Experiences
Food & Drink
From a country pub with a roaring fire to Michelin-starred dining, discover the flavours of Cumbria through places with real character. Meet artisan producers, sample distinctive local food and drink, and enjoy experiences chosen for quality, setting and a strong sense of place.
Venturing Further
Go beyond the Lake District to explore the Yorkshire Dales and other distinctive landscapes, towns and historic places across northern England. From limestone country and stone-built villages to abbeys, country houses and literary locations, each day can be shaped around your interests.
Experience the Lake District and Beyond, Your Way
Explore the Lake District and beyond through experiences shaped around your interests, from history and literature to magnificent landscapes and lesser-known places.
A private guided day is about more than simply seeing the sights. Discover the people, traditions and stories behind the scenery, with opportunities to meet local people and gain a deeper understanding of the region. Explore what makes the Lake District a UNESCO World Heritage Site, a cultural landscape shaped by centuries of farming, artistic inspiration and conservation.
Whether you have a particular passion or simply want to discover somewhere new, each experience is personally planned around you.
Landscape and Place
Explore the Lake District through its landscapes, villages and quieter corners. From classic lakes and high mountain passes to hidden valleys, traditional farms and memorable viewpoints, each day is shaped around the places that interest you most and the stories behind them.
Special Interests
For guests with a particular passion, the day can be shaped around something more personal and distinctive. From family history, or architecture to farming, photography or a place with special meaning, the experience is carefully tailored around what you most want to explore in depth.
History & Heritage
Discover the people, buildings and events that shaped Cumbria and the Lake District. Explore abbeys, churches, castles, historic houses, industrial heritage and scenic railways, with each visit placed in the wider story of the region.
Quieter Spaces
Get away from the familiar Lake District highlights and discover the places that many visitors never see. Explore quieter valleys, remote villages, hidden viewpoints and lesser-known historic sites, revealing a more intimate and authentic side of Cumbria.
Ancient Places
Journey through thousands of years of history, from prehistoric stone circles to the mighty frontier of Hadrian's Wall. Explore Roman forts, archaeological discoveries and ancient landscapes that reveal the lives and beliefs of earlier generations.
Literary Landscapes
Follow the places and andscapes that shaped some of Britain’s best-known writers and artists. Explore Wordsworth’s valleys, Beatrix Potter’s farms, Ruskin’s ideas and the Brontë country beyond Cumbria, discovering how place, memory and landscape influenced their lives and work.