Lake District Attractions

New guide to Keswick trail

Tuesday, April 13th, 2010

Walkers and cyclists will soon be able to take advantage of a new guide to one of the Lake District’s most popular circular routes, making use of a picturesque section of the old Keswick to Penrith railway. [more]

Kendal Calling 2010 – line up

Tuesday, April 6th, 2010

Kendal Calling HQ are now ready to unleash their first line-up announcement of the year and reveal this years Friday night headliner will be King of Electropop Calvin Harris. [more]

Lake District activities guide given to schoolchildren

Wednesday, March 24th, 2010

Thousands of Cumbrian parents are being given free help from the Lake District National Park to keep their children occupied and entertained during the school Easter holidays. [more]

First acts announced for Kendal Calling

Wednesday, March 17th, 2010

The Kendal Calling hive is buzzing with the news that dance promoters APE and Wax:On will take over the Dance Tent; an announcement that will ignite the passions of dance lovers everywhere. [more]

Work begins on Lake District adventure playground

Wednesday, March 10th, 2010

A major redevelopment of the Lake District’s premier adventure playground begins next week. [more]

Lakes Alive 2010

Sunday, February 21st, 2010

One of Britain’s biggest and most innovative seasons of outdoor arts events will take place across Cumbria again this spring and summer, set against the county’s beautiful and varied landscape and heritage. [more]

Words by the Water literature festival

Tuesday, January 19th, 2010

Now in its ninth year, this lively and entertaining ten-day festival offers fresh air and fresh ideas to rejuvenate both mind and body. [more]

Lake District attraction closes due to flooding

Tuesday, December 1st, 2009

The Lakes Aquarium on Windermere has closed as a result of the recent floods in Cumbria. [more]

Prince Charles to switch on Keswick Christmas lights

Friday, November 27th, 2009

Prince Charles will visit Keswick today to switch on the town’s Christmas lights. [more]

Grizedale Stages Rally

Monday, November 16th, 2009

A renowned Lake District rally comes of age next month when 100 cars and 5,000 spectators are expected at an epic forest spectacular. [more]