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Discover lots of gardens, historic houses, days out at the coast and more.
Lake District
Home of Beatrix Potter, fascinating history, dramatic landscapes and – of course – plenty of lakes. Cycle, walk or sail through the unforgettable Lake District and discover its many delights.
Places to visit
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Top places to visit in the Lake District
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Aira Force and Gowbarrow Park
Aira Force is a showcase for the power and beauty of nature; it’s a place to escape the ordinary.
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Fell Foot
Lakeshore park with stunning mountain views, Boathouse cafe, watersports hire and play area
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Whitehaven Coast
There are hidden gems of history and wildlife along this post-industrial coastline
Top things to do in the Lake District
Planning your visit to the Lake District
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Planning your visit to the Lake District
Tools, tips and guidance to help you make the most out of your trip to the Lake District and help us look after it.
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Places you can visit in the Lake District without a car
Whether you’re looking to travel by train, bus, bike or foot, there are many places in the Lake District that you can visit without a car - here's the info to help you plan a car-free day out.
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Countryside car parks in the Lake District
Discover the National Trust's countryside car parks in the Lake District.
Our work in the Lake District
Alongside our tenant farmers, the National Trust looks after 20% of the Lake District National Park, including England's deepest lake and highest mountain. We work to restore habitats for nature and to conserve the cultural heritage within a dozen historic buildings. Find out more about what the teams have been up to here.
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Help us to protect and restore the Lake District
Every year, the National Trust spends £10 million on projects, maintenance and staffing to support farming, wildlife, and tourism across the Lake District National Park. As the effects of climate change bring with it more storms and extreme weather patterns, threatening wildlife and this iconic landscape, we need your help more than ever to continue this vital conservation work.
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Farming in the Lake District
Learn about the traditional farming practices in the Lake District and how the National Trust works with farm tenants to restore vital habitats, protect wildlife and support quality local produce.
Riverlands projects
Rivers are life forces. They’ve helped sustain ecosystems, cultures and communities for millennia, their quiet power steadily shaping everything from landscapes to place names. Find out more about the work the National Trust is doing with local partners, tenant farmers and other landowners in the area to help restore the Lake District's rivers and improve the water quality in lakes and tarns.
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Windermere Gateway
The Windermere Gateway programme is a unique opportunity for the National Trust to make a difference in Windermere and support the Lake District National Park Local Plan ambitions.
Get involved
There are plenty of opportunities to get involved in our work across the Lakes
Volunteering in the Lake District
Find out more about volunteering for the National Trust in the Lake District. You could work indoors or outside, welcoming and guiding visitors, growing crops or managing woodland or building paths.
Places to stay in the Lake District
Wasdale Campsite
A mile from Wastwater, close to challenging bike trails and Scafell Pike, England’s tallest mountain.
Eskdale Campsite
Low in the valley, with trails by the river and up through the fells to small mountain lakes. Village pubs are a short stroll away.
Low Wray Campsite
By Windermere, England’s largest lake, surrounded by things to do and places to visit.
Upcoming events
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Parkrun at Fell Foot, every Saturday
Fell Foot, Windermere, CumbriaA simple way to get fit, with a great community at its heart.
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NaturesGem Tours - Botany, Birds and Butterflies
Arnside and Silverdale, near Arnside, CumbriaExplore the nature of Arnside Knott on a botany, bird and butterfly-themed NaturesGems tour.
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My Dear Beatrix...
Hill Top, CumbriaSend Beatrix Potter a letter about your connection to her, her stories, and the Lake District that she loved and was inspired by.
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Red Rose Woodturners
Sizergh, near Kendal, CumbriaA craft demonstration by the Red Rose Woodturners. Visitors will have the chance to take home original, hand-crafted pieces.
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Summer of Play at Wray 2025
Wray, Ambleside, CumbriaSummer of Play at Wray kicks off in June and stretches across the summer holidays. Designed for families and children of all ages, Wray’s outdoor spaces will become zones of activity.
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'Green and Overflowing with Life': The Wordsworths and a love of gardens
Wordsworth House and Garden, Cockermouth, CumbriaBe inspired at our new exhibition for 2025 all about the Wordsworth love of gardening.
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Mischief in Miniature
Hill Top, CumbriaThe Tale of Two Bad Mice comes to life at Hill Top, with little needle-felted mice in various mischievous scenes around the property for you to try and spot.