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Plan your winter visit to the Lake District

Top tips on planning your visit to the Lake District National Park, England's largest.

Benefits of living in a Conservation Area

Gives details about the benefits of living in a conservation area.

Askham Conservation Area

Date of next conservation area appraisal and link to map with current boundaries.

Blindcrake Conservation Area

Blindcrake Draft Conservation Area Appraisal and Management Plan Consultation

Ravenglass Conservation Area

Date of next conservation area appraisal and link to map with current boundaries

Bowness Conservation Area

Bowness Draft Conservation Area Appraisal and Management Plan Consultation

Grasmere Village Conservation Area

Hartsop Draft Conservation Area Appraisal and Management Plan Consultation

Lowther Conservation Area

Date of next conservation area appraisal and link to map with current boundaries.

National Recognition for Lake District Heritage Sites

Last year saw a wide range of heritage sites across the National Park receive national recognition by Historic England.The sites have been added to the statutory list of sites; known as The List. It's a nod to our status as a World Heritage Site -  an area of outstanding universal value, defined as representing "the combined works of nature and of man" and "illustrative of the evolution of human society and settlement over time".

Cultural Heritage

Grasmere Gingerbread shop photo resource for teaching Key Stage 2. Includes discussion questions such as "How can you tell the building is old?"

Little Fells for Little Legs

Getting out into the fells with young children has so many benefits to their health and development and is good for parents too. As a single parent to a four and a half year old daughter, being able to share time outdoors with her has felt like a lifeline at times and continues to help me be the best parent I possibly can be.

Miles Without Stiles 11: Elterwater to Skelwith Bridge

A stunning walk taking in lakeside meadows, an iconic bridge, roaring waterfall and great food.

The top five things to do on a rainy day in Keswick, by Royal Oak hotel

Weather in the Lake District can be changeable so take a look at our list of the top 5 things to do on a rainy day in Keswick to keep all the family entertained.

Small Steps to Wander More This Winter

The third blog in our Wander More This Winter series comes from Alex Staniforth, a record-breaking adventurer, ultra-runner, motivational speaker and author. Alex shares his thoughts on the power of goal setting for our mental health.

National Park Authority is encouraging people to ‘wander more this winter'

January has been a gloomy month with dark days and what seems like never-ending rain. But the sunshine, clear skies, and a smattering of snow this week has prompted the Lake District National Park Authority to encourage people to ‘wander more this winter’ to benefit their physical and mental health and wellbeing.

Windermere Conservation Area

Windermere Draft Conservation Area Appraisal and Management Plan Consultation