Via Lancaster into the Nature Park Between the Lakes

Ready to head north? Don't forget to wear comfortable shoes because there will be short hikes and climbs to viewpoints.

The first stop on the route is in the city of Lancaster. Not so touristy, it hides treasures in the historic centre to discover.
Park the car and walk around the city's most interesting sites.

Visit somewhat different from what you might find in other fortresses. Although the castle had its time of kings and queens, its hallmark is based on prisoners and their executions.
Since the 12th century, a prison has been housed inside the castle and operated until 2011, just a few years ago! It was during the Middle Ages that the castle was used for death sentences and subsequent executions. Today, one of the rooms that can be visited exhibits objects that were used in the executions.
One of the most emblematic cases was during the reign of James I, whose belief in witchcraft led to the death penalty for the so-called Pendle witches.
The interior of the castle can only be entered with a guided tour. It is recommended, as the history of the place, legends and a walk through the old rooms and cells are told. Without a guided tour, you can only enter the courtyards of the castle.
Guided tours' timetable: Monday to Friday: 10:00, 10:45, 11:30, 12:15, 13:00, 13:45, 14:30, 15:15 and 16:00. Saturday and Sunday: 10.00, 10.30, 11.00, 11.30, 12.00, 13.30, 14.00, 14.30, 15.00, 15.30 and 16.00.

The church is visible as soon as you leave the castle. Free of charge and surrounded by gardens, the organ and the many stained-glass windows give it a special colour to the building, which is entirely made of greyish stone.
There are often temporary exhibitions inside, designed for both adults and children. There is also a cafe where you can relax and have a drink in a special atmosphere.
If you visit the church on Saturday mornings, you can enjoy small concerts in the cafeteria around 10:30.
Open Hours: Monday to Saturday: 9:15 – 16:00.

Free of charge, it is a museum that through its exhibits tells the history of Lancaster from the Romans to the present period.
Highlights include an area dedicated to the Royal Regiment of Kings and a room ideal for children and teenagers about the Harry Potter saga.
Along the way you'll come across ceramics, paintings, sculptures and even mannequins dressed in period costume depicting the work they did.
Open Hours: Tuesday to Sunday: 10:00 - 17:00. Monday only in summer from 29 July to 26 August.

Want to try a mix of Asian and European flavours? This Turkish-oriented restaurant offers burgers, Turkish pizzas, kebabs and vegetarian wraps. It's ideal for a quick lunch on the go.
For dessert, they serve the traditional baklava, which can be accompanied by Turkish coffee.
It is cheap and has a terrace for outdoor dining.
Open Hours: Every day: 12:00 - 22:00.
After the walk through Lancaster and lunch, it is time to return to the car to continue the route.

The second stop of the day is in the small village of Bowness-on-Windermere, on the shores of Lake Windermere.
Park the car and walk a few minutes to reach the Beatrix Potter Museum.

Designed for young and old, it is a beautiful interactive museum that reviews the main literary works of Beatrix Potter, creator of the famous Peter Rabbit books, among other children's literary works.
Although it is not very big inside, the museum exhibits scenes from the author's different works. If you read the author when you were a child, you will surely remember your childhood for a moment.
Open Hours: Every day: 10:00 - 17:30.

The route continues into the Lake District Natural Park and along the edge of one of the lakes to the village of Windermere.
All that remains is to park the car until the next day and enjoy the beautiful views and the small town.

To finish off this first day, there is a short 15-minute walk to the top of the hill to enjoy the views.
At the top and before your eyes is Lake Windermere, along with the green hills and trees. It is ideal for a picnic or to watch the sunset.
There are two possible routes up, both ending at the viewpoint at the top of the hill. Choose anyy of them. On the way up, pay attention! You will meet Gruffalo, a creature hidden in the forest.

Back in town, it's time to sit back, relax and enjoy dinner in this beautifully decorated restaurant.
You can start with a starter such as hummus or nachos, and then continue with one of the restaurant's signature dishes, the rolled pork belly.
For dessert, there are several options, among which the chocolate brownie or the lemon tart stand out.
Open hours for lunch and dinner: Every day: 12:30 - 15:00, 17:00 - 20:45.

This boutique hotel is located right in the centre of the city, in a large, stylish mansion with elegant interior decoration details.
Its rooms have comfortable beds for a peaceful night's sleep. In addition, the decoration has been taken care of down to the smallest detail and the large windows provide views of the exterior.
The breakfast is varied and with fresh products.