40 h. ago William Wordsworth's descendants to sell poet's £2.5million Lake District home after drop in visitor numbers

Christopher Wordsworth Andrew says and his brother Simon Bennie have taken the decision to sell Rydal Mount in the Lake District, because they both live and work in the South of England.

Economics

68 h. ago 'Hidden gem' in Lake District tourists keep missing in favour of two more popular towns

The Lake District is a popular staycation spot for Brits - but one of its most charming villages tends to be overlooked in favour of more crowded towns

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7 d. ago ‘Delightful’ village in Lake District is one of the UK's best hidden gems

A hidden gem in the Lake District, only a 20-minute drive from a popular town, is home to amazing views of the scenery, a beautiful church and amazing hiking trails

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9 d. ago Construction of £2.5million mosque on the edge of the Lake District starts

The South Lakes Islamic Centre says the facility will be used by more than 100 local Muslim families and 'the work must not stop'.

Economics

1 week ago Atomfall review – this Disneyland take on the Lake District is a fulfilling way to survive a fallout

Rebellion's first foray into the realm of the survival RPG presents an imperfect but no less incredibly rewarding version of the English countryside to roam.

Events

1 week ago Magical UK town surrounded by mountains looks like it belongs in a fairytale

A hidden gem lies just a few minutes away from the famous Lake District, with high mountains trails, scenic routes, miniture bars this is why Cumbria is a magical gem for a staycation

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1 week ago Breathtaking photos of the world's happiest country showcase its incredible beauty

Finland has been crowned the world's happiest country for eight consecutive years. Dive into these spectacular images of the Nordic country and let us know if you'd be happy there...

Culture

3 w. ago Young couple on Lake District holiday 'were found dead in a ditch eight hours after being followed by police'

Boyfriend and girlfriend Ryan Duffy, 24, and Ellie Marsden, 20, were killed when their white Citroen Berlingo van left a single-track county lane and collided 'at speed' with a large tree.

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3 w. ago Young couple on holiday in the Lake District died in crash after being followed by police car, inquest jury hears

Boyfriend and girlfriend Ryan Duffy, 24, and Ellie Marsden, 20, were killed when their white Citroen Berlingo van left a single-track county lane and collided 'at speed' with a large tree.

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3 w. ago The north west hotels near Greater Manchester named the UK's best places to stay

The Times has published its annual list of the best places to stay in the UK, with hotels in Manchester, the Lake District and Lancashire all making the cut

Politics

3 w. ago Lake Windermere: Government vows to clean up England’s largest lake

Environment secretary Steve Reed has vowed to ensure ‘only rainwater’ enters England’s largest lake

Politics

3 w. ago Government vows to clean up Lake Windermere after beauty spot ‘choked’ by pollution

Environment secretary Steve Reed has vowed to ensure ‘only rainwater’ enters England’s largest lake

Politics

last month Insanely beautiful UK seaside town in Lake District brimming with charm

Nestled in the heart of Cumbria, just a few miles from the iconic Lake District National Park, Grange-over-Sands is a hidden gem that has captivated visitors for centuries

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