A new local initiative between Keswick Launch Company and Keswick Rugby Club. commencing on Wednesday 14th July 2021, will reduce vehicle overload on the west side of Derwent Water, as […]
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Cumbria company wins National Business Award
A Cumbria-based company has been named one of the best businesses in rural Britain after winning an Amazon-backed Rural Business Award for the second year in a row. Newlands Adventure […]
Glamping gains the Hex-factor at top Cumbria holiday park
A family’s Keswick holiday park overlooking stunning mountain scenery says it has now taken glamping to a new peak of refinement. Castlerigg Hall Caravan and Camping Park is getting ready […]
Cumbrian town in top socially distanced holiday spots according to Instagram
KESWICK, Sevenoaks, and Bury St Edmunds are the top three socially distanced staycation destinations in the UK according to Instagram data, and with Tier 1 restrictions, they’re all currently suitable […]
John Young Furnishings – reopens at the back door
OPERATING from their rear gallery, John Young Furnishings – the fine furniture and home furnishings retailer in Keswick, has seen positive signs from customers in the first four weeks following […]
Hope for everyone missing live drama – from Theatre by the Lake
DESPITE theatres across the country being in darkness due to the COVID pandemic, there is a little light of hope from our own Theatre by the Lake in Keswick who […]
Cumbria tourism boost as outdoor accommodation bookings increase by 43%
EUROPE’S largest outdoor accommodation provider Pitchup.com has revealed that Cumbria saw the UK’s largest increase in 2019 for bookings for caravanning and camping sites last year across its top ten counties, up […]
5 Things to do in December in Cumbria
1. Visit an art exhibition There are two cracking exhibitions on throughout December in Cumbria. Rheged Centre has launched their new, bigger gallery with The Great Print Exhibition 5 this […]
Lake District’s Michelin Stars almost double overnight, to record-breaking eight
The Lake District’s reputation as one of the most mouth-watering foodie destinations in the UK has been given a welcome boost – thanks to three new Michelin stars. Describing The […]
New claim to fame for Cumbria Tourism's park of the year
Lakeland’s newly-crowned holiday park of the year in the Cumbria Tourism Awards 2019 can also claim a more historic title, according to recently discovered documents and publications. They reveal that Castlerigg […]
Looking forward to fun palace & dramatic autumn at Theatre by the Lake & Brewery Arts Centre
The nights are drawing in, and the heating has just gone one, yet there’s plenty to look forward to this autumn. To kick of a new season of activity, we […]
ExCEPtional foraged forest flavours at Lake District restaurant
Calling all fungi fans, fresh Lake District ceps are in season. For a limited time only, these delicious foraged mushrooms will be on the menu at The Cottage in the […]
Guards at the Taj – Theatre by the Lake, Studio
The warnings given as we walked into the Studio at Theatre by the Lake on a dark and stormy night in Keswick created the same emotions as when the safety […]
Dear Uncle – Theatre by the Lake, Main House
One of England’s most prolific and well-loved playwriters, Sir Alan Ayckbourn has adapted Chekhov’s Russian based Uncle Vanya and brought it literally to Cumbria, writes Karen Morley-Chesworth. First presented at […]
Triathletes help pump £2.3m into local economy
The Lakesman Triathlon has had yet another record-breaking year, bringing £2.36m into the local economy – nearly £500k more on last year, according to a survey conducted on behalf of the organising […]
Christie & Co sell Lake District convenience store to new operator
Specialist business property adviser, Christie & Co has sold the Mace branded convenience store on Main Street within the Cumbrian tourist town of Keswick, in the heart of the Lake […]
Beatrix Potter Boathouse transformed for 21st century
A derelict Lake District boathouse featured in photos taken by Beatrix Potter’s father has been brought back to life for 21stcentury visitors. The famous writer and illustrator and her family […]
TV artist brings new exhibition to Fultons Lakes Jewellery Works
Fresh from a recent TV appearance on BBC1’s Home is Where the Art Is, former Cumbrian Artist of the Year Celia Burbush is unveiling a special exhibition at Fultons Lakes […]