Beatrix Potter based many of her tales on locations around Derwentwater in the Lake District. We offer several guided walks in the area.
Writers inspired by the Lake District: Beatrix Potter, Alfred Wainwright, William Wordsworth, John Ruskin, and John Cunliffe
Explore Coniston Water and attractions in and around Coniston Village in the Lake District. Getting there, local information, walks and accommodation. And popular activities like hire boats and bikes from Coniston Boating Centre. More info here.
There's loads to do around England's largest lake! Get on the water, walk or cycle or try another sort of outdoor adventure.
The best historic houses, gardens and grounds to visit across the Lake District. From arts and crafts to castles and tudor mansions, all these houses are open to the public.
Explore and book accommodation, activities, attractions and things to do in and around Windermere and Ambleside in the Lake District. Plan your visit to Lake Windermere with maps, local walks, boat hire and car parks.
Explore Windermere, Coniston Water and the breathtaking countryside between without a car.
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.
Travelling around the Lake District by bike, bus, boat or on foot is a perfect way to discover the Lake District and take in the fresh air and views, as well as looking after this special place!
The Lake District National Park is the largest national park in the UK and the first to be awarded with world heritage status. A natural landscape of 885 square miles, the scenery comprises of stunning mountains, deep valleys and scenic lakes. The abundance of dog friendly campsites in the Lake District make it a fantastic destination for dog owners and their four-legged friends.
A short walk to historic Yew Tree Farm, used as Beatrix Potter's home in the Renee Zellweger film.
Castlerigg, Cockpit, Swinside and Burnmoor Stone Circles in the Lake District are all free to visit. Descriptions, images and how to get there, and other stone age and bronze age remains.
Photographs from the 1890s and later of Brockhole House.
With Easter beckoning and a raft of activities on offer, Brockhole, the Lake District Visitor Centre on the shores of Windermere, is celebrating achieving VisitEngland endorsement in their Visitor Attraction Quality Scheme.
A new art gallery is opening its doors this weekend at Brockhole, the Lake District Visitor Centre, and will become a permanent visitor attraction for Windermere.
Businesses in Cumbria and the Lake District are today looking ahead to 2016 with renewed optimism as the Prime Minister announced a package of support to boost tourism in the region during a visit to Grasmere today (28 Jan).
All you need to know about the Southern Lake District Area - including news, community fund projects and contact details for the Area Ranger.
