Inspired by the work of a famous author with one or two Cumbrian connections… the multi-award-winning team from the Handsome Brewery, Bowston, have crafted a beer with a twist…Handsome Brewery, […]
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cottages.com celebrates new appointment in Cumbria
cottages.com, the UK’s number one holiday cottage provider, has appointed a new Business Development Manager in Cumbria Managing Barrow to Penrith A resident in the region for over 36 years, […]
Cumbrian law firm and rugby club team up to match up for social enterprise Amy's Care
Baines Wilson, Commercial Lawyers, teamed up with Keswick Rugby Club to raise money for social enterprise Amy’s Care in relation to the Aspatria and Penrith matches over the festive period. […]
Unique bloom brought back to life on Lake District estate
A Lakeland estate near Keswick will be awash with a unique vivid blue flower this Spring, thanks to a five-year project to reintroduce the Lingholm Poppy back to the Estate […]
Eskdale Campsite sold to National Trust
Eskdale Campsite has been bought by conservation charity the National Trust who welcomed their first arrivals this weekend at the start of their 2019 season. Lakes now offers 5 National […]
Windermere Lake Cruises’ national links strengthened further following UKinbound expansion
Windermere Lake Cruises has welcomed the appointment of a new Northern England Business Development Manager at the only trade association to represent the country’s inbound travel industry. UKinbound’s announcement that […]
Shap Chippy claims Cumbria’s Best Fish and Chip Shop 2019 Award
Award winning Shap Chippy has taken the honour of claiming this prestigious award, thanks to England’s Business Awards. These awards are nominated for and voted by the general public, then […]
Top 5 things to do in Cumbria in March
With the early warm, sunny weather it’s not only the daffodils that are bursting out for spring across Cumbria – it has sparked my imagination off as to all the […]
Take a walk on the wild side with John Hunston – avoiding the honeypots
As I write this, the spell of exceptionally bright, warm weather is coming to an end and we are having the first rain in about a week, says John Hunston the […]
Laura Ashley Hotel The Belsfield
Laura Ashley Hotel The Belsfieldis a four-star luxury boutique hotel on the shores of Lake Windermere in the resort town of Bowness-on-Windermere in the Lake District. The hotel sits amidst […]
Ambleside garden centre tackles children’s tech addiction with new knowledge hub
Ambleside-based Hayes Garden World has surveyed parents to discover how much modern children are interacting with nature and technology. The survey of 1,072 respondents discovered that 86% of parents say they would like their child […]
Marmalade awards show global ap-peel of this most British preserve
The 14th World’s Original Marmalade Awards, held at Dalemain Mansion, Cumbria, have just closed for 2019. With almost 3,000 entries received from over 40 countries worldwide, they have shown that despite dire predictions about the future of marmalade, far […]
Pub art – landlords create a 'Corner Gallery' in an historic Lakes pub
The landlords of the historic Hare & Hounds, in Bowland Bridge, in the heart of the Winster Valley have gone all arty… Corner Gallery created The much-loved pub with rooms […]
Vote for Cumbrian Man to be National ‘Tourism Superstar’
A Cumbrian outdoor instructor has been named as one of ten finalists in a competition to find VisitEngland’s 2019 Tourism Superstar… and now he needs your vote! Annual tourism award The annual award, supported by the Daily Mirror, recognises […]
A Corner of Eden represents the North at the National Finals of The Rural Business Awards
A Corner of Eden represents the North at the National Finals of The Rural Business Awards. Luxurious self-catering cottages Debbie & Richard Greaves, owners of A Corner of Eden’s luxurious […]
Marmalade awards show global ap-peel in Cumbria
The 14th World’s Original Marmalade Awards, held at Dalemain Mansion, Cumbria, have just closed for 2019. With around 3,000 entries received from over 40 countries worldwide, they have shown that despite […]
New transport strategy a ‘real opportunity’ for Cumbria
A new transport strategy could be the key to unlocking road and rail improvements across Cumbria, says the county’s Chamber of Commerce. North’s Strategic Transport Plan It has welcomed Transport […]
Trainee chefs to be put in charge at Lake District restaurant – Blue Smoke
Three budding young apprentice commis chefs are to take charge of the menu and cook food for diners at one of the Lake District’s newest restaurants. Multi-award winning chef Under the watchful eye […]