Now Christmas is over and those tinsel-covered trees are coming down, there’s a brilliant eco-friendly way to put your unwanted tree to good use. Lakeland Maze Farm Park near Kendal is inviting local households to drop off their real Christmas trees for the farm animals to enjoy. The worki...
If you live in Cumbria or you are planning to spend more time in the Lakes in 2026, you are in for a treat. From massive festivals to big sporting weekends and exciting arts news, there is plenty to spark your excitement. Here are five things we cannot wait for in the Lake District next...
Halloween in Cumbria is shaping up to be a real treat this year, with family-friendly frights, pumpkin patches and spooky trails appearing across the county. Whether your little ones love dressing up, carving pumpkins or braving a haunted maze, there is something for everyone, from gentle ...
As the summer sun settles on Cumbria, a new cultural crescendo is set to unfold. The Cumbria Opera Festival returns from 21st to 30th August 2025....
The summer holidays are fast approaching and with the lovely weather we’ve been treated to recently (and the drizzle), there’s plenty to do as a family in our neck of the woods in July 2025. Here’s 5 things to do with the kids in the Lake District in July… 1. Ride t...
This February half-term, a magical adventure awaits families visiting Milnthorpe, just south of Kendal, with the Towpath Troll Trail. From the 17th to the 23rd of February, little adventurers can embark on a journey to find ten friendly trolls, cleverly designed by artist Anja Phoenix. The...
Zoe Lyons: Werewolf sees the ‘Have I Got News For You’, ‘QI’ and ‘Mock The Week’ panellist visit The Lake District for a date on her upcoming tour. Described asa “tremendously good comic operating at a vertiginous level“, Zoe will bring her s...
A catch up with friends, lining the stomach before a walk or a date with a loved one – there’s lots of popular brunch hotspots across The Lake District. Right now, here’s our fav five that you should definitely check out… Urban Food House, Bowness-on-Windermere A da...
