Kendal is the third largest town in Cumbria. With a variety of high street names and some superb independent shops, the town centre is a wonderful place for some retail therapy. Kendal’s historic yards have been tastefully transformed into unique …
The charming Edwardian resort of Grange-over-Sands is set between the Lake District fells and Morecambe Bay and offers one of the mildest climates in the North of England. The advent of the Furness Railway transformed the small fishing village of …
Restaurants in Kendal. Guests often ask for our advice on good places to eat out in Kendal. There are many good places to eat in the area and here is just a selection for you.
The village of Coniston lies at the southern end of the Lake District National Park to the west of Windermere and on the north-west shore of Coniston Water. On arrival at his beautiful Lakeland village take a look at the …
Today I am going to take you from Cumbria over the border into Lancashire to discover the Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty known as Arnside & Silverdale.
Cumbria – Battling back from the floods As you are probably aware early last December Storm Desmond caused much damage & flooding in many parts of Cumbria. Kendal was particularly badly affected with many homes and businesses suffering. We consider …
Amazing scenery & beautiful lakes undoubtedly make The Lake District National Park an extremely popular tourist destination. Before the days of tourism Cumbria’s natural resources were used in many different ways to boost the county’s economy. Cumbria has plentiful supplies …
An unusual mixture of Kendal’s charming features to stimulate the senses! See Down by the River Kent on Waterside is a plaque set into the wall. Here you can see the levels where the River Kent has risen to in past …
Circular drive from Kendal through The Lake District to Keswick, Ullswater, Bowness-on-Windermere & back to Kendal. This circular route takes you through The Lake District with some of the most beautiful lakes & magnificent mountains & much to see along …
As the great granddaughter of a Kendal Innkeeper I thought it appropriate to share with you some local knowledge of fine Cumbrian hostelries, breweries & tipples. Jennings Ales are brewed in the traditional way using their own well water. …