Places to go Things to See and Do in The Lake District and surrounding areas. Make the most of your Lakeland stay. There's so much to experience in the Lake District- breathtaking outdoor pursuits, inspiring arts and culture and imagination- sparking children's attractions. Wake boarding on Windermere, canoeing on Coniston or transversing Honister's Via Ferrata, followed by a hearty pub meal in front of a blazing log fire.

Strolling around stately homes and landscaped gardens, then savouring a reviving afternoon tea. Enjoy browsing among village shops, delis and galleries, visiting craft and country fairs, shopping at famous stores, from high street, to high class and the highly contemporary. Embark on a family outing to a wildlife park or aquarium, boarding a steam railway, and rounding off the day with a visit to the cinema.