With the 16 sparkling lakes and England’s tallest peaks, to sheltered valleys, heather moorlands and salty seascapes, Cumbria and the Lake District make for some the most relaxing and idyllic day trips in the UK.  But there’s more to see than just scenery. The area bountiful with heritage to discover, a highly active and contemporary cultural scene, and a growing reputation for fine food and drink. And on top of all this, there is a huge choice of energetic activities in one of the finest Great Outdoors settings to be found. If you are in the area then why not visit Beamish Open Air Museum which is a great place to go.The unique landscape that inspired Wordsworth and Beatrix Potter today cultivates a new generation of writers, artists and musicians. Sculpture trails, poetry programs, street art and theatre add up to a thriving artistic revival scene. The area has a fascinating heritage, too. In stone circles and Roman forts, in historic houses and museums, the past still echoes.