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cumbria, the lake district...
Welcome to golakes, the official website of Cumbria Tourism. With a fantastic choice of exciting attractions and plenty of Cumbrian events the Lake District is a perfect holiday destination to visit this autumn. Accommodation in Cumbria is varied to suit all needs and budgets, choose from an extensive selection of Lake District hotels, campsites or self catering cottages. Use the plan my visit tool to help you choose your Lake District accommodation; mix it up with an adventurous activity and top it off with a meal in a cumbrian pub or restaurant. Login to mygolakes to save your plan and share your unique itinerary with your friends in a bespoke booklet created for you. It is as easy as that to organise your perfect stay in Cumbria.
themes & things to do
Outdoor adventure
This is the country's biggest adventure playground and it's breathtaking, in every sense of the word.
Food & drink
Whether you visit the uniqe Lucy4 wine bar & bistro or the hearty Honister Yew Tree you'll find exactly what you want in the Lake District.
Arts & culture
Discover Tullie House or take in a play at the Rosehill Theatre. There's more to culture in Cumbria than meets the eye.
travelling from ireland, win a break in the lakes
lake district outdoors, RU up 4 It?
the tale of jemima puddle-duck
cumbrian highlights
Best UK destination
The Lake District wins "Best UK Destination" in The British Travel Awards 2008.
Christmas in Cumbria
Come and enjoy the festive season in the Lake District. From late night shopping & pantomimes to christmas and new year breaks.
Cockermouth beer festival
With over 60 beers, pub quiz and live music come and enjoy the 6th annual beer festival in Cockermouth.
santa express - Nov 30th, dec 6th & 7th
great langdale christmas pudding - dec 13th
britain's favourite view
Ways to book...
Late availability...
It's never too late to book accommodation in Cumbria. Choose from a range of hotels, b&b's and self catering cottages.
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