The beauty of the Lake District is plain to see no matter when you visit the area, and there are always plenty of things to do all year round, but spring is a particularly good time to visit the area. Promising warmer weather and longer days than a winter visit, you can still avoid the large crowds that cover the area in the summer months.
There are plenty of things to see in the Lake District this spring, and with plenty of Lake District hotels to choose from, the area makes for the perfect weekend getaway once the weather starts getting warmer.
Read on to find out more about some of the exciting things you can look forward to seeing and enjoying in the Lake District area this springtime.
Lakeland Shows
Starting as early as February, the Lake District is home to many events throughout the year, many of which are worth checking out if you visit the area in spring. The shows and festivals cover various interests, from music to horticulture, so you’ll be sure to find one you like.
For those visiting earlier in spring, the Northern Craft Beer Festival will occur this year on the 22nd and 23rd of March. The festival showcases the best northern craft breweries, giving you the perfect excuse to have a pint or two on a sunny afternoon.
Later in spring, there’s the Cartmel food market to look forward to near the end of April, and May brings the Cumberland Sausage Festival, the Keswick Jazz and Blues Festival, and many other spring events and shows.
Herdwick Lambs
Spring in the Lake District brings the picture-postcard-worthy sight of lambing season in the area when you can expect to see hundreds of newborn Herdwick lambs hopping about in the daffodil-filled fields.
Many farms in the area are open for lucky visitors to come and help feed the newborn animals for an unmissable experience. Aside from the newborn Herdwick lambs, baby chicks, ducks, and rabbits can also be found on different farms in the Lake District during spring.
Spring Gardens
Spring not only brings longer days and warmer weather but also brings the return of the local flora and fauna. With plenty of greenery and beautifully kept estates and grounds, there’s no shortage of spring gardens for you to visit in the Lake District. Historical houses like Mirehouse are particularly stunning in spring as their acres of landscaped gardens bloom into life once more.
Daffodils
The Lake District is famous for the cheery-coloured daffodils that bloom between March and April, adding to the already world-famous beauty of the national park. An iconic symbol of springtime, the beauty of the Lake District daffodils is an unmissable sight and well worth a visit to the area. The beauty of these springtime flowers is such that famous Lakeland poet William Wordsworth even made them the subject of one of his poems, ‘The Daffodils”.
Helvellyn
The blooming flowers and new farm life are splendid sights, but spring in the Lake District brings another magnificent sight – the fells. Many peaks and mountains that were off-limits during the winter months once again become accessible in spring.
The third highest peak in England, Helvellyn is definitely not one for the faint of heart but well worth the effort from the impressive views – particularly if you tackle it via the exposed Striding Edge.
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