It is worth researching what activities you would like to do while you are here and plan a daily itinerary around them. Then you can factor in how many nights accommodation you should book to ensure you get to do everything.
Although many people visit the region to go hiking or get outdoors, the main purpose of a holiday is to relax , so we would encourage making time for relaxation amongst your jam-packed schedule. The Lake District also has a range of relaxing activities that you may want to incorporate into your visit including spa days, lake cruises or simply just sitting outside with a drink watching the world go by — we recommend trying the 1 or 2 litre jugs of Sangria at the Skiddaw Hotel!
Why visit the Lake District in Autumn? I'm happy to receive offers and news. The writer Alfred Wainwright wrote about Check out the List of Wainwrights opens in new window. Tarn comes from the Old Norse word for 'pool'. It usually refers to a small mountain lake or pool. However as some tarns are larger than lakes, it's not an exact science! The area has large graphite deposits which led to a booming pencil-making industry. For more information about the manufacture of pencils in the area head to the museum.
Keswick market days are held on Thursdays and Saturdays throughout the year Note — only on Saturdays in December. You really are spoilt for choice in the Lake District if you want to go on a hike, fell walking or even just take a stroll. Start and end tour walk in the Old Dugeon Ghyll Hotel. At the end of your walk reward yourself with a drink at the Ramblers Bar. If you want to experience an iconic English pub then you are spoilt for choice in the Lake District.
With the highest concentration of breweries in the UK there are also a large selection of beers to sample too. If whisky is your drink of choice head to the Lakes Distillery which is and award-winning Distillery located near Bassenthwaite Lake. Why not book your own log cabin or lodge? Find accommodation to suit your needs whether it is for a romantic getaway or a family trip. There are lots of great Airbnb log cabins and lodges to choose from including some with your own hot tub!
I recommend staying centrally when considering Lake District accommodation options. In particular, the area around Lake Windermere is an excellent location to consider for accommodation.
Hotel accommodation options. Looking for hotels in the Lake Windermere area? Check out my complete guide to the best hotels and areas around the lake for your stay. Kotel Windermere Luxury option. Only a short 5 — 10 minute walk from the centre of town with lots of dining options to suit all tastes. In summer relax on the terrace with a drink after a long day of sightseeing and enjoy the light warm evenings. With free private parking this is a great location for your Lake District explorations.
Located in picturesque Ambleside this beautiful hotel offers free parking, spacious rooms and scenic views towards Wansfell. With a brasserie located in this 17th century building and traditional rooms all classically decorated this is a wonderful choice of accommodation in the Lake District.
This 3 star hotel offers guests free WiFi, private bathrooms and a bar. The Westmorland offers great value for money for visitors to the Lake District. Click for our complete guide to where to stay in Windermere. If you are considering how to get to the Lake District there are a number of different options. My preferred method of transportation and the most environmentally friendly is to take the train.
It is possible to travel by train to Oxenholme Lake District and then change trains for Windermere. From London the journey takes approximately 3 hours. There is a direct train available between Manchester and Windermere.
I recommend purchasing tickets through the trainline in the UK — they sell tickets for train and bus travel throughout the UK and Europe. There is a comprehensive network of bus services that covers the Lake District. Download the Lakes by bus guide via this link. Visiting the Lake District by car would be my least advisable option especially during the busy summer months. Roads are single lane, parking can be a nightmare and it can take far longer than anticipated to get from A to B.
Click this link for more information about Park and Explore in the Lake District. By steamers and boat cruises. For me this is one of the best ways to experience the beauty of the Lake District. Head to Windermere, Ullswater, Coniston or Derwentwater where steamers and boat cruises operate and offer multiple stops. There are lots of great walks to take around the Lake District to suit all fitness levels, abilities and ages.
Take your bike or hire one when you arrive. There are some great cycle routes in the Lake District. Find more information about cycling in the Lake District here. Another option is to join a small tour and sit back, relax and enjoy the views while you are driven around the area.
Today, peak holiday times can see the main towns and lakes around Windermere thronged with visitors. However the region is well accustomed to this and is wonderfully relaxed and friendly, even on the busiest bank holiday weekends.
In the South Lakes valleys around Windermere lake, narrow winding lanes are bounded with dry stone walls and hedgerows, meandering through deciduous woodlands. Gem like lakes and musical becks are overlooked by the southern fells and the lofty Langdale Pikes. In spring and summer, bird song fills the air and the rolling pastureland is dotted with sheep and lambs. During any prolonged period of good weather the rivers and lakes are easily warm enough for swimming near the shore.
If swimming in deeper water be aware it is always cold. Wet suits are advised and always be accompanied by a small craft. Many of the local countryside sporting fairs, such as Ambleside Sports are held in summer. Autumn is also a very popular time to visit with wonderful natural colours in the forests and on the Lake District fells.
This is also the season of many local food fairs. Winter is a wonderful season in the South Lakes with crackling log fires and real ale pubs after invigorating walks. Many Windermere area accommodation prices are reduced for the off peak season and nearly all attractions and restaurants are open as usual. There is archaeological evidence of settlement, farming and timber management for the building of houses and boats. For more than a thousand years it was an important waterway for movement of heavy materials.
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