One of the UK’s most exciting new distilleries has launched bookable tours giving visitors a unique insight into its inner workings. Housed alongside the home of Grasmere Brewery in the […]
Category: Leisure
Walby Farm Park wins Tripadvisor Travellers’ Choice Award 2024
Walby Farm Park is delighted to announce that it has been recognised as a traveller favourite visitor attraction in Tripadvisor’s Travellers’ Choice Awards for 2024. The award honours businesses that consistently earn […]
Kids Can Show Grasmere Pride Through Art Contest
Parents and teachers wanting to fuel the artistic creativity of younger minds can do just that, whilst also promoting a sense of citizenship, thanks to a Grasmere Lakeland Sports and Show initiative.
Fibrus Broadband Sports Fund helps Copeland swimmers stage galas
Cumbrian clubs are being urged to take advantage of a £50k Fund for grassroots sports launched by Fibrus Broadband which has already helped secure the future of competitions run by […]
Fibrus Broadband Sports Fund helps karate club aim high
Cumbrian clubs are being urged to take advantage of a £50k Fund for grassroots sports clubs launched by Fibrus Broadband which has already given a massive boost to a west […]
Grasmere Sports On the Hunt for Young Sports Reporter 2024
Grasmere Sports and Lakeland Show, the traditional August Bank Holiday event held since the mid 19th century, is looking for a young, creative writer, who can be crowned its Young Sports Reporter 2024.
Top weekend of racing, Britpop and a dinosaur takeover at Cartmel Racecourse
One of Cumbria’s entertainment highlights is almost here. There will be top class horse racing, a night of unadulterated Britpop hits and the biggest gathering of dinosaurs ever seen in […]
Carlisle’s Historic Quarter Art Festival returns to showcase the city’s artists
An arts festival celebrating the city’s heritage is due to return for a fourth year this summer. The Historic Quarter Arts Festival is a competition and exhibition that celebrates the […]
Authentic Sicilian cuisine comes to Cumbria
Brampton’s newest restaurant is bringing authentic Italian cuisine and a shaft of Sicilian sunshine to north-east Cumbria. Chef patron Marco Bouguila has opened Mondello Bistro and Deli bar in Front […]
Cartmel May Bank Holiday Races
A highlight of the Cumbrian calendar gets underway this month as Cartmel Racecourse launches the season with its May Spring bank holiday races. Every year families, visitors and race aficionados […]
10 of the best spring walks in Cumbria and the Lake District – and all accessible by bus
After winter’s pallor, the landscape of Cumbria and the Lake District regains its colour in spring. The change begins with a few wildflowers, including daffodils and bluebells, before gradually moving […]
Grange Prom and Lido rejuvenation project taking shape
Grange’s £6.8million Lido and Prom restoration project is on track to be completed this summer. Work on the Westmorland and Furness Council scheme started in April last year. It will […]
Get away from it all in the Forest – Center Parcs Whinfell
Just 10 minutes drive away from our home is another world to escape to for a great weekend break. Center Parcs Whinfell between Penrith and Appleby is hidden away in […]
Vernon Kay announced as Cartmel Racecourse summer party DJ
DJ Vernon Kay has been revealed as the headline act to help racegoers get in the party mood at Cartmel Racecourse this summer. The venue hosts three Saturday race days […]
Theatre by the Lake shortlisted for National Theatre Industry Award for Community Impact
Theatre by the Lake (TBTL) has been shortlisted for The Stage Award for Community Project of the Year. The potential gong is in recognition of the theatre’s deeply impactful production […]
Building on success of Cumbrian steam charter
The popularity of a steam train charted to take passengers from Carlisle to York organised by the Settle Carlisle Railway Development Company is creating a demand for more steam specials. […]
Harrison Holidays launches new leisure and entertainment complex at Cumbria’s Wild Rose
Harrison Holidays is celebrating the launch of phase two of its brand-new leisure and entertainment complex at Wild Rose Holiday Park in Cumbria. An indoor and outdoor heated swimming pool sitting within contemporary landscaping […]
Attraction introduces discount for emergency services staff on the frontline
Ahead of Emergency Services Day 2023 (this Saturday 9 September), a popular Lake District adventure attraction has introduced a new year-round discount for heroic men and women on the frontline. Emergency Services […]