Heritage

Museums in the Lake District
You may head to the Lakes for the fresh air and scenery, but, for those wet days how about a trip to one of the many museums?

6 Things to do in Grasmere in the Rain
Being the wettest county in England, weāre used to getting rained in Cumbria. Luckily, there's enough to do in Grasmere if it is miserable!

What is Ambleside famous for?
Ambleside is a picturesque town nestled in the heart of the Lake District. But what makes this charming place famous?

Visit a castle in the Lake District
Everyone loves a castle, right? From ramshackle ruins to still lived-in magnificence, Cumbria has its fair share of impressive fortifications

Things to do in the Lake District for families
Summer sees the Lake District at its busiest and its buzziest with lots to do and see, perfect for all the family. Come and visit, see for yourself!

Buckstones Jump and other treasures of Grasmere and Rydal
Hidden treasures in and around Grasmere and Rydal. What about some of Grasmere and Rydalās lesser known delights?


Where did Beatrix Potter live in the Lake District?
Beatrix Potter ā author, illustrator, farmer, sheep-breeder, naturalist, mycologist, conservationist, business woman, legend.



Hidden treasures in and around Troutbeck and StaveleyĀ
Hidden treasures in around Troutbeck and Staveley. It could be argued that the real hidden gemsĀ are the villages themselves.


What’s it like, visiting Hawkshead in the Lake District
WeāveĀ been having a nose around our beautiful county and have put together a list of the hidden gems of Hawkshead


The deepest lake in Lake District and other trivia
Weāve compiled a list of the most common queries below, but if thereās anything else you want to know, weāre always happy to help


Discover the English Heritage Sites of The Lake District
Historic places to visit in the Lake District. Hereās our rundown of eight historic places to visit on your next trip.


Celebrating 6 Traditional Cumbrian Foods
From Cumberland Sausage to Kendal Mint Cake,Ā our county has a rich culinary heritage, so no visit to the Lake District is complete without trying some (or all) of the tasty delights on offer.