What’s on this Autumn 2021

Autumn is such a lovely time here in the Lakes, with crisp autumn days, the leaves changing colour, and atmospheric mists along the lakes.   Here’s a small selection of what’s happening and when. Kendal Mountain Festival 18-24 November this annual, four-day long autumn Festival is dedicated to sharing awe-inspiring, life-affirming stories from the world of …

Keswick to Threlkeld railway trail

The Keswick to Threlkeld trail re-opened in December 2020, 5 years after Storm Desmond’s catastrophic impact on the Lake District and Keswick. Two bridges have been replaced and Rawsome’s bridge has been repaired, and the trail has been strengthened and made more resilient to future flood events. Along the trail, you’ll find information panels to …

Our favourite Lake District English Country Gardens…

‘How many kinds of sweet flowers grow in an English Country Garden…?;  so goes the old song. We’ve some fabulous English Country Gardens in the Lake District. Here’s a few ideas of places to enjoy when you’re visiting. Dalemain Historic House & Gardens The blush pink Georgian facade of this majestic mansion certainly gives a …

Lingholm Kitchen

Welcome back to eating and drinking your way around Keswick

At last everywhere is starting to open up again and you can enjoy our famous Keswick hospitality whilst you’re on holiday in the Lake District.  All that time spent outdoors, builds up a lovely appetite.  Fortunately, the fabulous market town of Keswick is very well placed to satisfy your hunger pangs with plenty of places …

Welcome back to Spring in Keswick!

Spring is here in Keswick, lambs in the field, daffodils nodding in the breeze and hope in the air!  What a year it’s been since last March when we all went into lockdown for the first time. But we are all hopeful for the future. Meanwhile, nature forges ahead, oblivious to what we humans are …

Winter walks

As the air takes on the fresh crispness of autumn and we head towards winter the Lake District reveals why it is such a rewarding location to explore on foot. With crystalline skies, sparkling views of fells tops dusted with snow, it’s the ideal time to make the most of the tranquillity of the landscape …