Visit the Lake District National Park for sights like no other. Take it all in on a traditional steamboat chugging through tranquil lakes, or scale the highest mountains England has to offer and enjoy a jaw-dropping view. From the top of Scafell Pike it’s easy to see how Cumbria’s lakes captivated William Wordsworth and Beatrix Potter. If tranquillity isn’t enough for you, then why not race through the Lake District on a mountain bike or enjoy the scenery from the middle of one of England’s fastest growing music festivals, Kendal Calling. You may as well sample some of the town’s famous Kendal Mint Cake while you’re there too, after all it got Edmund Hillary to the summit of Everest.
Places to visit in the Lake District
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England's biggest national park and a UNESCO World Heritage Site; there's definitely no shortage of things to do in the Lake District.
Take in the sea air on horseback
Experience a horse ride like no other with Cumbrian Heavy Horses.
Location: Whicham Valley, Cumbria
Tuck into a home cooked meal at The Kirkstile Inn
Enjoy a delicious menu made from the best Cumbrian produce, washed down with a pint of freshly brewed ale at the Kirkstile Inn in the heart of the North Lake District.
Location: Loweswater, Cumbria
Build sandcastles and paddle in the sea at St Bees
Enjoy the picturesque sights of the red sandstone cliffs as you walk along St Bees's tranquil beach.
Location: St. Bees, Cumbria
Wander along the Whitehaven coastline
With the opening of the Whitehaven to Silecroft coastal path this summer, there’s more coastline than ever to explore.
Location: Whitehaven, Cumbria