Lake District National Park

This guide to great restaurants in the Lake District highlights some of the best fine-dining opportunities and local dining spots in the area. The Lake District is known for its stunning views and abundant nature so, of course, we'll show you excellent eateries serving local cuisine with beautiful views. You can find several Michelin-starred and award-winning restaurants...

The Lake District is better known as a destination for hiking than shopping, but that doesn’t mean there’s nothing to buy. While you won’t find high street fashion in the national park’s tiny towns and villages, there’s an outstanding array of truly unique shopping experiences in the Lake District, with great local goods sold by remarkably popular independent shops. You...

The best things to do after dinner in the Lake District include watching top-notch theatre performances, enjoying live music, and laughing your socks off with standup comedians. You can also drive to a remote valley to stargaze beneath a dark sky and even spend the night in a haunted castle. The Lake District is a popular destination for outdoorsy...