Whether it is for green motives or cost constraints, families who would normally go abroad for their holidays are in for some surprises when they head for the Lake District this summer.

Visitors will find a wealth of attractions in the historical walled city of York. Popular with all ages, this city is over 2000 years old.

Ambleside is a very popular and picturesque town situated at the heart of the Lake District National Park, close to the shores of Lake Windermere, which is England’s largest lake.

Penrith is a welcoming market town and a great base from which to explore Eden.

Why is Keswick in Cumbria such a good destination for spending half term at?

Keswick , over the years, has become a haven for artists and galleries.

There is no better location that Keswick on Derwentwater when it comes to walking in the Lake District.