Looking for somewhere to go for an outdoor trip this May bank holiday weekend?

The grounds of National Trust properties across Cumbria and surrounding counties are open again to visitors.

Here's five National Trust sites in Cumbria worth a visit if you are looking for some fresh air and something to do this weekend.

Wordsworth House and Garden

Cockermouth

Wordsworth House and Gardens Cockermouth. Birthplace of poet William Wordsworth: 23 March 2020.STUART WALKER.

Wordsworth House and Gardens Cockermouth. Birthplace of poet William Wordsworth: 23 March 2020.STUART WALKER.

The gardens, parks and countryside sites are open and cafés are offering takeaway service.

The safety of National Trust staff, volunteers and visitors from the nearby community remains our priority and we urge you to book your visit in advance and follow government guidance on travel.

The website reads: "Our gardens, parks and countryside locations are open in England, Wales and Northern Ireland.

"In England, shops are open and outdoor seating is available at some cafés. We plan to reopen houses and other indoor areas from 17 May, subject to government guidance."

For more information click here.

Aira Force and Ullswater

Penrith

MYSTIFYING: This atmospheric snap at Aira Force was taken by News & Star camera club member Scott Lynan

MYSTIFYING: This atmospheric snap at Aira Force was taken by News & Star camera club member Scott Lynan

The car parks and woodland walks are open.

There are four pay and display car parks in the Ullswater valley: Aira Force, Park Brow, High Cascades and Glencoyne Bay.

The website reads: "To help keep everyone safe, please follow social distancing and government guidance when you visit. Look out for signs while you’re here which will explain any changes to how you can access different parts of the site. There's a one-way system in place around the waterfall trails, please follow directed routes and way-markers."

For more information click here.

Allan Bank and Grasmere

Grasmere

Aitch Smith Evening All The view from Allan Bank

Aitch Smith Evening All The view from Allan Bank

The gardens, parks and countryside sites are open and cafés are offering takeaway service.

The safety of National Trust staff, volunteers and visitors from the nearby community remains our priority and we urge you to book your visit in advance and follow government guidance on travel.

The website reads: "Our gardens, parks and countryside locations are open in England, Wales and Northern Ireland.

"In England, shops are open and outdoor seating is available at some cafés. We plan to reopen houses and other indoor areas from 17 May, subject to government guidance."

For more information click here.

Wray Castle

Ambleside

Wray Castle

Wray Castle

The car park, parkland, woods, outdoor play area and lakeshore are all open. You don’t need to book in advance but parking space is limited.

The car park, woodland, gardens and outdoor play area are all open. Access to the lakeshore and footpaths to the west shore of Windermere are fully available.

The outdoor toilet block is open for visitors, close to the cafe. The accessible toilet is also located in this block.

For more information click here.

Keld Chapel

Shap

This picturesque and rustic stone chapel is thought to have been the chantry for Shap Abbey originally.

It was built around the sixteenth-century and has been used as a cottage and meeting house during its long history. The key to open the chapel door is hanging by the front door of the house opposite.

For more information click here.