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
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.
Explore the Lake District
Discover the 200 fells, pikes and dales of the Lakes in a vintage camper van.
Location: Cumbria
Take a tour of Beatrix Potter's Lake District
Mountain Goat offer superb minibus tours of the Lake District – discover much-loved author Beatrix Potter’s favourite countryside on a half-day trip.
Location: Lake District, Cumbria
Pick a favourite lake from a tour of ten
Not for nothing is this tour named the ‘Ten Lakes Spectacular’ – it takes you to see some of the Lake District’s show-stopping sights in one day.
Location: Lake District, Cumbria
Take a leisurely and scenic cruise on the Lakes
The Lake District is one of the country’s most famous beauty spots, and where better to take it all in that from the lakes themselves?
Location: Lake District, Cumbria