Top 6 Towns to visit in Lake District – Fed up with your regular office routine? Are you looking for a perfect getaway destination? Lake District might be the best option with the beautiful mountains, lakes, and forests. Here is a list of the top 6 towns to visit in the lake district.
Top 6 Towns to visit in Lake District
#1 Grasmere
Grasmere is a beautiful village located in Cumbria. which got its name from a lake nearby. The village consists of several cafes, shops, and restaurants to explore.
Places to visit: William Wordsworth Daffodil Garden is a wonderful place if you are an aesthete, Lake Grasmere, Helm Crag
Things to do: Swimming in Lake Grasmere would be an awesome experience which you never have to miss, Hiking in Helm Crag
Restaurants to dine: Grasmere Gingerbread shop is one of the best and must try place but you would have to wait in a queue, Harley’s Bistro & Café Bar
Parking spots: Pass of Dunmail Raise LA22 9RS, Red Bank Road CAR PARK LA22 9SU
#2 Keswick
Keswick is a market town and has become a big tourist attraction. It consists of museums, lakes, and viewpoints which are some of its must-visits.
Places to visit: Surprise view is a pretty climb up there but it is worth the visit with a breathtaking view of the whole town, Lake District Wildlife Park, Ladore Falls
Things to do: Visit Lake distillery, Keswick brewing company, you can spend some time in the Ashness Bridge beside the riffling water
Restaurants to dine: Brasserie 31 at Skiddaw Hotel, Woodstone Pizza & Flamegrill Keswick
Parking spots: Bell Close Car Park CA12 5JD, Lakeside Car Park CA12 5DG, Central Car Park CA12 5DN
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#3 Buttermere
If you are a person who loves calm places then Buttermere is for you. It comprises mountains and lakes in a smooth setting, thus earning its name which means ‘lake by the dairy pastures.
Places to visit: Scale Force Falls, Moss Force, Crummock Water
Things to do: Trekking in crummock water, the Scenery in Rannerdale Knotts
Restaurants to dine: Syke Farm Tea Room, Croft House Farm Café
Parking spots: Gatesgarth Car Park CA13 9XA, National Trust Car Park Buttermere CA13 9UZ, Access to Rannerdale CA13 9UY
#4 Windermere
Windermere is arguably one of the popular towns in the Lake District. It is located a mile from the lake shore.
Places to visit: Lake Windermere, Orrest Head, High Street, Beatrix Potter gallery
Things to do: Boat cruises and Boat hires in the lake, Hike to Orrest Head
Restaurants to dine: You can try the authentic fish and chips from Vinegar Jones, Siam Cafe Windermere, and Rastelli’s Pizzeria and you can enjoy the delicious ice creams from the famous Little ice cream shop.
Parking spots: Lakeside Car Park LA22 0ES, Braithwaite Fold Car Park LA23 3HB, Windermere Car Park LA23 1AH
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#5 Kendal
Kendal is located to the south of the Lake District, and it is about 9 miles from Windermere. Kendal is a treat to all castle lovers as the town is surrounded by castles.
Places to visit: Levens Hall is a manor house with a beautiful garden scape, Kendal Castle, Sizergh Castle, and Holy Trinity Church
Things to do: Trek across Howgill Fells, Hike Kentmere Horseshoe
Restaurants to dine: Waterside Cafe and Food Bistro, Bangkok 7 Thai Restaurant, Eastern Balti Restaurant – Kendal
Parking spots: JustPark LA9 7JA, Sandes Avenue Car Park LA9 6BL, Riverside Business Park LA9 7SX
#6 Hawkshead
Hawkshead is an ancient town situated to the left of Lake Windermere, with beautiful farms, and water bodies surrounding the town. It is one of my personal favorite towns in the lake district.
Places to visit: Beatrix Potter House, you can venture into the Grizedale Forest
Things to do: Visit St. Michael & All Angels Church, You can make a visit to the Hawkshead grammar school attended by William Wordsworth
Restaurants to dine: The Village Chippy at Hawkshead, Ginny’s Teapot, Los Lagos
Parking spots: Hawkshead Car Park LA22 0NT, Gummers How Carpark LA12 8NP, Glen Mary Bridge Car Park LA21 8DP
If you need more information on accommodation and activities in the lake district access the Visit Cumbria
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