Welcome to summer 2026 in the Lake District! Always the most popular time in the Lakes with what should be better weather and will at least be more daylight. Can’t always guarantee the weather any time of year but so far this summer has been relatively good with plenty of sunshine, warmth and great days […]
Spring has sprung in the Lake District! A wonderful time of year in the National Park as the days get lighter and warmer with new life emerging from cute lambs in the fields to blooming colourful vegetation. It’s also a great time to explore the Lakes before the summer crowds arrive and with many seasonal […]
It’s winter in the Lake District! A season that can be challenging with cold or wet weather but also beautiful when the winter sun does come out and highlights crystal clear lakes and snow capped mountains. The driving can be excellent with quieter roads and easier parking, although it can also be treacherous in more […]
Autumn is always a fabulous time to explore the Lake District. Outside of the school holidays, the area is much less crowded so its easier to get around and the scenery provides a magnificent bonus with the autumn colours. If you’re lucky you might enjoy a bit of warmish sunshine and there’s plenty of opportunities […]
It’s summer 2025! Always the most popular season in the Lake District and plenty to enjoy if the weather is fine. The scenery is fabulous as ever with sparkling lakes and rivers looking tempting on a warm day. A picnic and paddle are a great way to spend a couple of hours in a scenic […]
If you’re looking to explore the Lake District this spring then a Lake District drive is the perfect way to discover the best of the area with your own group and at your own pace. The 16 drives are designed to take in the very best scenery and attractions that the area has to offer. […]
It’s definitely still winter here in the Lake District but the signs of spring are already appearing with snowdrops and lighter evenings. Won’t be long till the joyful lambs and daffodils appear and spring is officially launched. There are many benefits to a Lake District drive in winter, mainly that there’s much less traffic so […]
As the nights draw in and the big coat comes out, it must be autumn in the Lake District! It’s a wonderful time of year to explore the area as the crowds gradually disperse and it’s easier to drive around and park. The weather can go either way, although it can also do that in […]
Welcome to Lake District summer 2024! High season is upon us, although the weather is still very mixed. Summer can be a wonderful time of year in the Lake District, especially when the sun does shine, highlighting the beautiful scenery and encouraging you to take a paddle in one of the many lakes, tarns or […]
So far spring 2024 is a slow burner. The weather has not been great meaning the early Easter was a bit of a damp squib. However, you can’t stand in the way of nature and we have been treated to some wonderful displays of spring flowers, including daffodils which seem to get more prolific along […]
It’s quiet season in the Lake District but that doesn’t mean it’s any less attractive to visit. Yes, the weather can occasionally be a bit treacherous, to be fair it can be at any time of year! But if you are lucky enough to see some winter sun the conditions are often superb with snow […]
It’s always a bit sad to see the end of the summer in the Lake District but every season has its own attractions and autumn is no exception. It is a great time to visit and enjoy the colourful spectacle as the trees turn all sorts of magical colours against a backdrop of clear blue […]
It’s summer 2023! The main holiday season is upon us once again. Always a popular time in the Lake District with visitors from all over the planet enjoying this beautiful area. The weather gave us a great start to the summer with hardly any rain for over 5 weeks from mid May to mid June. […]
The days are getting longer and warmer, the lambs are leaping, the daffodils and bluebells are blooming, it must be spring 2023! It’s great to start a new holiday season without the immediate threat of Covid for once, many services and attractions are open as normal, although staff shortages can still affect some. Outdoors is […]
Welcome to winter 2022/23! So far not very wintry but there’s still time for a big freeze. There’s plenty who would say winter is the best time of year in the Lakes. Snow covered mountains look magnificent in the sunshine and providing the roads are still clear it is well worth doing a Lake District […]
As the summer fades away and the crowds disperse, Autumn is a wonderful time to explore the ever scenic Lake District. There is still a bit of warmth in the sunshine which also hugely enhances the wonderful autumn colours as they slowly appear through October and November. It is well worth a trip just to […]
It’s summer 2022 already! Time flies. Always a busy time of year in the Lake District with the peak in visitor numbers and so many attractions and activities available. The last 2 summers have been badly affected by Covid restrictions and a lot of visitors staying local unable to go abroad. This summer it feels […]
Hello spring 2022! Easter is always a good turning point in the Lake District year with spring in full bloom and all attractions opening up or opening longer. The weather might still be changeable but a later Easter this year at least means more daylight and more opportunity to explore the area and discover more […]
There’s a lot to be said for visiting the Lake District in winter. There’s a lot less other visitors than the rest of the year for a start so its easier to get around and visit attractions. Yes you will need to wrap up warm but a crisp and sunny day with snow on the […]
Autumn is a magical time of year in the Lake District. The autumn colours are awesome and can be enjoyed throughout the area with deciduous woodland and seasonal vegetation covering large parts. It’s always better to see it on a sunny day but autumn can still have plenty of those and even some warmth on […]
19th July 2021 was the day England finally saw an end to formal Covid restrictions. Although cases continue to rise and there will be plenty of people who are wary of letting their guard down too soon. Lake District attractions, accommodation and food venues may still have their own procedures in place and even if […]
Spring has sprung and Lake District Drives are open again! Sort of. We can drive around but many attractions are yet to open or haven’t fully opened due to Coronavirus restrictions. We are yet to see if all attractions, hospitality venues and facilities included in Lake District Drives will fully reopen following such a long-enforced […]
Winter is always the quietest season in the Lake District, but the scenery is no less dramatic. In fact, a crisp sunny winters day with snow on the mountain tops is a difficult spectacle to beat. A number of attractions also stay open throughout the winter with visitors continuing to come in normal times. It […]
In some respects summer 2020 was a success in the Lake District with plenty of visitors enjoying the area once the initial Covid-19 lockdown was relaxed. Despite the weather doing its normal thing of deteriorating through the summer after such a nice spring. Plus travel restrictions preventing the normal influx of international visitors which meant […]
Not your typical Lake District summer. Covid-19 has obviously made a big difference to the area with very few visitors prior to July and many businesses struggling to reopen. Things have certainly picked up through July since hospitality businesses reopened and you might struggle to find accommodation with so many folks visiting the area and […]