The team from 1863, the Ullswater-based restaurant with rooms, are raising a glass to celebrate reopening on Thursday 20 May – its fifth birthday. As restrictions continue to ease, this […]
Tag: Pooley Bridge
Lake District’s building site attraction
A BUILDING site is a dangerous place to be and also not the most attractive scene. However, one building project in Cumbria is a real tourist attraction. The new bridge […]
5 Things to do in Cumbria in May – in Lockdown
THIS isn’t a normal spring or even year – so with lockdown and social distancing restrictions in place to help beat COVID-19 we have to think a little out of […]
Cumbrian residents urged to watch milestone Pooley Bridge work online, not on-site
People who are eager to witness a milestone stage of the construction of a new road crossing over the River Eamont at the northern end of Ullswater are being urged […]
Cumbria County Council resume Pooley Bridge construction work this week
CUMBRIA County Council’s replacement bridge project at Pooley Bridge has resumed this week (Monday 20 April) following a review of the authority’s construction schemes in response to the coronavirus pandemic. […]
Chestnut House launched fresh food home delivery service with support of local suppliers
CHESTNUT House – the Pooley Bridge grocery shop renowned for its ‘wall of gin’, has switched focus to its fresh food and launched a home delivery service. The shop […]
Be part of Pooley 'new' Bridge
A unique opportunity to have your business name set in stone and promote your services has been unveilled in Pooley Bridge. As work progresses apace on Pooley ‘New’ Bridge, a […]
New Ale commemorates new Pooley Bridge, Cumbria
A new pale ale is being brewed to commemorate the new bridge in the village of Pooley Bridge, Cumbria – and it’s going down a storm. ‘New Bridge Ale’marks a […]
Teapots & Tails – a guide to dog friendly cafes in Cumbria
Welcome to our new weekly series that features our favourite dog-friendly cafes in Cumbria. Granny Dowbekin’s, Pooley Bridge Anyone who follows our Instagram account LakesAndMore, or that of our ‘Blog […]
5 last minute Cumbrian gifts for this Mother’s Day (yes, it’s this weekend!)
Mother’s Day is fast approaching and if you haven’t planned ahead and are looking for some Cumbrian inspiration for last minute gifts that will put you in your Mum’s good […]







