Lake District A4 Calendar 2023

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It’s an ideal gift for a lover of the Peak District or Lake District, offering a new landscape photography print to display each month, and includes FREE UK Postage.

Then there are our galleries and outdoor art exhibitions, displaying modern and classic art. Enjoy an evening at the theatre, some live music, or catch a film at an independent cinema. Ten Thousand Daffodils | 24 April - 24 June | An installation of ceramic daffodils within the gardens of Lowther Castle. Did you know that as well as lakes and mountains, we are also home to miles upon miles of coastline, dotted with hidden beaches and seaside towns and villages? The Western Lake District is not only beautiful but also secluded – allowing you to fully unwind on your holiday. Find out more about the Western Lakes & Coast here. This is an area with a rich artistic and cultural heritage, providing inspiration tonumerous poets, writers and artists throughout the years. Their legacy lives on in museums and country houses across the region – you can discover the places that inspired Beatrix Potter’s iconic characters, visit Wordsworth’s homes, learn about John Ruskin, and more. And don’t forget beer. We’re big fans of it in Cumbria – we like to brew it, drink it and celebrate its very existence with over a dozen brilliant festivals throughout the year. Discover big events spread over a couple of days that draw in crowds from all over England, and smaller events in cosy pubsdeep in the heart of rural Cumbria.

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We Cumbrians love to celebrate things – food, music, literature, culture, the great outdoors – and nothing delights us more than sharing the wealth of our heritage and landscape with visitors from all over the world. If you’re planning a family getaway in the Lake District, Cumbria, you’ll be spoilt for choice when it comes to choosing where to stay and what to do. The abundance of family friendly attractions and activities means there’s something for all ages to enjoy – from wildlife parks to museums; accessible walks to cycle trails.

When you’re done exerting yourself, you’ll be looking for something to eat - and in Cumbria, we know how to celebrate our remarkable food heritage! There are marketsand foodie eventsall over the county spread throughout the year, from a celebration of marmalade to a chili eating competition. Taste Cumbria hosts a series of great festivals between April and October with lots of food stalls and cooking demos. We are known for our lakes, but did you know we technically only have one?! Bassenthwaite in the north Lakes is our only official lake, with the rest being meres, waters and tarns – including Windermere, Ullswater and Grasmere.Travelling around the Lake District, Cumbria, couldn't be easier - with plenty of different ways to get around. If you are driving, we are just off the M6. Take Junction 36 for the Central Lakes, Morecambe Bay and the Yorkshire Dales; Junction 40 for the West Coast and Eden Valley; and Junction 42 for Carlisle and Hadrian’s Wall. Prefer to travel on two wheels? Getting around by bike is easy, with some stunning routes and views along the way. Bike hire is available at a number of destinations, with electric bikes as well as traditional road and mountain bikes.

The Eden Valley is Cumbria’s hidden gem. If peace and tranquillity are what you’re looking for, then this is the perfect place to be. Admire beautiful Ullswater with a walk around the lake; marvel at cascading waterfalls like Aira Force; or enjoy ancient castles and stately homes. Explore the Eden Valley here. Throughout the year, you can visit food and drink festivals; take part in sporting and endurance events; discover a rich programme of arts, culture and theatre; and so much more. Here’s just a taste of what’s on in 2023:

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Taste Cumbria Food Festivals | Various dates throughout the year | A celebration offood and drink in Cumbria, with markets, family fun, and more. Lake or not, there is plenty to do on the water in the Lake District, Cumbria. You can hire your own boat or take a scheduled cruise in a vintage vessel. Why not try your hand at paddleboarding? It takes a few goes, but you soon get the hang of it! You can even take the plunge and invigorate your senses with a spot of wild swimming.