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Boat Tour
Boat Tours & Water Sports , Bowness-on-Windermere
4.6
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Lake Windermere
Water Body
Lake Windermere , Windermere
4.7
In some ways the archetypically British setting, Lake Windermere sits charmingly in a shallow, lush valley of rolling hills, bushy trees, and
Tours from $39
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Water Body
Derwentwater , Keswick
4.9
One glance at Derwentwater is all you'll need to realize why this "Queen of Lakes" inspires so many romantic poets and artists. Towering crag
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Canyoning / Rapelling Tour
Canyoning & Rappelling Tours , Windermere
5.0
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Catbells Lakeland Walk ©
Hiking Trail
Catbells Lakeland Walk , Keswick
4.9
Hike the rolling green lakeside hills of Catbells Lakeland Walk. This 6.5 km (4 mi) walk snakes through the Lake District National Park, prov

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4.9
Duration: 4 hours 30 minutes
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4.8
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Lake District

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World heritage site · Specialty Museums · Bodies of Water
A paradise for all lovers of the great outdoors, UNESCO World Heritage-listed Lake District is widely regarded as one of the most stunning areas of natural beauty in the UK. This mountainous region famously served as inspiration for some of the finest works of artists William Wordsworth and Samuel Taylor Coleridge. Containing the country’s largest national park, the Lake District is England’s top vacation destination for hikers and rock climbers. Nature lovers from around the world linger in this area for days and even weeks, sightseeing in the sweeping landscape of rugged hilltops, glistening lakes, dense forests, and hazy mountaintops. The region abounds in numerous hidden pubs, inns, and hotels, offering not only shelter from the weather, but also first-class dining and drinking options. Put Lake District at the heart of your travel plans by using our United Kingdom online trip planner.

Historic Sites in Lake District

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Castlerigg Stone Circle ©
Ruin
Castlerigg Stone Circle
Keswick
4.6
Duration: 2 hours
Tarn Hows ©
Historic Walking Area
Tarn Hows
Coniston
4.8
Duration: 2 hours
Muncaster Castle ©
Castle
Muncaster Castle
Ravenglass
4.3
Duration: 2h 30 min
Sizergh Castle ©
Castle
Sizergh Castle
Kendal
4.3
Duration: 2h 30 min

Museums in Lake District

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Hill Top, Beatrix Potter's House ©
Specialty Museum
Hill Top, Beatrix Potter's House
Hawkshead
3.8
Duration: 1h 30 min
Lakeland Motor Museum ©
Specialty Museum
Lakeland Motor Museum
Backbarrow
4.6
Duration: 2 hours
The Puzzling Place ©
Specialty Museum
The Puzzling Place
Keswick
4.2
Duration: 2 hours
Blackwell, The Arts & Crafts House ©
Art Museum
Blackwell, The Arts & Crafts House
Bowness-on-Windermere
4.6
Duration: 1h 30 min

Nature in Lake District

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Aira Force Waterfall ©
Waterfall
Aira Force Waterfall
Penrith
4.7
Duration: 2h 30 min
Buttermere Lake ©
Water Body
Buttermere Lake
Buttermere
4.9
Duration: 2h 30 min
Easedale Tarn ©
Water Body
Easedale Tarn
Grasmere
5.0
Duration: 2 hours
Lake District National Park Guided Walks ©
National Park
Lake District National Park Guided Walks
4.9
Duration: 8 hours

Hidden gems in Lake District

Michael Coates Clay Shooting ©
Fun & Games
Michael Coates Clay Shooting
Windermere
5.0
Duration: 2h 30 min
Alpacaly Ever After ©
Lookout
Alpacaly Ever After
Portinscale
4.8
Duration: 1h 30 min
Predator Experience ©
Wildlife Area
Predator Experience
Ayside
4.9
Duration: 2 hours
Helvellyn
Mountain
Helvellyn
4.9
Duration: 2 hours

Parks in Lake District

Center Parcs - Whinfell Forest ©
Playground
Center Parcs - Whinfell Forest
Penrith
4.1
Duration: 2 hours
Holehird Gardens ©
Garden
Holehird Gardens
Windermere
4.8
Duration: 2 hours
Go Ape Grizedale ©
Park
Go Ape Grizedale
Hawkshead
4.8
Duration: 2h 30 min
Hope Park ©
Park
Hope Park
Keswick
4.6
Duration: 2 hours

Featured attractions

Path to Adventure ©
Canyoning / Rapelling Tour
Path to Adventure
Broughton-in-Furness
5.0
Duration: 3 hours
Mobile Adventure - Day Adventures ©
Canyoning / Rapelling Tour
Mobile Adventure - Day Adventures
Keswick
5.0
Duration: 3 hours
The Lake District School of Food & Wine ©
Cooking Class
The Lake District School of Food & Wine
Penrith
5.0
Duration: 8 hours
Hampsfell Hospice ©
Lookout
Hampsfell Hospice
Grange-over-Sands
4.8
Duration: 30 minutes

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