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
Wastwater is probably the most scenic of all the lakes. It is surrounded by mountains, Red Pike, Kirk Fell, Great Gable and Scafell Pike.
Parks & Gardens
Cumbria is home to gardens large and small. Discover topiary, national collections and much more
Garden at Brantwood, Home of John Ruskin
Garden, Coniston 015394 41396
Brantwood has unique and beautiful mountainside gardens, set in a 250 acre wood estate with spectacular views.
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.
Lorton
Village,
Vale of Lorton - a bucolic landscape of verdant pastures, riverside hay meadows, fellside woods and hidden farmhouses.
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.
Muncaster Castle
Historic Site, Ravenglass 01229 717614
Historic haunted Castle home to the Pennington family for 800 years. A 70-acre garden famous for its collection of rhododendrons and azaleas set against the stunning backdrop of the Lakeland fells. World Owl Centre home to over 40 species.
Holker Hall and Gardens
Historic House, Grange-over-Sands 015395 58328
Long Meg and her Daughters
Historic Site, Penrith