You needn’t travel outside of British borders to discover an amazing nature safari – the Lake District is a home to a wonderfully diverse array of wildlife.
‘We’re ready for the summer’ is the message from the Lake District National Park as schools across the country break up and businesses in the park prepare themselves for the key visitor season. The Lake District was hit hard by last winter’s floods, but the National Park, together with businesses and communities, have worked hard to repair as much as possible in time to welcome visitors this summer.
From today (1 August 2016), visitors will be able to enjoy even more of the Lake District National Park, as its boundary grows by three per cent – that’s an extra 27 square miles. The new Lake District includes an area from Birkbeck Fells Common to Whinfell Common to the east and an area from Helsington Barrows to Sizergh Fell, an area north of Sizergh Castle and part of the Lyth Valley to the south.
The Lake District National Park Partnership is celebrating after its ‘Evolving Masterpiece’ communications campaign for UNESCO World Heritage status was named as a finalist in the Northern Marketing Awards 2016.
Community Energy Cumbria Ltd (CEC) started generating electricity on the roof of the Lake District National Park (LDNP) head office in Kendal from a 30kw solar photo voltaic array, powering computers, lighting and electrical equipment throughout the building.
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...
Find out how we’re planning to reconnect the A591 for walking, cycling and horse riding.
In December 2015, severe flooding left its mark on the Lake District National Park. A year and a day after Storm Desmond, businesses are invited to attend a free workshop to improve their resilience to prepare them for climate-related impacts such as flooding and power-loss.
Cyclists, horse riders and walkers in the Lake District can now benefit from a safer, smoother way to enjoy the spectacular scenery through the centre of the national park thanks to the creation of a new multi-user route alongside the A591.
Lake District glamping is ideal for your first time camping experience, particularly if you would like to enjoy a few little elements of luxury! From glamping pods to Lake District yurts, Herdy huts, shepherd huts, tree houses and bell tents – search and book online.
Lake District visitors looking for inspirational ideas to enjoy the National Park will be spoilt for choice in 2017, as a packed programme of more than 350 new events and activities is launched by the Lake District National Park this week.
When heading into the outdoors we want to make sure you are prepared so you can get outside and enjoy your time safely.
Did you know very penny you donate goes back into looking after your National Park? The Lake District National Park maintains more than 3,100km of paths and bridleways.
The English Lake District has become the UK’s latest nomination for World Heritage site status following confirmation of the bid being received by UNESCO, the United Nations’ cultural agency.
The Lake District National Park has today announced a new multi-user trail over Dunmail Raise as part of the A591 reconnection project.
Eskdale sheep photo resource for teaching Key Stage 2. Includes discussion questions such as "Why is hill farming different to other types of farming?"
A team of more than 70 dedicated volunteers are all set to inspire more than 2,000 people this year with their passion for the Lake District World Heritage site through a varied selection of walks. This Sunday (31 March) sees the start of the 2019 volunteer-led guided walks season in the Lake District.
Wasdale Head photo resource for teaching Key Stage 2. Includes discussion questions such as "Why is there snow only on the fell top?"
A forest road in Ennerdale, the wildest and least inhabited valley in the Lake District.
Information on access to Little Langdale for vehicles.
Writers inspired by the Lake District: Beatrix Potter, Alfred Wainwright, William Wordsworth, John Ruskin, and John Cunliffe
A list of the islands on Windermere and their history.
Calendar of country shows and festivals in the Lake District National Park in 2016.
