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The Lake District National Park

 

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hq@lake-district.gov.uk

The Lake District National Park
Murley Moss,
Oxenholme Road,
Kendal,
Cumbria


LA9 7RL

fax: 01539 740822

tel: 01539 724555
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The Lake District National Park in the north-west of England is the largest of England's National Parks. Its 2,292 square kilometres cover fells, dales, lakes and villages. The National Park also includes part of the West Coast, with beaches and tidepools.


The countryside may seem wild, but its appearance is because of human activity, particularly farming. People have been using the area for at least 10,000 years. In 1951 it was designated as a National Park to protect it for future generations.

The Lake District National Park was created by the National Parks and Access to the Countryside Act 1949 and came into being on 15 August 1951.

Covering 880 square miles, the Lake District National Park is the largest of England's National Parks. The grandeur of its scenery was a major factor in bringing about statutory protection and recognition of this north western corner of England.

The idea of National Parks dates back to the Romantic poets. Wordsworth, who lived in Grasmere, described the Lake District as a "sort of national property in which every man has a right and interest who has an eye to perceive and a heart to enjoy".

The Lake District National Park includes one third of the County of Cumbria and extends from Caldbeck in the north to Lindale in the south, from Ravenglass in the west to Shap in the east. The present National Park Authority was set up under the Environment Act 1995 and took over the running of the National Park in April 1997.

Directions

The map points to the centre of the postcode for The Lake District National Park and may not indicate the exact position of the property, you can zoom in or out and move the map around to get the best directions for your journey there.

By Car: To help the environment, it's best to use public transport where possible. Check out our Give the driver a break pages for ideas.

We run car parks around the National Park, as do the National Trust and local councils. Please park responsibly, keeping away from verges and leaving enough room for manoeuvre.

Accommodation

We run car parks around the National Park, as do the National Trust and local councils. Please park responsibly, keeping away from verges and leaving enough room for manoeuvre.

Short stay:

Hawkshead, Coniston Information Centre, Beech Hill, Monk Coniston and Brown Howe

Up to 2005/2006 - all vehicles
1 hour £1.30, 2 hours £2.20, 3 hours £3.50, 4 hours £4.50, 24 hours £7.00, Weekly £25.00

Most of our Information Centres can provide you with detailed information about the Stagecoach bus services within Cumbria, including popular tourist routes. Why not make the most of the bus service and enjoy your holiday without the hassle of travelling in your car? You can do this quite cost effectively by purchasing either an explorer ticket. These allow you to travel throughout Cumbria on most services, stopping off to visit villages, attractions or enjoy walks en route. You can also travel to some destinations outside Cumbria.

The cost of these tickets are:

1 Day Explorer £8 adult £5.50 child
Family 1 Day £16 (up to 2 adults and 3 children)
4 Day Explorer £18 adult £13 child

Amenities

The Lake District National Park Authority Education Service offers a complete range of services to educational groups and teachers. These range from tutored modules and residential fieldwork to answering student enquiries about the National Park. The service is delivered in partnership with the Field Studies Council.

    Leisure

    At the Keswick Information Centre we act as agents for the Theatre by the Lake, the popular local theatre with some great performances. Tickets are priced for individual events, but tend to range from £9.00 - £18.00. There is a full programme throughout the year.

    Coniston Boating Centre, on the shores of Coniston Water, offers a wide range of activities and access to the lake shore

    • Fishing
    • Golf
    • Horse riding
    • Sailing
    • Swimming
    • Bird Watching
    • Castles
    • Museums

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