Three tiers for afternoon tea – that’s how many of us like it with sandwiches, cakes and scones. But not all teas in our Cumbrian top 10 are so traditional, […]
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Free travel for kids in August – here’s where to go
School’s out so let’s hit the road. The Lake District is there to explore and there’s no better way to do it than on board a Stagecoach bus. Better still, […]
Paragon Vets launches summer guide to help keep dogs safe in the sunshine
Paragon Veterinary Practice in Carlisle has launched a new summer guide packed with practical advice to help owners keep their dogs safe during warm weather. The free guide covers some of […]
10 great walks along the 508 and 509 bus routes
Windermere may be England’s largest natural lake but the runner-up, Ullswater, is far superior. Controversial? No, just a fact! And it’s easy to prove it; simply lace up your boots […]
Her sport too: The Gather goes out to bat for females in cricket
For its final Gather networking event of the season, Intro has teamed up with Cumbria Cricket for an evening at Kendal Cricket Club. It’s a fun event with lighthearted cricket […]
Things to do by Bus this spring in the Lakes
Spring is the perfect time to discover the Lake District, and Stagecoach is inviting everyone across Cumbria and Lancashire to make the journey by bus. Travelling by bus is not […]
Gemma is rated among UK’s top property specialists
Lake District property finder Gemma Dawe has rated as among the best country property specialists in the UK She has been listed for the third year running in Spear’s, the […]
Last Chance to Catch Santa & Musical Bands at Levens Hall
Levens Hall and Gardens’ new feature for 2025 – a visit to Father Christmas – has one more opportunity to sprinkle some festive joy amongst little ones. The Hall’s former […]
A Stagecoach to the spa? It’s just the ticket…
Are you keen to pamper a loved one for Christmas? Or perhaps you fancy an indulgent getaway from the endless shopping, or some me-time in January? If so, you could […]
Plan Your Lakes Staycation by Bus This Winter with Stagecoach
There are few better times of the year than the winter to explore the Lake District, recently crowned the UK’s best staycation destination according to research conducted by Sykes Holiday Cottages – […]
Big turnout to see parade of historic buses through the Lakes District
There was a large turnout from curious onlookers to see a parade of historic buses pass through the Lake District, organised by the UK’s leading bus operator Stagecoach. A convoy […]
Swap Screen Time for Serene Time This Bank Holiday
Grasmere Lakeland Sports and Show is encouraging families to swap screen time for ‘serene time’, as it prepares to open the gates for its annual event on Sunday August 24. The traditional elements of fell racing, hound racing and Cumberland and Westmorland wrestling will all be in evidence, as the cornerstones of an event older than the modern Olympics. This year, however, there will be a brand new attraction. The event will also encompass the first ever paragliding race, the thrilling Grasmere Hike and Fly, which is parachuting into the programme.
Cheap days out by bus with the kids this summer
Cumbria has so much to offer for day trips you can take the kids on. From stunning fell views to elegant coastal towns, world-famous routes through the Lake District to […]
Levens Kitchen Executive Chef Heads to Westmorland County Show
An executive chef, who has worked in some of the most famous kitchens in London and now leads the catering team and vision at a Lake District visitor attraction, will […]
Messages in the Bottle Highlight Topiary Community’s Passion
Levens Hall and Gardens, in the South Lakes, is celebrating the success of an initiative that helped bring the European topiary community together in a shared feat of achievement this year.
Locals and First-timers Could be Rewarded at Grasmere Sports
Get your running shoes on, if you are local to the Grasmere area, or channel your inner resilience and resolve to have a go at a sport you’ve never tried, as both could see you picking up some rewards this weekend.
Grasmere Sports Strengthens Farming Connection
Grasmere Lakeland Sports and Show has announced a last-minute addition to its already packed programme of events, which will emphasise its long-established roots within the farming community and add even […]
Young Wrestlers to Compete for Honour of Being First Roger Robson Memorial Trophy Winner
Young Cumberland and Westmorland wrestlers heading to Grasmere Lakeland Sports and Show will have the opportunity to scoop a brand new trophy, poignantly named in honour of a wrestling legend and incredible ambassador for the sport.