Tourism booming in the Lake District

Visitors to the Lake District will find a wealth of things to see and do, to keep the whole family entertained. Whether they fancy boating on Lake Windermere,

Tourism continues to boom in the Lake District despite talk of recession, credit crunch and economic downturns. While hundreds of families have turned their backs on foreign holidays, visitors are still flocking to the Lake District. Cumbria is the perfect holiday destination to visit at any time of the year. Whether you are looking to stay at a campsite, rent a self catering cottage or take advantage of great prices in bed and breakfast accommodation, you can find it all here. Lake District hotels include boutique hotels, five star accommodation and more basic guest houses which are situated among some of the most beautiful scenery in Europe. Visitors can find events, attractions and outdoor activities on the doorstep, wherever they may be staying in the Lake District, and you can organise an itinerary of things to see and do before you even travel. If you enjoy food and drink, you couldnÂ´t choose a better place to visit than the Lake District, where some of EnglandÂ´s most acclaimed restaurants and pubs are situated. Enjoy a pint of real ale in a country inn, or treat yourself to one of three Michelin Star Restaurants in Cumbria. For the more adventurous visitors there is a vast range of activities of offer, from walking, cycling, climbing and abseiling to boat trips and water sports on Lake Windermere. If you prefer a more laid back time, take a stroll around the shops and art galleries, or take a look at the various art exhibitions which are held throughout the year. Great places to visit in the Lake District include: The Lakes Aquarium at Lake Windermere, the World of Beatrix Potter Attraction at Windermere, Walby Farm Park, Wordsworth House, which was once home of the famous poet, William Wordsworth, Birdoswald Roman Fort and Blackwell Arts and Crafts House. Wherever you decide to stay in the Lake District you will be spoilt for choice with a vast range of accomodation, things to do and places to visit. If you tour around the region, take the time to visit Penrith, Carlisle, Keswick, Ullswater, Windermere, Kendal, Grasmere and the host of small villages that are set against a backdrop of stunning scenery.

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We were visiting Windermere in the Lake District for the first time in spring this year, and it we had one of the best family holidays ever. There is so much to see and do that we canÂ´t wait to go back again next year and explore Ullswater and Grasmere. We have travelled widely in Europe but the Lake District is one of the most beautiful places we have ever been to, and there is so much to do for the kids.