Lake District Attractions
Our list of noteworthy Lake District attractions and places to see in Lake District, from the must-see tourist landmarks to the top local attractions.
Windermere
At 10.5 miles (17 kilometers) in length, running in a north-south direction, Windermere is the largest of the Lake District’s waterways and a magnet for ... Continue Reading »
Borrowdale & Buttermere Valleys
The Borrowdale Valley is renowned for some of the most dramatic and beautiful scenery in the Lake District, dominated by a handful of England’s tallest ... Continue Reading »
Castlerigg Stone Circle
There are numerous neolithic stone circles in the Lake District and nearby areas, the most popular being at Castlerigg. This more-or-less round grouping of ... Continue Reading »
Keswick
Keswick (pronounced “Kezick”), situated at the uppermost tip of Derwentwater, is the hub of the northern part of the Lake District. There are a few local ... Continue Reading »
Beatrix Potter Gallery
For over a hundred years, characters like Jemima Puddle-Duck, Mrs. Tiggy-Winkle and Peter Rabbit have made an indelible impression on children in Britain ... Continue Reading »
Bowness
From the imposing white façade of the Belsfield Hotel to the busy shops in the town centre, much of Bowness reflects its rise to prominence during the ... Continue Reading »
Carlisle Castle
The stern, stone walls of Carlisle Castle are of Norman construction and were built on the site of a Roman fort. The site long formed a key defensive ... Continue Reading »
Furness Abbey
Construction on Furness Abbey began in 1123, with numerous alterations and additions following in the ensuing three centuries. Throughout the Middle Ages it ... Continue Reading »






