Lakestay - The alternative Cumbrian Portal. Unusual things to do and where to stay in Cumbria.

The Friends of the Lake District - An organisation established in 1934 and dedicated to protecting and conserving the Lake District, and which campaigned successfully for its designation as a National Park.

BBC - Cumbria - The BBC guide to Cumbria, for everything you need to know about this fantastic county, from local news, sport and weather to the latest entertainment news. Feature articles, photographs and message boards.

Cumbria.uk.com - Guide to Cumbria and the English Lake District. Directory includes accommodation, tourist information, shopping, events and local business.

Visit Cumbria - A guide to attractions and places of interest in Cumbria and the Lake District, including historic buildings, lakes, preserved railways, churches and the National Trust.

Cumbria Tourist Board - Official site. Includes databases for accommodation, events, activities, webcam and image gallery.

The Northeast - Provides an organised gateway to the Internet and an enquiry service managed by the region's public libraries.

The GonMad Dictionary of Cumbrian Slang - A light hearted, tongue in cheek look at the language of Cumbria, NW England. By Dan Gibson.

Cumbria - The Lake District - The Foot and Mouth Situation - Information about the situation in Cumbria, and links to many important sources of information for visitors, including suggestions for where to go, and where you can't go.

Cumbria Police Theft Alerts - Details of stolen architectural and garden antiques and ornament issued by Cumbria police headquarters in Penrith.

Allerdale2000 - A festival of music, carnival, heritage and the visual arts. Five projects extending access to the arts for community groups in the Borough of Allerdale, Cumbria.

Morecambe Bay Partnership - A partnership of local people, agencies, authorities, industries and voluntary bodies who work together for the good of Morecambe Bay.

The National Trust in Cumbria - Unofficial guide to the properties and landscape of the National Trust in Cumbria and the Lake District. Also includes information about minibus tours along many quiet and lesser known routes. Brief information about accommodation in Trust properties.

This is The Lake District - News, sport, leisure, lifestyle, holidays, local information, schools guide, free websites for community organisations. Local homes, cars, jobs, and business directory from Fish4 network.

The Lake District - Reviews on The Lake District written by consumers at Epinions.com.

Lake District National Park - The official web site of the Lake District National Park authority. Information about the Lake District, the Park Authority, the Brockhole visitor centre, education, what's on and news.

Cumbrian Industrial History Society - The Cumbria Industrial History caters for all those interested in the history and development of industries of all kinds in the County of Cumbria.

New Frontiers - A network of organisations working in partnership throughout Cumbria who offer a free, professional and impartial information, advice and guidance service on learning and work to adults between the ages of 18 - 64 who live or work in the county.

Cumbria Workplace - The recruitment and career development website for the Cumbria region.