Kirkby Lonsdale
Only thirty minutes drive from Lothlorien you will come to the fascinating and relatively unspoilt market town of Kirkby Lonsdale. Set in the picturesque Lune Valley, this beautiful market town…
Cartmel Priory
Cartmel has been celebrating the 800th anniversary of the man who founded Cartmel Priory. The church was founded in 1189 by Sir William Marshall on land recently granted to him…
Cycling in the Lake District
The South Lakes area was made for cycling. From the Morecambe bay cycle route to more challenging off road mountain biking to gentle country lanes that are all here on…
Holehird Gardens
Holehird Gardens near Windermere is the home of the Lakeland Horticultural Society. The gardens and house are set in 17 acres overlooking the lake and with stunning views to the…
Yew Tree Farm, Coniston
As part of the 150th anniversary celebrations of the birth of children’s author – Beatrix Potter, Yew Tree Farm has been opened to the public. The property was bequeathed to…
Wordsworth’s Prayer Book Stolen
I’m disappointed to read that a priceless prayer book that once belonged to William Wordsworth has been stolen from St Oswald’s Parish Church in Grasmere. The prayer book, dating back…
The Leyland Clock – Kendal
This Leyland Clock stood for many years by the side of the A6 on the way to Shap Fell. In 1973, after being renovated, the clock was moved to the…
Ulverston Cycle Hub
Renovation work has just about been completed on a derelict building on Ulverston railway station. The Grade II listed Water Tower has been transformed into a brand new café and…
Cross-Bay Walk
Cedric Robinson MBE the Queen’s guide to the sands will be leading a charity cross-bay walk on Sunday June 12th. The walk will raise money for the Cumbria Wildlife Trust.…
Appleby Horse Fair
Appleby Horse Fair begins on June 2nd 2016. The Horse Fair is the annual gathering of gypsies and travellers in the town of Appleby-in-Westmorland, Cumbria. The event attracts up to…