A steam train journey from London to the Lake DistrictA steam train journey from London to the Lake District Insider tip Save up and splash out on the Pullman Dining class ticketSave up and splash out on the Pullman Dining class ticket Who will love it? Travelling in Pullman Dining class, and overnighting in one of a choice of highfalutin Cornish hotels, you’ll pay £5,500 for two. Not even the Lake District came close. FestivalsFestivals beckon across the Lake District calendar and will pep up any stay. Open-water swimmers at Keswick Mountain FestivalIf your pursuits are more cerebral, then the inaugural Lake District Book Festival, to be held at Cartmel race course from June 12-14 should be on your radar.

Source: The Times March 13, 2026 05:02 UTC