The Beatrix Potter 50p coins, connected to the Lake District, gained attention as one was listed for sale at more than £20,000.

It’s one of the most scenic hiking spots in the country, so it’s just as well that there are some indulgent spa hotels in the Lake District waiting for you afterwards, should your limbs need it. In ...

Expect cosseting bedrooms, knockout lake views and wildly beautiful walking routes right on the doorstep Helen began her career in radio journalism for the BBC (mainly Radio 4) before moving into ...

Park up and slow down — the rolling fells, wild waters and welcoming villages of the Lake District are perfect for exploring at your own pace in a campervan. Exploring the Lake District by campervan ...

The Lake District is England’s largest and best-known national park — a UNESCO World Heritage Site that comprises dramatic mountain fells, glacial lakes and lush, flower-specked valleys over a ...

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The 16th-century inn, The Black Labrador, Underbarrow, in the Lake District will be closing its doors from this weekend for over two weeks to take a break after a busy period of custom.