Want to find a secluded spot in the Lake District to take in the view? We’ve hidden beaches that are perfect for paddling in, hills where you can enjoy the sunset without the crowds, and small gardens where you can take in the scents. We’ve even some tiny iconic buildings that you can enjoy just on your own, or with family and friends.
High Lickbarrow Farm is like no National Trust place you have ever experienced before. With the place exclusively yours, we invite you to make yourselves at home and become immersed in the Bottomley family’s Lakeland way of life.
This enchanting woodland garden begins to wake up in spring and proudly display colourful delights amidst an array of unusual shrubs and trees. Follow the rambling paths and discover a different delight around every corner.
Enjoy one of the most jaw-dropping beach-side views in the Lakes when woodland (a haven for red squirrels) suddenly opens up to offer a view along Crummock Water.
Four permanent islands lie in the waters of Derwent Water. Find out more about them and about the mysterious extra one which pops up once a year at the end of summer!
Tucked away in the village of Hawkshead, Beatrix Potter's gallery is one of the only places you can see original artwork from one of our favourite Lake District authors
