Our thanks to the members who attended our remote AGM on Friday 11th September. It was a smaller AGM that we are used to, due to COVID-19 restrictions, but we very much hope to return to a larger face-to-face AGM event in 2021. Read more
The perfect gift for someone who loves the Lake District. Joining Friends of the Lake District entitles members to some great benefits, as well as supporting our campaigning conservation work. Read more
A poem kindly submitted by Barbara Colley...'We came to Cumbria in 1980, joined Friends of the Lake District and both of us admired all the work you and all the volunteers undertake. Read more
I'm from Texas, living temporarily in Newcastle upon Tyne, and I had the pleasure of camping out with my son near Lake Windermere. I was inspired by the view in the evening across the lake from Low Wray and I wrote this poem afterwards. Read more
Farms are great
Our Leaders' Landscape Training Sessions are aimed at outdoor practitioners to help deepen their understanding of Cumbria’s landscapes and enable them to pass on their new-found knowledge to those with whom they work. Read more
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25% discount for members! The Biona family are proud to bring more than 400 organic products to lovers of good food. All of their products are organic, GMO free, suitable for vegetarians (many are vegan), with no artificial additives. Read more
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Historic Dalemain house and gardens near Ullswater in the English Lake District. One of the most beautiful stately homes in the North West of England. Read more
The 5 acre garden showcases a range of carefully considered habitats and microclimates. It boasts a number of mature trees including wellingtonia, cut leaf beech and cedar. Read more