The Lake District of England

Lake District - Lake District National Park (Cumbria)

The largest national park in England, Lake District is a potpourri of mountains, lakes and forests.

Located within its bounds at just over 3,000 feet elevation is Scafell Peak, England�s tallest mountain.

In close proximity to the park are many incredible and historical communities and sites that command a high tourism count. The park is only part of what is referred to as England�s Lake District

Attractions in park and nearby:

• Hay Bridge Deer Museum-nature walks and deer conservatorie
• Castlerigg stone circle-solitary but enchanting standing stones
• Muncaster Castle-expansive aviary
• Ennerdale-mysterious conifer copses and hiking trails
• Dove Cottage and William Wordsworth Museum-home to Wordsworth for 14 years now a depository for his memorabilia
• Cockermouth-birthplace with home of Wordsworth
• Steam gondola ride on Coniston Water
• Carlisle Castle (circa 1092) and King�s Own Royal Border Regimental Museum
• Ravenglass-home to the Ravenglass and Eskdale Railway (�La�al Ratty�) and associated attractions that include the train station, a pub, and a museum.
• Ambleside-sheepdog trials every August in Rydal Park
• Long Meg and Her Daughters-Bronze Age stone circle
• Sizergh Castle and Gardens
• Aquarium of the Lakes-fresh water aquarium containing fish, otters, ducks, sharks, and rays
• Laurel and Hardy Museum
• Cars of the Stars Museum-autos used by celebrities in movies, children�s amusement rides, and famous persons� autograph collection