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While the Lake District is often seen as a spring and summer destination for holidaymakers, during the winter is a magical place with plenty to do. From Christmas fairs to amazing walks and boat rides on the lakes, it’s the perfect location for a short break.

The Lake District is a fantastic place to visit any time of the year but it’s particularly magical over the winter months. Christmas, when there’s snow on the hills and frost on the ground is wonderful and there are plenty of activities to keep you and the family busy.

Not a “people person”? Like having a walk all to yourself? Or just looking for a weekend of true escapism? Then December is THE time to visit the Lakes. The crowds have dwindled, the towns and villages quietened and the mountain summits emptied of all those except the hardiest of walkers and most determined of fell baggers.

Quick romantic getaways are the best way to spend time with the one you love away from the stresses and timekeeping of everyday life, and the Lake District is one of the most beautiful and romantic places you could choose.

There’s no better place to visit than the Lake District during Autumn. With a vast explosion of colour, from the golden leaves to the deep blue waters and green hills, it’s the most amazing location if you want to recharge your batteries, have some fun and take in the fresh, clean air.

Autumn is simply an incredible time to visit the Lake District National Park. During the autumnal months your days can be spent crunching through freshly fallen leaves. You can enjoy the excitement at finding a big shiny conker. You can admire wondrously colourful displays of mushrooms, toadstools and other fascinating fungi. You can wander amongst ancient trees ablaze with golden, red and orange hues. And you can gaze at spectacular fellsides swathed in crisp & curling bronzed bracken.

Whilst there’s lots of advice on things to do while visiting the Lakes, there’s less information out there on what NOT to do. To help you avoid some of the common misadventures that can happen to visitors to the Lakes, we’ve put together a quick list of advice on preventing some common pitfalls. So you can have the best holiday possible!

Summer in the Lake District would not be complete without a picnic. Whether it is a full foodie affair with all the family, a quick sandwich at the top of a fell, or a family feast in the car while it is raining, these picnics will give you memories for years to come.

With rising rates of inflation and the increase in the cost of living, many of us are feeling the pinch when it comes to what we can afford to spend on our leisure time. The good news is that here in the Lakes there is so much to do without breaking the bank – in fact there’s heaps of entirely free things to do to keep the whole family entertained.

One of the big draws of visiting the Lake District is the amazing number of walks for people of all abilities. Whether you want to scale the heights of Scafell Peak or take a stroll around Coniston Water, if you love fresh air and beautiful countryside there is everything for you right here.