Welcome to the Lake District

England’s Most Beautiful Playground

Whether you’re chasing mountain summits, drifting across mirror-calm lakes, following in the footsteps of Wordsworth and Potter, or simply craving a pint beside a roaring pub fire after a day on the fells, the Lake District delivers like nowhere else. This UNESCO World Heritage landscape of dramatic peaks, glittering waters and chocolate-box villages has inspired poets, painters and adventurers for centuries – and it’s waiting for you right now.

Your Complete Lake District Guide

Everything you need for an unforgettable escape is here. Plan every detail or leave room for spontaneity – the choice is yours.

Attractions

From the honey-pot charm of Windermere and Keswick to secret valleys most visitors never find, discover the must-see spots and the hidden corners the locals love.

Activities

Hike Wainwright’s fells, wild-swim in icy tarns, paddleboard at sunrise, mountain-bike Grizedale Forest or simply stroll gentle lakeshore paths. Whatever your pace, we’ve got the routes, the kit hire and the insider tips.

Literary Trail

Walk where Wordsworth wandered, visit Beatrix Potter’s Hill Top home, follow Arthur Ransome’s Swallows and Amazons sailing routes and see the landscapes that shaped some of Britain’s best-loved stories.

Photographs

A hand-picked gallery of the Lake District through the seasons – dawn mists, autumn gold, snow-dusted summits and spring bluebells – plus the best viewpoints and the exact times to catch them at their most magical.

Accommodation

Cosy shepherds’ huts, luxury spa hotels, family-friendly inns, lakeside self-catering cottages and budget hostels. Find the perfect place to rest your head, whatever your style or budget.

The Lake District isn’t just a destination – it’s a feeling. One walk, one boat trip, one slice of Grasmere gingerbread and you’ll understand why millions return year after year.

Start planning your adventure today. The fells are calling.