Visit Cumbria for an experience like no other in England. The market towns of Kendal, Keswick and Cockermouth offer a unique shopping experience for the urban dweller, and the busy lakes of Windermere and Ullswater provide ample opportunity for boating or watersports. The east’s Eden Valley is one of the region’s best-kept secrets, and the west’s dramatic scenery of Buttermere and Wastwater well-worth the extra-mileage. Keep an eye out for England’s last golden eagle and don’t forget to stock up on Kendal Mintcake, still made in the town that bears its name. Visit Cumbria today and take in the county’s splendour for yourself.
Places to visit in Cumbria
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Gold winner: The Quiet Site
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Enjoy downtime at this zero-waste glamping site in the Lake District – winner of the Camping, Glamping and Holiday Park of the Year Award 2023.
Gold winner: Askham Hall
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Take a trip back through time at this Michelin-starred restaurant and boutique hotel in Penrith – winner of the Small Hotel of the Year Award 2023.
Discover Lowther Castle & Gardens
Of the many treasures waiting to be discovered in the Lake District, Lowther Castle is a particular gem.
Location: Penrith, Cumbria
Explore world-famous gardens at Levens Hall
Discover the Elizabethan house and world-famous gardens, a place of discovery, a place to drink in its rich history, a place that all ages enjoy.
Location: Kendal, Cumbria
Discover a medieval house at a Cumbrian gateway
An imposing Cumbrian castle boasting an award-winning rock garden.
Location: Kendal, Cumbria
Carlisle
Follow in the footsteps of the Roman sentries who once patrolled in the city of Carlisle.
Location: Carlisle, Cumbria
Uncover the turbulent past of Carlisle Castle
Sieges, a royal prisoner and home to the King's Own Royal Border Regiment: this castle has some incredible secrets to reveal.
Location: Carlisle, Cumbria
Walk through Cumbria’s history and gardens
Be dazzled by the beauty of the Lake District’s historic houses and gardens, and gain a sense of the area’s fascinating past and present.
Location: Lake District, Cumbria