Buttermere Valley

Display of bluebells beside Crummock Water — Take in the carpet of bluebells beside Crummock Water

Important notice -

All our car parks are now open, but it’s important we avoid hotspots developing for the safety of locals and visitors. Find out how busy our car parks are, and how to visit the Lakes responsibly at www.saferlakes.co.uk.

Tranquil area of dramatic fells, farms and woodland, encompassing three lakes

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Which places are open and what you need to know before you visit

We’ve opened more than 100 gardens and parks in England and Northern Ireland through advanced booking. From Monday 6 July, we’re gradually opening gardens and parklands in Wales. Tickets are released on Friday for the following week. More than 200 coast and countryside car parks are open across England, Wales and Northern Ireland. All National Trust houses remain closed for now. Read this article to find out what's open and what to expect from your visit.

Buttermere Valley

Things to see and do

Woodpecker chick looking from a hole in a tree — Spring is a great time for wildlife watching in Buttermere

Spring wildlife in Buttermere Valley

As Spring breathes new life into Buttermere Valley, there's wildlife hidden wherever you look. Find out how we look after nesting birds in the valley.

View from Brackenthwaite Hows towards Crummock Water

National Trust acquires stunning Georgian viewpoint that inspired world famous artist

A viewpoint that inspired world famous artist JMW Turner on his first visit to the Lake District will be opened up to the public having been acquired by the National Trust.

Buttermere Valley

Wildlife

Discover rare wildlife beneath the lake's surface

Great depths, cool temperatures and low nutrient levels give Buttermere and Crummock Water incredible clarity and make an ideal home for hardy species, reliant on chilly, clear water.