Looking for a self catering property for your Lake District Holiday? Our partners Sykes Cottages have over 1, holiday properties in Cumbria. Skip to content. The Lake District and Cumbria. The Lake District, one of the most beautiful regions of the UK, is located in the heart of Cumbria, a predominantly rural county in the far north west of England. World famous for its beautiful lakes and mountainous fells, carved out long ago by glaciers, the Lake District today is a playground for walkers and outdoor enthusiasts.
The bustling small towns of Ambleside on Windermere lake and Keswick on Derwentwater are particularly popular with visitors. Lake District Lodges. The widest choice of superb lodges in fabulous locations, with great amenities, and many holiday lodges now with Hot Tubs…. What's On in the Lake District? Start planning what to do on your staycation break in the Lake District. Lake District Glamping. The best and biggest choice of Glamping in the Lake District.
Nowhere in Britain is more beautiful or more beguiling than Cumbria and, in the modern world, nowhere offers a better opportunity to get the work-life balance right.
Cumbrians enjoy a strong of sense of community, they live in a beautiful, vibrant place and enjoy a thriving social and cultural scene that blends the county's rich history with a vibrant and forward looking attitude. Cumbria is a modern, exciting and connected place. It is only a short journey from the cities but it is a million miles from the crowds, the traffic and the fumes. Cumbria can be whatever you want; a haven of peace and quiet or a hive of hi-tech activity and excitement.
This is only a brief glimpse of what Cumbria is all about, of what it's like to live and work here. To get a real taste of this beautiful, interesting and exciting county, you'll really have to come and experience it for yourself.
Cumbria County Council covers an area of , hectares in the North West of England, making it the second largest County in the country. The Council serves a population of , with the M6 providing the main motorway link to the area. The most heavily concentrated areas in terms of population and industry are Carlisle, Kendal, the western coast Maryport, Workington, Whitehaven and Barrow-in-Furness.
There are also a number of smaller towns providing shopping and service facilities. This provides a complex context for service delivery and community leadership, and unique challenges in delivering cost effective, efficient services across both rural and urban areas. The nuclear power industry is a huge employer in the West of the county, providing 12, jobs. The region has nationally significant arts and cultural venues like the Theatre by the Lake, Keswick jazz festival and Brampton Live Roots music festival, as well as access to the beauty of the well known National Parks and the surrounding countryside.
Access Keys: skip navigation go to home page Site map Search Contact us compliments, comments and complaints Disclaimer feedback form Accessibility policy. There are Roman sites in the county too, including another site in a spectacular location; Hardknott Roman Fort. This isolated and remote Roman outpost is well worth a visit, not just for the archaeology but also for the views over Eskdale!
Hadrian's Wall also runs through Cumbria; the longest continuous remaining stretch of the Roman wall can be seen at Birdoswald Fort at Gilsland near Brampton. Later castles in this area have been built using stone from the Roman wall, including the now-ruined 14th century Triermain Castle and Bewcastle Castle, built on the site of a Roman fort.
Regional delicacies include Kendal Mint Cake, popular with climbers, mountaineers and even polar explorers as a source of energy. Cumberland sausage is traditionally sold in the form of a ring rather than in links, and is seasoned with herbs and spices, especially pepper. Cumberland sausages can be bought by both weight and length: they can be up to 4 feet long!
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