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Summer is here at last with the weather turning warmer and the days getting longer. June is a delightful time to visit the Lake District, as it’s an opportunity to make the most of the summer sunshine outside of the peak tourist periods that coincide with the school summer holidays.

May half term is a brilliant time to visit the Lake District with your children. Spring is fully in bloom and the area is brimming with wildflowers. The woodland canopy is rich with shades of green, but not so heavy that the sunlight is blocked out entirely. Lambs, foals, calves, and even crias (baby alpacas) can be seen in the farm fields. The Lake District is one giant adventure playground, and this half term, there is plenty to keep the family occupied.

With two bank holidays, half term, and increasingly warmer weather, May is the perfect time to book a break to the Lake District with your children. The fells, lakes, and woodlands are a delight this time of year, with lambs and spring flowers in abundance, all providing the perfect backdrop for a family stroll. Pack up a picnic, slather on the sun cream, and check out our top guided walks to do with the family this month.

May is one of the best times to visit the Lake District. The weather is more favourable, the spring flowers, including the spectacular bluebells, are in full bloom, Herdwick lambs can be seen frolicking through the fields, and outside of the May half term time, it’s generally quieter than in June, July, and August. There are also two bank holiday Mondays!

Thinking of booking a trip to the Lake District this summer? With 912 square miles, 16 lakes and numerous tarns, and well over 200 peaks, there is certainly plenty to explore. However, the Lake District isn’t just about the great outdoors, we have some brilliant events taking place this summer. So before you book, check out the ten we’re most excited about here and consider booking your trip to coincide with one of them!

Up here in Cumbria, we like to joke that we have given over the southern Lake District to the tourists and kept the best bits to ourselves. If you are planning a Lake District break this year then Ambleside and Windermere do offer some fabulous opportunities. The towns are near the Windermere Lake Cruises, Brockhole, and both have accommodation to suit all budgets and preferences. However, this year, why not venture a little further north (or South if you are coming from Scotland!) and base yourself in Keswick instead? Here are some reasons that might persuade you.

Spring has well and truly sprung here in the Lake District with the first of the Herdwick lambs making their appearance. April might be the month of showers, but that shouldn’t put you off a visit to the National Park. We have plenty of indoor events to keep you entertained and dry, or you can simply pack your waterproofs and embrace the rain.

Coming to the Lake District with children this Easter? The two-week break for most schools begins on Good Friday, 30th March, and there is a packed calendar of events, activities, and shows that children will delight in. Along with a plethora of Easter egg hunts across the national park, there are craft workshops, fun exhibitions, children’s theatre performances, and much more. If you haven’t booked your break, it’s not too late, but hotel and self-catered accommodation is filling up fast.

This year in the Lake District, winter seems to have been almost impossible to shake off. Just when we were starting to see signs of spring, the heavy snowfall brought to us courtesy of the Beast from the East quickly reminded us of the power of the coldest season. Spring buds and pregnant sheep found themselves buried in the snow and in some parts of the county the army were called in to deliver supplies. Thankfully, we have now seen a thaw and can once again look forward to the start of spring.

Spring has arrived and we have an action packed calendar of events for you this March in the Lake District. There are trail runs, navigation courses, a literary festival, art workshops, cycle rides, and much more. Plus, at the end of the month, we see the start of the Easter bank holiday weekend with plenty of Easter egg hunts taking place across the national park. The only problem you might have this month is not being able to fit everything in!