Horse racing at Cartmel 2016

Cartmel Races, 2018

17th November 2017

The 2018 racing fixtures for Cartmel are always exiting news for the many lovers of Cartmel Races.

2018 carries on where 2017 left off with another 9 days of horse racing at the village racecourse.

The confirmed 2018 racing fixtures … Read more »

Cartmel Valley Cottages for Christmas & New Year’s Eve

20th August 2017

Christmas time & New Year is a great time of year to visit the Cartmel Valley and stay in 1 of our Lake District holiday cottages.

Unlike in days gone by, the pubs and restaurants don’t close in winter … Read more »

Image of Ullswater in autumn

Lake District wins UNESCO World Heritage Status

10th July 2017

The Lake District is UK’s first national park to win UNESCO World Heritage Status and joins the Taj Mahal, the Great Wall of China and the Grand Canyon in being given one of the highest accolades on the … Read more »

Racing down the finish straight at Cartmel Races

Lake District Events August to December 2017

5th April 2017

Here’s the 3rd selection of our guide to this year’s festivals, country shows, and events taking place around the Lake District and Cumbria.

I’ve picked out a selection of our favourite events from August through to Christmas 2017.

This list is … Read more »

Image of Holker Hall

Lake District and Cumbria Events May, June & July 2017

26th February 2017

Here’s the 2nd part of our guide to this year’s festivals, country shows, and events taking place around the Lake District and Cumbria.

The variety of events is hugely varied and there’s something going on every week. and I’ve … Read more »

Image of Chilli Festival at Holker Hall

Lake District and Cumbria events February, March, April 2017

1st February 2017

There are so many wonderful events scheduled this year in the Lake District and Cumbria.

2017 is going to be a very exciting year with a whopping 203 country shows, festivals and events taking place around the Lake District … Read more »

Horses jumping the hurdles at Cartmel Races

Cartmel Races 2017

27th December 2016

The 2017 racing fixtures for Cartmel are always exiting news for the many lovers of Cartmel Races .

2017 carries on where 2016 left off with a record 9 days of horse racing on the village racecourse.

The confirmed  2017 racing … Read more »

The Historic Gatehouse in Cartmel Village

Cartmel to get Exciting new Food Shop

5th July 2016

Cartmel’s famous chef Simon Rogan is looking to open a shop in an historic Cartmel building.

Simon Rogan’s company ‘Rogell’ has submitted a planning application to turn Cartmel Priory Gatehouse Cottage into a shop. The Cavendish Street property would … Read more »

Lowther Show

Lake District Events 2016

27th May 2016

The Lake District is much loved for its stunning scenery, amazing walks, lovely country pubs and gorgeous holiday cottages. But did you know that the Lake District is also fast becoming a destination for the large volume of events held … Read more »

View from Brant Fell near Windermere

Fascinating facts about Cumbria

26th May 2016

We love this great blog written by Beth & Steve Pipe who have a new book out entitled Historic Cumbria Off the beaten track. Their website and this blog is available … Read more »