Wild camping is technically not permitted anywhere in the Lake District without prior permission from the landowner. As the National Park Authority we do not have the power to allow camping on private land and we do not permit camping on the small amount of land that we own. Camping in car parks or on roadside verges is not allowed at any time.
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.
The Lake District is bursting with breath taking views, picture post card villages, mesmerising Lakes and epic mountains. It’s hard to narrow down where to go and what to see.
Public transport links and tips so you can sit back and enjoy the scenery!
Top tips for an enjoyable swim in the Lake District.
View the available maps of the Lake District National Park online here. These include footpath, walking and Ordnance Survey maps.
Repairing the Lake District paths, gates and bridges, maintaining our boats and going green at our visitor centre, are just some of the things our team are doing during lockdown to look after the National Park and prepare for visitors back when restrictions ease. Take a look below at some of the highlights.
Buy an annual car park permit for one or all of the car parks run by the Lake District National Park.
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.
The Lake District is famous for its spectacular landscapes and stunning lakes, but hidden beneath those layers are fascinating stories and moments through time. With the changing season unmasking the Lake District, we thought it was perfect timing to share some of the history and myths within the National Park.
Learn how 500 million years of geological processes have produced a physical landscape of mountains and lakes of great scenic beauty.
Explore Derwentwater - Keswick's local lake with many places to go and things to do. Information on getting there, local walks, lake cruises and local villages and attractions. You can also visit the Keswick Information centre for help and advice.
Date of next conservation area appraisal and link to map with current boundaries.
Agendas, past minutes and associated papers for 2008 committees.
Facts and figures about tourism in this spectacular landscape.
How climate change impacts the Lake District and how how we are managing these challenges.
Castlerigg, Cockpit, Swinside and Burnmoor Stone Circles in the Lake District are all free to visit. Descriptions, images and how to get there, and other stone age and bronze age remains.
A list of past committees and associated papers for 2009
