This northern corner of the UK has some incredible heritage. Now with the Lake District joining the likes of the Grand Canyon, the Taj Mahal and Machu Picchu with UNESCO World Heritage status, even more people can enjoys its heritage.

We’ve taken a look at some of the amazing places supported by the National Lottery which you can plan your days out to this summer. So why not get started on planning your Cumbrian adventure!

1. Bringing untold stories to life at Carlisle Cathedral

Step inside and discover Carlisle Cathedral - one of the jewels of North West England, which has stood on the border with Scotland for almost 900 years.

2. Caring for Coniston Water

Visit Coniston Water and learn about how National Lottery funding will improve the environment for one of the Lake District’s most popular attractions.

3. All aboard at Kirkby Stephen East

Explore over 200 years of rail in Cumbria at Kirkby Stephen East (KSE) station – where National Lottery investment will soon see more engines going full steam ahead!

4. Spectacular views at Eycott Hill Nature Reserve

Celebrate the great outdoors at Eycott Hill Nature Reserve in Northern Cumbria this summer – the perfect place for a low level walk, family picnic, or wildlife adventure!

5. Reimagining Wordsworth

Travel back in time and discover the home of Britain’s best loved poet at Dove Cottage and Town End – earmarked for National Lottery funding it’s a fantastic day out for all the family.

6. Stories of soldiers past and present

Discover the fascinating 300-year-old story of Cumbria’s County Infantry Regiment at Carlisle Castle thanks to National Lottery players.

7. Discovering Millom’s ‘Iron Town’ story

Learn about West Cumbria’s industrial past and immerse yourself in the story of the ‘Iron Town’ at Millom Discovery Centre thanks to the enthusiasm of its dedicated volunteers.

8. Award winning attraction, Keswick Museum

Take a look inside Keswick Museum - Cumbria Life Culture Awards ‘Museum of the Year’ 2015 and Cumbria Tourism Awards 2015 Best Small Visitor Attraction – thanks to a recent National Lottery refurbishment.

9. Fort Walney National Nature Reserve, Uncovered

Experience the haunting beauty of the site of Fort Walney, Walney Island, where landscape and legacies of the two World Wars meet through art.

10. Walk the Fells

Explore stunning scenery while walking and see the fantastic work volunteers do to Fix the Fells and keep these pathways alive for everyone to enjoy.

HLF and Cumbria

Are you visiting any of these places this summer? We’d love to hear your stories and see your photos on @heritagelottery using #NationalLotteryDays

HLF has supported 635 projects to date in Cumbria totalling just under £115million investment into the area since 1994.