Weekend breaks in the centre of the Lake District

The Lake District National Park is the perfect choice for a host of weekend breaks. Whatever your preference from luxury romantic weekend breaks in Windermere to challenging activity weekend getaways in Keswick in the Northern Fells, the Lake District is one of the UK’s most popular areas for weekend breaks. Foodie fans will find a wide choice of award-winning hotels and gastro inns in the Lake District, perfect for gourmet food weekend breaks and special occasions. Looking for budget activity weekend breaks in the UK – take your pick from the outstanding choice of Lakeland bed and breakfast guest houses. Many Lake District self-catering cottages and apartments offer short breaks and you’ll find an exceptional choice of Camra award winning B&B inns perfect for walking weekends and romantic short breaks, with on-site B&B accommodation and hearty pub food! Book a car free weekend activity break in the Lakes near Kendal and Windermere (both with stations) or head into challenging walking and climbing territory in the North Lakes and explore the mighty Northern peaks of Blencathra and Skiddaw.

Take a gentler cultural weekend break in the South Lakes around Kendal and be close to premier museums, galleries, best markets and specialist shopping around the Kendal Wynds. Weekend breaks in the Central Lakes are available in the huge choice of B&Bs, guest houses and hotels close to Lake Windermere and in popular centres like Ambleside. Book a weekend break in Ambleside or Grasmere and you’ll be right in the heart of Wordsworth Country, close to historic Wordsworth homes Dove Cottage and Rydal Mount. Walk in the footsteps of Dorothy and William Wordsworth around Grasmere Lake or choose a more challenging weekend break in Langdale. Lakeland offers a fantastic choice of themed weekend breaks to suit all tastes from literary tours taking in John Ruskin’s home around Coniston Water to exploring Beatrix Potter Country around Hawkshead. Family activity weekend breaks in the Lakes range from weekend cycling and letting off steam at Go Ape activity centre in Grizedale to short breaks in Bowness offering easy access to Windermere boat trips and the World of Beatrix Potter.

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