Spring is a wonderful time to visit the Lake District. As the natural world reawakens after the winter, the Lake District comes alive with a host of activities that the whole family can enjoy. Springtime is synonymous with lambs and this is evident all over Cumbria. One of the first things you should do on […]

Enjoy autumn in the Lake District….without walking boots!   There’s no doubt about it, autumn in the Lake District is a very special time. The fells turn golden and the lakes become misty, meaning the scenery in the Lake District is more stunning than ever. The area isn’t just a place for fell walkers, mountain […]

April Showers …… Where to hide from a sudden downpour We hope you will enjoy lots of fabulous sunny weather during your stay in the Lake District, but there are, of course, times when the sunshine just won’t come out to play! So if you’d rather cosy up somewhere nice and warm than brave the […]

Banish the Winter Blues   The Lake District may once have been regarded as a summer destination, but this certainly isn’t the case anymore! There’s never been a better time to take a well-deserved break in the Lakes – here are just some of the reasons you should! Wrapping up warm for a walk on […]

It seems that one minute you’re eating ice cream and trying to keep your flip-flops on, and the next, the leaves are turning, the hedgerows are ripe with berries and the first wood smoke is spotted curling from chimneys. That’s right: autumn has arrived! Autumn is a fabulous time to be in the Lakes. The […]

The Lake District World Heritage Site We love to share the beauty of the Lake District, so we are delighted with this weekend’s news that the importance of the National Park has been recognised internationally.  On Sunday, it was announced that The Lake District would join the likes of the Great Barrier Reef, the Taj […]