Local news, honest reviews and useful guides for making more of Cumbria.
Planning your first Lake District trip? This complete local guide helps you choose the right base, decide how long to stay, travel without unnecessary stress and make the most of every kind of weather.
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The summer holidays have officially started, and at Go Ape they have plenty of adventure to keep the whole family entertained this summer.
Nestled in the heart of Cumbria, the Lake District beckons with its spellbinding landscapes.
While summer has ended and we’re well into autumn, that doesn’t mean the outdoor fun has to end too.
Market town Keswick is located in the Lake District National Park in northwest England and is encircled by mountains like Skiddaw.
The summer holidays have officially started, and at Go Ape they have plenty of adventure to keep the whole family entertained this summer.
We recently visited Mizu Pan Asian Restaurant at the Lodore Hotel near Keswick. Mrs Guru has tried to persuade the fussy Mr Guru for a long time and she finally succeed.
Liz Andrew’s book is a pocket edition travel guide with a difference. It’s quirky, and has a strong focus on the literary culture of Cumbria, and those creatives who were inspired by the landscape.
The Lonely Planet Pocket guide to the Lake District has everything in it for getting the most out of Cumbria. It has details of walks, interesting sights, places to eat and stuff for kids to enjoy.
BLOCKS of Cockermouth, situated in the Allerdale Court Hotel, has been on our wish list for quite some time!
When Mr Guru decided that last year’s anniversary Spa Break should be an annual tradition, there was only one place that we wanted to try: The Falls Spa at the Lodore Falls Hotel, Borrowdale.
Tell us about a brilliant Cumbria place we may have missed. Every suggestion is checked before publication.
