The Lake District has a long and exciting history dating back millennia.
From the prehistoric settlements and Roman forts to the Medieval towns
and villages scattered throughout its famous valleys and around its
lakes, it has always been a place of interest and fascination. Nowadays,
the Lake District is most famous as a tourist destination with millions
of visitors arriving every year. Secret Lake District goes behind the
façades of the familiar to discover the lesser-known parts of the area's
long and illustrious past. Join author Billy Howorth on a journey
through the hidden secrets of this most beautiful of places . You may
think you know the Lake District, but take another look around and you
will find more than you could possibly imagine.