Walk in Cumbria's Woodland To walk in the woodlands of Cumbria, you’ll find a wealth of wonderful hidden gems in glorious landscapes. Woods offer us peace and tranquility and inspire…
Glories of Grasmere - St Oswald’s Church: St Oswald’s Parish Church is in the pretty village of Grasmere beside the River Rothay. From a distance, it doesn't look and awe-inspiring…
Rydal Mount was William Wordsworth’s family home for 37 years. He came to this lime-washed yeoman’s house in 1813 and lived here until his death in 1850. Here the poet…
The Safari Zoo Cumbria, near Dalton in Furness, is Europe's most interactive animal park. It is renowned for just how close you can get to the animals. You can feed…
The Lakeland Motor Museum is a great local attraction where you can step back in time.There is something here for all the family.Besides being in a beautiful location, this modern…
High Dam is a picturesque tarn above Finsthwaite at the southern end of Windermere. The dam was built in the the early 1800s to supply water to the local mill.…
Ulverston Canal is a quirky waterway as it isn't connected to the UK's canal network. It is just over a mile long, and straight as an arrow and on a…
Alfred Wainwright-A Lakeland Legend: In June 1930, a 23-year old Blackburn man strolled up Orrest Head near Windermere. At the top, he caught the first view of the Lake District…
5 Must-Do Walks in the Grange Area: Hampsfell: Is a modest hill rising above Grange, is a popular half-day walk for visitors. There are many routes to the summit and…
I Wandered Lonely As A Cloud: Come and 'wander lonely as a cloud' and explore Cumbria's literary heritage with a stay Lothlorien. From your base in Kents Bank, just outside…