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.

 

Ambleside

Town,

At the heart of the central and south lakes visitor experience, Ambleside bristles with activity and is an ideal base for exploring the county.

 
 
 

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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.

 

Casterton Stone Circle

Historic Site, Kirkby Lonsdale

Circle has a diameter of 60' and stands on a flattened mound or platform. There are 20 uprights, none more than 2' high and suggesting perhaps the kerb of a destroyed cairn.

 
 
 
 

Eskdale Moor/Burnmoor Circle

Historic Site, Eskdale

 
 

Carlisle Cathedral

Cathedral, Carlisle 01228 548151

 
 
 

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