and enjoy its mental and physical health benefits. Our second feature comes from Ellie, our Communications Assistant, and Emily, our Digital Content Officer, who hopped on a bus to make the most of the new £2 bus fare. Despite the inevitable rain, they had a great day exploring the Lakes!
With sunshine dappling lakes, tarns and rivers and summer water treats beckoning the message has gone out to keep safe.
As the weather warms and visitors enjoy their summer holidays among the lakes and fells, the Lake District National Park Authority’s Lake rangers are sharing their top tips for a safe dip.
As the school holidays begin, the Lake District National Park Authority is gearing up to offer a warm welcome to visitors and provide support for communities in what looks set to be the busiest summer on record.
After nearly four decades in aerospace and defence industry management roles Barry Capp turned his attention to help sort out deteriorating Lake District fell paths.
Christmas gifts that keep on giving! Put down the fluffy socks and hand soap! There’s no need to panic buy your presents this Christmas, we’ve got you covered with plenty of gift ideas, all with a little Lake District charm!
Enjoy our many rivers, lakes and tarns! Hire boats, swim, fish or paddle.
Brockhole's new mini golf course was designed by Cumbrian school children, inspired by the Lake District landscape and characters.
