The No1 Top of the World Treat: Sir Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay ate Romney's Kendal mint cake on the summit of Mount Everest on 29th May 1953. This being…
The Kendal - Lancaster Canal: The Kendal canal was opened in 1819 as an extension to the Preston to Lancaster canal. The canal's main purpose was to transport coal north…
The Topiary Gardens and Levens Hall: Levens Hall is situated just off the A6 at near Levens village. The hall (with pele-tower) is the largest Elizabethan house in the Lake…
The Brewery Arts Centre in Kendal is very much at the heart of South Lakeland's cultural and creative life.It is one of the country's leading arts centres.Established in 1972, this…
Levens Hall historic house is a magnificent Elizabethan mansion built around a 13th Century pele tower. The building was was expanded and rebuilt towards the end of the 16th Century. It…
Sedgwick House Following our boat trip on the Kendal to Lancaster canal, I have realised the connection with the canal and a grand house at Sedgwick nearby. In 1852, at…
Waterwitch on Lancaster Canal
On A Clear day From Whitbarrow Scar As you travel towards Grange-over-Sands along the A590, you pass an impressive rock face on the right. Just the Gilpin Bridge Inn on…
Kendal-The Lakes Gateway: Kendal is the main town in Cumbria's South Lakeland District. The town is largely built of traditional grey limestone and is known locally as the 'Auld Grey…
South Lakes Events: A couple of big events have already been planned for 2015 here in the South Lakes. Firstly, Elton John has just announced he will play a concert…