Wastwater with Great Gable in the background. © Andrew Martin
The Lake District lies at the heart of Cumbria, with its breathtaking scenery and its history of inspiring writers and artists.
Visit Beatrix Potter's pretty hilltop farm, or explore a remarkable miniature village... Test your mettle with a day's hill-walking (remember to carry a slab of Kendal Mint Cake with you, in case of an energy dip!), or take a relaxed cruise on one of the lakes... Go wild at a nature reserve, or feed your mind at one of the museums dedicated to poet William Wordsworth or writer and artist John Ruskin... Discover what lies beneath the glorious scenery on a tour of an historic slate mine, or take a nostalgic trip on the Settle-Carlisle Railway... Enjoy one of our most informal stately homes at Holker Hall, or wander through the famous 17th-century topiary garden at Levens Hall... Meet the peple, artists and craftsmen of Lakeland with our experienced local guides...
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