Potential in Landscape photography
13th March 2016
Another blog by our local friend Alex Wrigley accompanied by some of his Lake District landscape photography.
Sometimes you just feel drawn to a location, something in the scene in front of your eyes makes you stop dead. Often, ... Read more »
Windermere: A Misty Morning
4th March 2016
Alex Wrigley, a Lake District local, writes some excellent blogs about the Lake District and takes wonderful photos too.
"The forecast showed that a clear morning was on the cards. 25% cloud cover and very little wind: Perfect conditions ... Read more »
Hodge Close and Tilberthwaite
17th February 2016
I’ve just teamed up with Alex Wrigley, a Lake District local who writes some excellent blogs about the Lake District and takes wonderful photos too.
Alex says, “Growing up in the Lake District National Park, it’s almost impossible not ... Read more »
Floods, December 2015
2nd January 2016
Our cottages and villages were not been affected by the floods that hit some parts of Cumbria in December 2015.
Cumbria is the 3rd largest county in England and only a small percentage of Cumbria was affected by floods.
All ... Read more »
Kendal Mountain Festival 2015
16th November 2015
Kendal Mountain Festival 2015 kicks off on Thursday 19th of November.
To check the official line-up and buy tickets, visit the official Kendal Mountain Festival website
This hugely popular event has been voted ‘Tourist Event of The ... Read more »
What to do in the Lake District
12th October 2015
There’s so much to see and do in the Lake District, you could stay there for weeks and not see all that this wonderful area has to offer. It’s a nature lover’s paradise, so if you are armed ... Read more »
Cartmel Races 2016
1st September 2015
The 2016 racing fixtures are exiting news for Cartmel race lovers as there will be more racing fixtures in Cartmel in 2016 than any previous year.
For the 1st time ever, 2016 will see 9 days of horse racing ... Read more »
Daily Mail Article about Cartmel
19th August 2015
How sticky pudding turned the sleepy English village of Cartmel into a tastier hotspot than Venice - By Robert Hardman for the Daily Mail
"There used to be a local joke that if you weren't praying, ... Read more »
Five Perfect Picnic Spots in the Lake District
16th April 2015
Discover five of the best picnic spots in the Lake District, each offering spectacular scenery and a memorable place to stop and unwind. Whether you're looking for a peaceful spot just a short stroll from ... Read more »
Ulverston Dickensian Festival
2nd December 2014
We had a great day out at this year’s Ulverston Dickensian Festival.
The weather was bright and sunny, so we took the short, scenic train ride across the Leven estuary from Cark and Cartmel station to ... Read more »