Lake District Myths of Monsters, Fairies and Mysterious Beasts Bownessie and The Bassenthwaite Eachy You’ve heard of the Loch Ness Monster, but Cumbria has its own lake monsters to keep an eye out for. Bownessie, said to live in the deep waters of Lake Windermere, is a huge, fast-moving, amphibious creature with sightings dating back […]

Discover the Lake District’s Legendary Connections to Film and Fiction  The Lake District is no stranger to drama.  Towering fells, shimmering waters, and timeless landscapes provide a natural stage for stories — both real and imagined.  It’s no wonder this spectacular corner of England has become a favourite backdrop for filmmakers, novelists, poets, and storytellers […]

Read our top 7 days out with the kids in the Lake District for ideas on how to entertain the children on a weeks holiday in Cumbria.  Having tested all of these ourselves with our own children and grandchildren we know these will be a great hit with children big and small. The Lake District […]

The Easter holidays are always a special time of year, the first school holidays of the year where the weather is that bit warmer and promised signs of summer are all around.  The daffodils, tulips, crocuses and cherry blossoms are in full bloom, turning a bleak landscape into a tapestry of colour.  The bleeting of […]

What do you do on a wet day in February whilst on a family holiday?  You go on an adventure of course! Find out how our family spent a wet winters day in the Lake District. We are a multigenerational family including grandparents, parents and children ranging from 1 to 13 years old, finding an […]

  We all know the build up to Christmas is as exciting as the day itself when you have children.  The run up to Christmas can be filled with fun and laughter as you join in with the festive activities on offer throughout Cumbria. Here we have selected 7 of our favorite places to visit […]

Cumbria and the Lake District is so much more than fells and lakes, however there is no doubting that the combination of both give holidaymakers an adventurous holiday, perfect for making memories. Head into the fells and search for that elusive ice cream van at the summit (my son has still yet to find it) […]