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New-look centre set to wow

Following the significant structural damage caused by Storm Desmond to the Lake District National Park Ullswater centre at Glenridding, it is reopening with a fresh, modern look and an added new facility.

Search for affordable home and job sites continues

A pressing need for affordable housing across the Lake District sees the current call for development sites extended until Monday 26 June.

Walk safely

Our top tips to help you walk safely in the Lake District from planning routes and wearing the right clothes to being aware of livestock and potential hazards.

Eskdale residents celebrate completion of new trails

The Boot Riverside Action Group (BRAG) teamed up with the Lake District National Park, other public bodies, organisations and businesses to find funding for major improvements to around four kilometres of beautiful trails in Eskdale.

Lake District land specialist joins National Park

A Pooley Bridge land agent looking to put something back into his community has become the latest member to join the Lake District National Park.

Autumn competition

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.

A Guide to the Races from Holiday Cottages Cumbria

The 2018 racing fixtures for Cartmel are always exiting news for the many lovers of Cartmel Races.

A piece of the Lake District is the perfect Christmas gift

Lake District National Park is offering people the chance to give a truly personal and memorable gift this Christmas. What’s even better, all proceeds from these gifts go straight back into the Lake District National Park to protect this beautiful landscape for seasons to come.

Six Superb Great British Walks

Six superb walks to do in the North West of the Lake District. Joint Great British Walks with the National Trust.

New volunteer roles at Brockhole

We're looking for new volunteer wayfinders to help us promote Brockhole, the Lake District Visitor Centre in Windermere.

Driver and rider guidance

Compulsory reading for Gatescarth Pass users.

Volunteers wanted for the Great British Beach Clean at Drigg

Volunteers are needed to help clean up Drigg as part of the Marine Conservation Society’s Great British Beach Clean next Saturday (17 Sep). Join Lake District National Park Area Ranger, Rec Cathey, from 9.45am at Drigg beach with litter pickers and bin bags to record and clean up shoreline litter.

New to camping

So you’ve decided to embark on the exciting adventure of camping, to enjoy the outdoors, the wilderness, the freedom and go back basics.

Things to do for families

Ideas for awesome days out for the family.

Call to ‘Shape the Lakes’ as Local Plan Review gets underway

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.

Special delivery for Bowness Post Office with first Lake District Pound purchase

Lake District National Park Chief Executive, Richard Leafe, has spent his first Lake District Pounds at Bowness Post Office today to support local businesses taking part in the regional currency scheme.