A rainy day in the lakes? It happens now and then…. As my dad always says, ‘Where do you think the Lakes come from?’ Weather in Cumbria certainly isn’t boring. The phrase ‘all four seasons in one day’ applies here much of the time. Rainy days can blow through in hours, leaving clear, gorgeous light …
Crisp, cold days and snow on the tops. Winter in the Lakes is a fantastic time for a short break, either in the build up to the festive season or afterwards; get yourself wrapped up, get out there – so much going on. The towns and villages literally glisten at this time of year, and …
Autumn is a wonderful time of year and the Lake District is a riot of beautiful colours as the seasons change. The days may be shortening but there is still lots to see and do. Here’s a few of our favourites and we hope you will try some of them when you are here this …
This year all over the Lake District we’re celebrating what would have been 150 years since Beatrix Potter was born. As locals who live and work in the Lake District, we’ve been doing our own bit of exploring and getting to understand just how important Beatrix was. We’ve all so much to thank this amazing …
We’re delighted to be supporting the Lake District’s bid to become a Unesco World Heritage Site. We’ve teamed up with the Herdy Company, and you’ll go into a prize draw and could win a short break at the aptly named, Herdwick Lodge, or a bundle of herdy goodies. If you’d like to show your support, …
Trying to find just the right present for that special someone? How about treating them to a stay in one of our beautiful Lodges here in the Lakes? Great idea – but you’re not sure when they want to come, or how many people? Why not get them a Lake District Lodge Holidays Gift Voucher? They can …
Trying to find just the right present for that special someone? How about treating them to a stay in one of our beautiful Lodges here in the Lakes? Great idea – but you’re not sure when they want to come, or how many people? Why not get them a Lake District Lodge Holidays Gift Voucher? They can …
We all love a walk with our dogs – and one that includes a dog-friendly pub along the route, or at the end is absolutely crucial! There are so many great dog-friendly pubs in the Lake District where they welcome our four-legged friends. Some may have a restaurant where pooches aren’t allowed, but there are …
At last the days are lengthening, the temperatures rising and the buds and blossom are everywhere. Bird song starts early to welcome in the day and the Lakes are warming up into the summer. May gives us the amazing spectacle of carpets of bluebells and blossom everywhere, and the summer is a joy – …
“My name is Jack. I get to come on holiday to these parks probably 4 times a year with my ‘human’. I love this place – I believe you humans call it the Lake District – I call it doggie heaven. My favourite things are long walks; lots of water to jump, romp and splash …
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