WOW!

We've been awarded UNESCO World Heritage Status. Thanks for all your hard work and support! Read more on our blog...

An inspirational landscape

Read the full World Heritage nomination document online by visiting the Lake District National Park website.

Celebrate

Celebrate World Heritage status with us using #WeAreTheLakes.

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For me, it’s about a landscape filled with wonderful colours and dramatic shapes.“

Alex Morgan, Novelist and journalist

Lake District World Heritage Bid

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We now make over 4,000 jars a day still by hand here in Hawkshead - we use local suppliers so that the local economy thrives as we grow our business.“

Maria Whitehead, Owner, Hawkshead Relish

Lake District World Heritage Bid

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The Lakes is one of the most beautiful parts of the world, whether covered by blue or grey skies.“

Helen Towler, Midwife

Lake District World Heritage Bid

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Cumbria has the most fascinating food heritage, thanks to its people and its landscape.“

Ryan Blackburn, Owner, The Old Stamp House

Lake District World Heritage Bid

Lakes World Heritage - #wearethelakes

The Lake District is now a UNESCO World Heritage Site! The social media posts below celebrate the identity, inspiration and conservation of what makes our beautiful landscape so special.