Autumn half-term is always busy in the Lakes, and this week the autumn colour was great – golden leaves on the trees and some dramatic skies. We always get a bit of rain too, but that’s about right for the Lakes and if you wrap up warm, you can stll get yourself out and about. …
(Photo by Mike Hilton, Tranquilian Photography) Half Term fun in October & November Autumn is in full swing in the Lakes, gorgeous colours and crisp blue skies (and a bit of rain, we have to admit..) If you’re planning a short break in the Lakes for half term there are LOTS of spook-tacular adventures to …
Spring is on its way (honest) and with it comes that favourite time of Easter holidays when we all emerge from what has been a bit of a harsh winter! If you’re coming up to the Lakes, there’s lots of things to choose from – to entertain the kids, get a bit of local culture, …
Our much-loved icon of the Lake District – the Herdy Company -is celebrating its 10th anniversary this summer. Born in 2007, they have come a long way since their eventful launch and they’re going to spend this special year celebrating everything that’s great about the place that inspired them: the Great British Lake District. From …
(Image courtesy of the National Trust, John Millar) December is a magical time of year here in the Lakes, bringing Christmas markets, twinkly lights, good cheer, and lots of chances to eat, drink and be merry. Christmas Markets started in medieval Germany, and are usually around the start of advent and continue today in modern …
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 – …
In January 2011 Beth & Steve Pipe upped sticks and did what most people dream of – they left behind their “normal” lives in Hampshire and gambled it all on a new life in the place of Steve’s youth – beautiful South Cumbria. They started a blog – ‘Cumbrian Rambler’ so their families could follow …
We love a bit of afternoon tea, and decided to treat ourselves with a visit to The Gaddum restaurant at Brockhole-on-Windermere. It’s a great location, right on the A591 between Windermere and Ambleside and walking distance from White Cross Bay. We went in through the rather grand front door, and were welcomed by the very …
“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 …
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 …
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