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Discover lots of gardens, historic houses, days out at the coast and more.
Home of Beatrix Potter, fascinating history, dramatic landscapes and – of course – plenty of lakes. Cycle, walk or sail through the unforgettable Lake District and discover its many delights.
Aira Force is a showcase for the power and beauty of nature; it’s a place to escape the ordinary.
Lakeshore park with stunning mountain views, Boathouse cafe, watersports hire and play area
There are hidden gems of history and wildlife along this post-industrial coastline
Looking for places to visit with the kids in the Lake District? Explore days out in nature, activities for all the family and places to spot wildlife all year round.
Plan your next family day out in the Lake District – seek out natural play areas, scramble over rocks and spot wildlife on your way. The long summer days are a great opportunity to make the most of your membership and visit somewhere new.
Plan your holiday adventure with us over the summer; we've got something for all ages to enjoy whatever the weather has in store. If it's rainy, try some animal arts and crafts at Wordsworth House & Garden, or follow the scallop trail around the House at Sizergh, or outdoors, pull on your wellies and try out the play trail on the Whitehaven Coast, or the pushchair friendly route around Tarn Hows. Thrill seekers can try a canoe or paddle-board taster session at Crow Park on Derwent Water, Keswick, or bring your own to Fell Foot where you can dry off afterwards in the Active Base.
Tools, tips and guidance to help you make the most out of your trip to the Lake District and help us look after it.
Whether you’re looking to travel by train, bus, bike or foot, there are many places in the Lake District that you can visit without a car - here's the info to help you plan a car-free day out.
Discover the National Trust's countryside car parks in the Lake District.
Alongside our tenant farmers, the National Trust looks after 20% of the Lake District National Park, including England's deepest lake and highest mountain. We work to restore habitats for nature and to conserve the cultural heritage within a dozen historic buildings. Find out more about what the teams have been up to here.
Learn about the traditional farming practices in the Lake District and how the National Trust works with farm tenants to restore vital habitats, protect wildlife and support quality local produce.
Rivers are life forces. They’ve helped sustain ecosystems, cultures and communities for millennia, their quiet power steadily shaping everything from landscapes to place names. Find out more about the work the National Trust is doing with local partners, tenant farmers and other landowners in the area to help restore the Lake District's rivers and improve the water quality in lakes and tarns.
The Windermere Gateway programme is a unique opportunity for the National Trust to make a difference in Windermere and support the Lake District National Park Local Plan ambitions.
There are plenty of opportunities to get involved in our work across the Lakes
Find out more about volunteering for the National Trust in the Lake District. You could work indoors or outside, welcoming and guiding visitors, growing crops or managing woodland or building paths.
A mile from Wastwater, close to challenging bike trails and Scafell Pike, England’s tallest mountain.
Low in the valley, with trails by the river and up through the fells to small mountain lakes. Village pubs are a short stroll away.
By Windermere, England’s largest lake, surrounded by things to do and places to visit.
A simple way to get fit, with a great community at its heart.
Brought to you by the National Trust and Mobile Adventure, an opportunity to get out on the lake and maybe try something new.
Brought to you by the National Trust and Mobile Adventure, an opportunity to get out on the lake and maybe try something new.
Imagine you’re preparing for an adventure of a lifetime: scaling Mount Everest. Kick start your training by getting active at Wray, with free fun activities around the grounds.
Other Everests: One Mountain, Many Worlds, shares photographs and mountaineering artefacts from the Royal Geographical Society and the Mountain Heritage Trust in the centenary year of the 1924 Mount Everest expedition.
Come and wonder at the striking wildlife of the British Isles as portrayed by local photographers Rosamund and John Macfarlane.
A snapshot of the Rawnsley's private lives and holidays in Europe displayed in the house where they lived.
Discover lots of gardens, historic houses, days out at the coast and more.