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Insider’s guide from a local lady

Steph, our Digital and Design Assistant gives her top tips for walking in the Lake District.

Join a walk with a Lake District expert

With record numbers of visitors set to head to the Lake District this year, a team of seasoned walkers who guide groups across the landscape are dusting off their walking boots ready for the first guided walk of the year this weekend.

Your Two Day Windermere Itinerary by Langdale Chase

If you’re thinking of spending a couple of days in Windermere, take a look at our two day itinerary for ideas to help you make the most of your short break.

National Park Partnership seeks dynamic leader who loves the Lakes

The Lake District National Park Partnership is looking for a senior leader who really loves the Lake District to come forward as a new Chair before Valentine's Day.

Love Windermere

There are many projects happening in and around England's largest lake - find out more here!

State of the Park Report

We always need to know about the condition of the National Park and have chosen simple indicators to monitor change.

National Park calls for summer of kindness in the Lake District

Today marks a key milestone for the Lake District as the country takes another step out of lockdown with hotels and hospitality businesses reopening. Ahead of what’s set to be a very busy summer, the Lake District National Park is asking people to be Lake District Kind.

New Lake District arts festival takes flight

A new international outdoor arts festival will take flight in Kendal and the Lake District next summer as the successor to Mintfest.

History of tourism

Find out how Wordsworth and railways influenced tourism in the Lake District.

New Fell Top Assessors join Lake District National Park ahead of winter season launch

The Lake District National Park welcomes two fresh faces to its Fell Top Assessor team. Paddy and Jim are the latest recruits to the team summitting Helvellyn over winter to provide important weather updates for walkers.

Lake District National Park Information Centres

Our friendly advisers can help make your visit the best ever at our Information Centre. Find out how they can help, opening times and locations.

Flight to extraordinary Great War commemoration

As international attention focuses on the 100th anniversary of the bloodiest and longest battle in human history, the Lake District is presenting an extraordinary promenade performance dedicated to World War One aviation heroes.

Celebrating a significant first planning excellence award

A far-reaching project which has seen the return of 600 students and 57 jobs in the heart of the Lakes has been hailed a regional winner in prestigious planning awards.

Places to visit and areas of the Lake District National Park

Explore the most popular places to visit in the Lake District including Windermere, Ambleside, Coniston Water, Ullswater, Grasmere and the Langdale Valley. Plan your visit and make the most of your stay!

Getting to and around

Public transport links and tips so you can sit back and enjoy the scenery!