Places to see

Exploring the great outdoors you will discover some of the most beautiful scenery along with a wealth of flora and fauna.

Scenic Highlights


The Lake District's greatest asset is its natural environment and at 885 square miles, it is England's largest National Park.

Britain's Favourite View - Wastwater

the lake district
the lake district

Wastwater is probably the most scenic of all the lakes. It is surrounded by mountains, Red Pike, Kirk Fell, Great Gable and Scafell Pike.

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Parks & Gardens


Cumbria is home to gardens large and small. Discover topiary, national collections and much more

 

Levens Hall & Gardens

Garden, Kendal 015395 60321

A Grade I Listed garden dating from 1694, through a combination of circumstance and love the gardens at Levens Hall have survived in their original design. The topiary is some of the oldest in the world and justifiably famous.

 

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Towns & Villages


There is more to Cumbria than its world-famous natural environment. There are many towns and villages to explore, whether nestled in valleys, on the side of a lake or along the coastline.

 

Gosforth

Village,

Gosforth is a small village close to Eskdale and Wasdale valleys. It has easy access to main A595 coastal road from Workington to Barrow.

 

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History & Heritage


Whether you want to delve into our deep, sometimes dark past or simply enjoy some stunning surroundings, there's plenty of local history and heritage to keep you interested.

 

Keswick Tourist Information Centre

Information Centre, Keswick 017687 72645

In the centre of Keswick and with a recently refurbished community room, the Moot Hall is the perfect choice for coffee mornings, training venue, slide shows, business meetings, charity and fundraising events and exhibitions.

 
 

Lakeside YMCA National Centre

Walking Route, Newby Bridge (015395) 31758

 

Lacra Stone Circles

Historic Site, Millom

 

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