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Have yourself a World Class Lake District Summer

July marks one year since the Lake District became a World Heritage Site and in celebration of this milestone we’re encouraging everyone to experience their very own World Class Summer.

State of the Park Report

We always need to know about the condition of the National Park and have chosen simple indicators to monitor change.

Lake District facts and figures

Longest, widest, highest, deepest - get all the facts about the Lake District here.

In memory and in celebration message wall

Messages dedicated in memory and in celebration.

Euphoria as Lake District becomes a World Heritage Site

The Lake District has become a World Heritage Site joining iconic locations such as the Taj Mahal, the Great Barrier Reef and Grand Canyon as a place of international acclaim. Today’s announcement in Krakow has led to jubilation among 25 organisations in the Lake District National Park Partnership who had put the bid together for UNESCO recognition in the cultural landscape category.

Contact us and advice

Where to send your planning application, who to contact with enquiries and planning advice surgery times.

Terms and conditions

Lake District National Park website terms and conditions.

Windermere and Ambleside - explore and visit

Explore and book accommodation, activities, attractions and things to do in and around Windermere and Ambleside in the Lake District. Plan your visit to Lake Windermere with maps, local walks, boat hire and car parks.

Getting to and around

Public transport links and tips so you can sit back and enjoy the scenery!

Dog Friendly Campsites in the Lake District

The Lake District National Park is the largest national park in the UK and the first to be awarded with world heritage status. A natural landscape of 885 square miles, the scenery comprises of stunning mountains, deep valleys and scenic lakes. The abundance of dog friendly campsites in the Lake District make it a fantastic destination for dog owners and their four-legged friends.

National Park calls for summer of kindness in the Lake District

Today marks a key milestone for the Lake District as the country takes another step out of lockdown with hotels and hospitality businesses reopening. Ahead of what’s set to be a very busy summer, the Lake District National Park is asking people to be Lake District Kind.

Design Code Supplementary Planning Document

Our design code will give homeowners, developers and the local community guidance about what is visually acceptable and how they can help create beautiful places and buildings that conserve and enhance the Lake District and deliver sustainable development.