Lake District
The best things to do in the Lake District this year
From legendary gastro pubs in old lime-washed villages to the best walks spanning all abilities and landscapes
By Rosalyn Wikeley
A week-long food festival in Lake Windermere which includes tasting menus from some of the Lake District’s most celebrated restaurants
‘Chefs 4 Save Windermere’ is a fundraising initiative launched by Save Windermere, a charity which is pioneering a movement to clean the lake. The food festival sees a host of Michelin-starred chefs cooking tasting menus, to be enjoyed in a truly idyllic setting
By Christabel Chubb
The best hotels in the Lake District
Where to stay in the lakes, from dog-friendly country houses to shepherd's huts
By Rosalyn Wikeley
The Lake District's most beautiful towns and villages
Whether you're more a Wordsworth type or a wild swimming enthusiast, there is no better place to visit than the Lake District. We've rounded up the area's most beautiful villages, towns and hamlets ahead of your next northern getaway
By Antonia Bentel
The Lake District cottages and AirBnBs to book now
Looking for a home away from home in Windermere and beyond? These are the best cottages and AirBnBs in the Lake District
By Charlotte McCaughan-Hawes
The best spa hotels in the Lake District
From boutique cabins to sprawling grandes dames, these are the best spa hotels in the Lake District for a dose of wellness amid the hikes and swims
By Rosalyn Wikeley