• Alston
• Allonby And Aspatria
• Ambleside And Troutbeck
• Appleby In Westmoreland
• Askam In Furness
• Barrow In Furness
• Bassenthwaite
• Borrowdale
• Bowness On Windermere
• Brough
• Buttermere
• Brampton
• Broughton In Furness
• Carlisle
• Cartmel
• Cleator Moor
• Cockermouth
• Coniston
• Dalston
• Dalton In Furness
• Dent
• Grange Over Sands
• Grasmere
• Greenodd
• Grizedale
• Hawkshead
• Kendal
• Keswick
• Kirkby Lonsdale
• Wasdale And Gosforth
• Kirkby Stephen
• Longtown
• Loweswater
• Maryport
• Melmerby
• Milnthorpe
• Nenthead
• Newby Bridge
• Orton
• Penrith
• Pooley Bridge
• Ravenglass And Eskdale
• Sedbergh
• Seascale
• Shap
• Silloth And Solway
• St Bees
• Skiddaw
• Staveley
• Tebay
• The Duddon Valley
• Threlkeld
• Ulverston
• Vale Of Lorton
• Wasdale
• Wetheral
• Whitehaven
• Wigton
• Windermere
• Workington
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10 romantic things to do in the Lake District

1.Scenic train rides

The Settle to Carlisle rail journey takes you through the magnificent Yorkshire Dales, over the 24 arches of the Ribblehead Viaduct before plunging in to the longest tunnel on the line at Blea Moor. Emerging onto the side of Dentdale, the line leaves the Dales at Garsdale and makes it way through the gentle, lush rolling hills of the Eden Valley, with rural villages and market towns before arriving at the great border city of Carlisle.

2.Romantic boat trips on Windermere

There is no better way to explore Windermere than by boat, and you can enjoy a trip down England´s longest lake from Bowness Bay. Either take a trip across the lake, or buy a day ticket, which will enable you to hop on and off the boat wherever you please. Private boats are also available for hire, or if you are feeling adventurous, hire a rowing boat.

3.Windermere walks

Blessed with some of the finest scenery in England, the Lake District attracts thousands of walkers every year. Windermere walks are among the most popular, and there are plenty of hidden trails and routes around the lake that are perfect for exploring at your own pace. Combine a walk with a boat trip and see the very best of the Lakes.

4.Book a table at a Michelin star restaurant in the Lake District

The Lake District boasts some of the best Michelin starred restaurants in the UK, and whether you are visiting for a special occasion, a birthday or honeymoon, you can treat yourself to a meal at Gilpin Lodge, Windermere, L´enclume at Cartmel, Sharrow Bay at Ullswater or the new kid on the block, the Samling at Ambleside. Not only do these restaurants offer superb food, but they are also situated in some of the most scenic parts of the Lake District.

5.Windermere picnics

If you are lucky enough to visit Windermere during the warmer months, take a picnic down to the shores of this magnificent lake, and enjoy some of the most scenic countryside in England. Ask at hotel reception for a hamper to be made up for you, or visit one of the farmer´s markets for a delicious range of local cheeses, meats and home-baked bread to include in your picnic.

6.A trip to Levens Hall

Take a trip around the spectacular topiary gardens of Levens Hall. This grade 1 listed garden dates back to 1694, and it has survived in its original design. The topiary is some of the oldest in the world, and visitors come here from all over the world to enjoy the hall and the grounds. To celebrate the partnership of Colonel James Grahme and his gardener Guillaume Beaumont, a fountain garden, bordered with pleached limes, was added in 1994, the garden's 300th anniversary. The main hall is also open to visitors, which was the main home of wealthy landowners, the Bellinghams, in the 1590s.

7.Windermere horse riding

Windermere and the Lake District boasts some of the best horse riding centres in the north of England, and there is no better way to see the countryside than by donning some riding boots and heading out into the rugged wilderness of the Lake District National Park. Whether you are a keen rider or a novice, you can take lessons from expert instructors, let your hair down and feel at one with nature. A number of companies around Windermere offer riding tours for all ages and abilities, and you can ask at hotel reception for more information.

8.Cinema and theatre the Lake District

If you are a fan of the big screen, take a trip to the Brewery Arts Centre at Kendal, the Royalty Cinema at Bowness, or the unique Zefferelli´s Cinema at Ambleside. If theatre is more your thing, check out the plays and productions at the Old Laundry Theatre in Bowness, the Playhouse at Brampton or the Sands Centre in Carlisle.

9.Champagne balloon flights

If you want to enjoy a real birds´ eye view of the Lake District, book a hot air balloon flight over the stunning Lake District countryside. Champagne reception flights are available over Windermere and the surrounding fells, and these romantic trips are available from selected sites around the Lake District.

10.Book a romantic hotel

Wherever you decide to travel in the Lake District, you won´t be far from some of the best boutique hotels, spa hotels and romantic hotels in England. Luxurious accommodation combined with stunning landscapes, and some of the best attractions in the UK, keep visitors flocking back to the Lake District year after year.

One of the most visited national parks in the UK, the Lake District attracts visitors to its stunning lakes, its beautiful halls and mansions, its boutique spa hotels and its wealth of attractions. Whatever floats your boat, you are sure to find it in the Lake District.

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