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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.

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 in the Lake District sees woodlands carpeted with flowers, stately home gardens in bloom, and longer days giving more walking opportunities. The start of 2018 been one of the coldest winters we have had here for a while, so as we wait for the last of the snow to melt away and spot the daffodils emerging from their long sleep we look to the warmer months and the opportunities they will bring. Thinking of booking a short break this Spring? Here’s why you should choose the Lake District.

Valentine’s Day will soon be upon us and lovers everywhere will be heard uttering those four special words: “Will you marry me?” If you have chosen to book a trip to the Lake District to propose to your loved one then your are in fantastic company. In a poll for Snaptrip last year, 56% of Brits agreed that the national park is Britain’s most romantic destination. With so many fells and lakes to choose from, you might be wondering how you will decide where to propose, so let us help you out with our seven most romantic places in the Lake District.

Planning a trip to the Lake District with your children this year? It’s a great opportunity to get your child walking. Walking has numerous benefits for your children, helping them to stay fit and healthy and giving them an opportunity to explore the world around them. Here in the Lake District we have some fabulous family friendly routes that your children will love to explore. However, we all know that children can be a bit tricky at times, so here are some ways that you can guarantee your Lake District walk will be a total success.

Have you made a New Year’s Resolution to get fit and active this year? Forget going to the gym, the Lake District is one giant fitness studio with a plethora of activities available to help you achieve your goals. Best of all, some activities are free! So, what are you waiting for? Check out our top five outdoor sports here and get started on your 2018 fitness plan in one of the most beautiful places on the planet.

Christmas is less than three weeks away and here in the Lake District we are getting pretty excited. Already we have had our first snow fall on the fells, creating the perfect setting for Santa’s arrival, and the towns and villages have been illuminated with Christmas lights. Various festive markets have taken place or are due to happen over the next couple of weeks, providing a fantastic Christmas shopping opportunity.

We love Christmas here in the Lake District. The fell tops are dusted with snow, the inns are warmed with cosy log fires, and our towns and villages are lit with sparking Christmas lights, all combining to create a real-life winter wonderland that is difficult to rival. With Father Christmas making numerous appearances around the national park, the season is a great time to take a long weekend break with the family and enjoy some festive cheer, Cumbrian style.