Local Area

The Lake District, renowned for its breathtaking landscapes and tranquil lakes, is a popular destination for nature lovers and adventure enthusiasts. Millions visit the area each year from all over the world.

Are you planning on spending some time in the Lake District this spring? Getting out and about in the fresh air is know to be beneficial for both physical and mental well-being. It's also a wonderful, and free, way to spend some true quality family time and make lasting memories together.

Easter is an amazing time for a family get together in the Lake District as there are lots of great family activities on offer from many of the local attractions. The Lake District also looks gorgeous in Spring, but the weather can be a little unpredictable.

Coniston is a charming village in the Lake District and a perfect place to base yourself if you are coming to visit on a Lake District cottage holiday. Close enough to all the major attractions of the Lake District but set apart enough not to be one of the more touristy areas. This combined with the fact that there are a nice variety of local shops, pubs and restaurants and walking and water adventure on your doorstep – why stay anywhere else!

One of the main reasons why people visit the Lake District is to experience all that the Wainwright Fells have to offer. Published back in the 1950s by Alfred Wainwright, these amazing walks are a great introduction to the region.

Christmas is a brilliant time to visit the Lake District. When the snow is lying on the hills and lights are glittering in the streets, there’s a real festive feel to the region. While many people visit during the summer, it is just as popular during the winter months.

There’s no day more perfect than one starting with a crisp autumn hike in the Lakes, finishing with a delicious lunch and a refreshing pint of local ale in a traditional pub. Add in a crackling fire and you have reached nirvana! Make your way through the Lakes on foot and be rewarded with some of the finest views and pubs in the UK.

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.