When he managed to save £5, he headed for the Lake District, where he lodged in a bed and breakfast for just five shillings.

Spend a few days in the Lake District and you’re bound to experience two things: crowds, and rain. As I zigzag up the steep trail leading out of the U-shaped glacial valley of Mickledon, there’s no ...

Theatre by the Lake in Keswick is staging The Wizard of Oz until January 4, alongside Little Gift, which runs until December 27. Several other pantomimes and family shows are taking place across ...

With vast stretches of open water, forests, lush green scenery and England's highest peak, the Lake District is one of Britain's favourite tourist spots. But a tourist board in a run-down south London ...

The Lake District welcomes upwards of 15 million visitors every year, all hoping to enjoy the unparallelled beauty of the region and its wealth of outdoor activities. With its rolling fells and ...

OVER 28OMM of rain fell over parts of the Lake District in a 24 hour period this weekend - as heavy rain battered Cumbria.

The warning, issued for Keswick Campsite, states that flooding is expected from the lake, which remains high. Further rain is forecast overnight, which could cause levels to rise again, though a ...

Agencies across Cumbria have this afternoon (December 13) declared themselves on standby for a major incident.

A two-bedroom Lake District cottage is being offered for sale by auction with a guide price of £240,000. Described as being ...

The Lake District has been awarded Unesco World Heritage status, placing it alongside wonders of the world such as the Grand Canyon, the Great Wall of China and the Taj Mahal. The decision was made at ...

Not only is Cumbria home to some of the most beautiful landscapes and scenery in Britain, the regions dark skies are perfect for star gazing. The lack of light pollution and wide uninterrupted views ...