News releases

Latest news from across the Lake District National Park

Response to the National Grid consultation: North West Coast Connections

We are disappointed with the announcement by National Grid, which is contrary to our favoured route for the new electrical connection across Cumbria.

Posted: 18 June 2015

Penrith children celebrate the John Muir Award challenge

A group of 10 home-educated children from the Penrith area each received a John Muir Award on Friday (5 June) from Rory Stewart, MP for Penrith and the Border.

Posted: 09 June 2015

Action force saluted

As the spotlight turns on the country’s vast volunteer action force local heroes who help keep the area special are saluted.

Posted: 27 May 2015

Growing volunteers at Brockhole

After running two successful open days in March, Brockhole is looking to continue the expansion of its pool of dedicated volunteers whose role is to improve the visitor experience and support the centre’s extensive events programme.

Posted: 26 May 2015

Lake District launches World Heritage plan

The Lake District’s quest for World Heritage status was launched this week when 25 of the area’s leading organisations formally endorsed the Lake District’s Nomination.

Posted: 19 May 2015

Car cutting drive accelerates

Park and ride with a difference sees an innovative concept set to cut car travel in the Lake District.

Posted: 19 May 2015

Car cutting drive accelerates

Posted: 19 May 2015

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