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 …
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, …
We believe we have some of the finest scenery in our Unesco World Heritage Site – the Lake District National Park . Whether you want a short stroll, or an all day hike check out some ideas here, and ask our team at Underscar reception for ideas too. Obviously dress for the weather, take an …
Spring is here! In spite of stormy and blustery weather to challenge us in January and February, the snowdrops did not disappoint, soon to be followed by daffodils and crocus. The nights are getting lighter, and the lambs are in the fields. It will soon be bluebell season! Read on for our pick of What’s …
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 …
Our bustling home town of Keswick situated in the northern Lake District has everything you could wish for and more, to make it the perfect base for a break away. With a year-round calendar of events the area comes alive in a flurry of festivals celebrating everything from the great outdoors to literature and poetry …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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