Below are few articles to various locations within 30 minutes of Underscar which offer indoor or outdoor activities. Some of these are particularly helpful on a dull weather day for a family, including younger children. Links should include Grisedale Forest, Via Ferratta (Honister), Mirehouse, Keswick pencil museum, Theatre by the Lake,Keswick park and waterside. There should also be links to any specific events (eg Borrowdale show)
If you’re a regular visitor to our home town of Keswick, you’ll know that it does occasionally rain – after all as everyone says ‘thats where the lakes come from’. As well as being the ‘adventure capital’ of the UK, there’s lots to do indoors too. Read on and get planning your visit for that …
Spring is such a wonderful time here in the North Lakes. The daffodils are peeping through, lambs playing in the fields and very soon we’ll be enjoying bluebells and wild garlic filling our woodlands, fellsides and lakeshores. Here’s just a few of our favourite spring gardens, all within a short drive or walk of Keswick. …
Liz, one of our recent guests wrote us a guest blog from her visit to ‘Brackenburn’ in January, enjoying one of our Winter Warmer special value breaks. ‘My name is Liz, I booked a weekend at Brackenburn, Underscar, under their ‘Winter Warmers’ offer. beautiful apartments provide a wonderful stay nestling in the hills below Skiddaw, …
August is suddenly here and we’re in full-on holiday mode. We’ve had some amazing summer weather so far, with occasional tropical downpours! There’s so much to do in the beautiful Northern Lakes, and here’s a selection of What’s On around our town, and out on the lake, Derwentwater. With many shops and restaurants to …
The Lake District is famous for gorgeous bluebell displays and some of the UK’s best places to see them are right here in the North Lakes. You’ll find wild bluebells carpeting ancient woodlands and painting fell-sides in their purpley blue hue, along with cultivated displays in many of our gardens, where footpaths let you close …
We absolutely love winter in the Lake District! Snow-capped fell tops, sparkling lakes, and crisp blue skies, all giving us that rosy-cheeked glow, and a great excuse to indulge in Cumbria’s famous hospitality: food, wine, craft ales, and all that goes with it. This year, travelling to Europe is complicated, and we know how you …
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 …
‘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 …
Early Summer in Keswick at last, and what a welcome time for us all as nature forges ahead, giving us all hope for the future. The birds are so busy feeding their young now, the lambs are growing fast and frolicking in the fields, the red squirrels are courting, and the summer flowers push through …
We’ve asked some of our friendly team at Underscar to share their favourite things to do in the days away from the office as they explore the Lakes. Mary Palmer is our Office Manager for Heart of the Lakes & Underscar Sales & Rentals in Keswick What’s the best thing about the Lake District? The different …
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