Lake District becomes World Heritage Site
13th July, 2017
The Lake District National Park has been officially named as a World Heritage site - bringing hopes of a £20m boost to Cumbria's economy,
UNESCO listed the site on its World Heritage Status List today at the 41st session of the World Heritage Committee.
A national park since 1951, the Lake District now joins some of the most iconic locations on the planet including the Taj Mahal, Great Barrier Reef and Grand Canyo... Read more