It’s Official!
The Lake District has become a World Heritage Site
We are delighted to announce that The Lake District has become a World Heritage Site, joining the iconic Taj Mahal, Great Barrier Reef and Grand Canyon as an internationally acclaimed destination.
The announcement took place on Sunday 9th July 2017 in Krakow leading to jubilation among 25 organisations in the Lake District National Park Partnership which had put the bid together for UNESCO recognition in the cultural landscape category.
Three key themes underpinned the bid for inscription. Examples of identity, inspiration and conservation were needed to demonstrate a cultural landscape of international significance.
Cumbria Tourism chairman, Eric Robson, says:
“World Heritage status means that the Lake District becomes one of just over a thousand exclusive sites with this special stamp of recognition. Being a member of this exclusive club is a fantastic opportunity to communicate with new visitor markets across the globe and to raise awareness of the Lake District’s cultural and environmental assets.
Of course, Cumbria already has a large part of the Hadrian’s Wall WHS, so this additional boost can only reinforce the county’s already strong reputation as a world class visitor destination.”
Celebrate the Lake District as a World Heritage Site. We’re asking locals and visitors to share their favourite picnic spot, café, garden, fell or iconic lakeside view in the National Park by using #wearethelakes and it will be shared on the World Heritage website.
For ideas on where to go this weekend, visit lakesworldheritage.co.uk