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.

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A lone sheep on the fellside of Gowbarrow fell overlooking Ullswater

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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.

Allan Bank house cloaked in snow in Grasmere

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Allan Bank and Grasmere

The loveliest spot that man hath ever found

Frosty early morning overlooking the south lawn at Sizergh, Cumbria

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Sizergh

Beautiful medieval house with rich gardens and estate

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Wray Castle

Parkland and castle on the west shore of Windermere.

A lone person walking along the jetty to a misty lake Windermere at Fell Foot in the Lake District

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Fell Foot

Lakeshore park with stunning mountain views

Walkers follow a coastal path along the cliffs at Whitehaven on a brisk day in winter, facing towards a grey sea and an overcast sky.

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Whitehaven Coast

There are hidden gems of history and wildlife along this post-industrial coastline

View over Derwent Water towards Cat Bells from Derwent Island House on a clear winter's day

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Borrowdale and Derwent Water

Spectacular and varied lakeland landscape around Derwent Water

Wintry view of the Ennerdale Valley with tree lined fells and dramatic cloud cover in the Lake District.

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Ennerdale

Home of the Wild Ennerdale project with 30 miles of traffic-free paths

View of the house lit up at Sizergh from the courtyard, with two fir trees decorated in Christmas lights

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.

A man sitting on the back of his car in a car park to put his walking boots on to go for a walk in Borrowdale, Cumbria

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Countryside car parks in the Lake District

Discover the National Trust's countryside car parks in the Lake District.

There are plenty of opportunities to get involved in our work across the Lakes

Search volunteering opportunities in the Lake District

Visitors on a volunteer-led guided tour around Wray Castle in Ambleside with the castle and blue sky in the background

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.

A ranger strimming grass at Rayleigh Mount, Essex, in the sunshine, with areas of deep shadow beneath the trees

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Supporter groups in the Lake District

Join a supporter group in the Lake District to volunteer outdoors with other people and help us look after special places in the National Park.

Wasdale Campsite

A peaceful campsite less than a mile from the shore of Wastwater, perfectly placed for challenging bike trails and Scafell Pike, England’s tallest mountain.

Volunteers sitting on a bench with Cat Bells in the background at Borrowdale and Derwentwater in Cumbria

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Romantic places to stay in the Lakes

A dog with a view of Wastwater at Wasdale in Cumbria

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Dog-friendly cottages in the Lake District

Eskdale Campsite

A tranquil base in the heart of the Lakes, for a holiday walking and exploring the region’s crags, woods and waterfalls.

Low Wray Campsite

Lakeside or mountain-view pitches for tents and campervans, along with pre-pitched tents and pods, on Windermere, England’s biggest lake.

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Start the Week with Craft

Windermere and Footprint, Windermere, Cumbria

Give yourself a warm and happy start to the week with some crafting in the beautiful Footprint Building.

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Christmas at Townend

Townend, Windermere, Cumbria

Step back in time with Townend's Victorian Christmas.

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Illuminations at Aira Force

Aira Force and Gowbarrow Park, Penrith, Cumbria

Come to Aira Force for a relaxed festive stroll through the woods this Christmas.

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Community beech clearing days

Borrowdale and Derwent Water, near Keswick, Cumbria

Join us for a day in the woodlands helping us clear non native beech trees to help give our native trees a better chance to thrive.

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Christmas at Allan Bank

Allan Bank and Grasmere, Ambleside, Cumbria

A roaring fire, a house decked with greenery, a wintery walk with views of snow topped fells. Take a moment this Christmas to slow down and appreciate the simple things at Allan Bank with lots of festive fun for everyone.

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Parkrun at Fell Foot, every Saturday

Fell Foot, Windermere, Cumbria

A simple way to get fit, with a great community at its heart.

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Harps North West

Allan Bank and Grasmere, Ambleside, Cumbria

Enjoy the music of Harps North West as they serenade you at Allan Bank.

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Introduction to Lino Printing Workshop

Allan Bank and Grasmere, Ambleside, Cumbria

This taster session will give you a good introduction into lino printing and will give just enough information for you to take the skills learned and use them at home.

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Visitors at the Christmas market at Waddesdon Manor, Buckinghamshire

Where will you visit next?

Discover lots of gardens, historic houses, days out at the coast and more.

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