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Lake District Fells and Mountains - Wastwater

10 reasons to visit the Lake District in 2023

By on Dec 23, 2022 in Attractions, Europe, Going Out, Regions, United Kingdom, Western Europe
With 2022 drawing to a close, it’s time to start thinking about your 2023 travel plans. Why not include a trip to the Lake District? If you get a chance, you really should come to this beautiful corner of England.
10 cosy Lake District pubs you really ought to visit

10 cosy Lake District pubs you really ought to visit

By on Nov 22, 2022 in Bars, Europe, Going Out, Regions, United Kingdom, Western Europe
After a long day hiking, sailing or generally exploring the Lake District, what better way to unwind than with some delicious food and drink in the comfortable surroundings of a cosy Lake District pub?
Barrow Dock Museum

Lake District museums

By on Oct 18, 2022 in Attractions, Europe, Going Out, Regions, United Kingdom, Western Europe
The Lake District is famous for its breath-taking beauty and amazing landscapes, but it’s always worth having a cold or rainy day alternative up your sleeve.
Blackwell Arts and Crafts House, Bowness

The Lake District's historic houses

By on Sep 21, 2022 in Attractions, Europe, Going Out, Regions, United Kingdom, Western Europe
After this month's Heritage Open Days, we thought we'd stick with the cultural and heritage theme and put together our top ten list of historic houses in Cumbria.
Windermere in a day - there's so much to do!

Windermere in a day - there's so much to do!

By on Aug 22, 2022 in Attractions, Europe, Food and Drink, Going Out, Leisure Travel, Regions, Restaurants, Speciality Travel, Travel Miscellany, United Kingdom, Western Europe
There is so much to see and do in and around Windermere, so condensing it into one day is more than a little tricky. Here’s an idea of what to do.
Ullswater

A whistle-stop tour of the Lake District lakes

By on Jul 22, 2022 in Attractions, Europe, Going Out, Regions, United Kingdom, Western Europe
When the sun is beating down on the Lake District, there’s no better place to be than beside one of the large bodies of water that give this stunning national park its name.
Red tarn

Summer in the Lake District

By on Jun 15, 2022 in Attractions, Europe, Events, Going Out, Regions, Restaurants, Travel Miscellany, United Kingdom, Western Europe
The Lake District is the perfect place to spend your Summer holidays. Enjoy long, warm days, clear blue skies and stunning views.
Wild swimming in the Lake District

Wild swimming in the Lake District

By on May 18, 2022 in Attractions, Europe, Events, Going Out, Leisure Travel, Regions, Speciality Travel, Travel Miscellany, United Kingdom, Western Europe
In just a few weeks’ time, thousands of swimmers will be heading to the Lake District to take part in the Great North Swim.
The view from Brant Fell

Our favourite Lake District walks with the children

By on Apr 15, 2022 in Europe, Family Travel, Regions, Speciality Travel, United Kingdom, Western Europe
Here are just a few of our favourite Lake District walks which we’ve enjoyed with our children. So why not kit yours out with some sturdy walking boots and take them exploring?
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Michelin star restaurants in the Lake District

By on Mar 17, 2022 in Europe, Going Out, Regions, Restaurants, United Kingdom, Western Europe
Did you know that Cumbria now has the highest number of Michelin starred restaurants outside London and Berkshire? And while much of the news following the release of Michelin’s prestigious guide for 2022 has focused on L’Enclume in Cartmel – and rightly so having been awarded three Michelin stars – the county now boasts eight
Spring in the Lake District

Spring in the Lake District

By on Feb 14, 2022 in Attractions, Europe, Going Out, Regions, United Kingdom, Western Europe
We all have to put up with January and February – the cold, the long dark evenings. No wonder they’re generally considered to be the two least appealing months of the year in the UK. But March to May breathes new life into the landscape, a time when the Lake District National Park truly comes
New year, new you? Make your New Year resolutions happen by visiting the Lake District

New year, new you? Make your New Year resolutions happen by visiting the Lake District

By on Jan 13, 2022 in Attractions, Europe, Food and Drink, Going Out, Regions, Travel Miscellany, United Kingdom, Western Europe
Every year, millions of us make our New Year’s resolutions. From getting fit to seeing friends, eating healthier food to trying new things. And there’s one place where all of these can happen. The English Lake District. The Lake District National Park Located in the north-west corner of England, the Lake District National Park covers