Home Grown Cumbrian Grub: Herdwick Lamb
Visiting the Cumbrian fells means serene landscapes, rolling hills and of course flocks of Herdwick sheep. In our next series, we will be taking a look at what makes our traditionally reared lamb so distinctively good and find out how these woolly mammals became synonymous with the Lakes. Go out for a bite to eat in any of the […]
Go Herdwick
Herdwick sheep are as much a part of the Lake District as the lakes, the fells and the rain. They are the native breed of the central and western Lake District and live on the highest of England’s mountains. They are a point of interest for first time visitors to the Lake District and they […]
The Bad Tempered Dragon
Whether it was a story of bears, creatures in the woods or of magical lands far away we all remember our favourite childhood books. Jennifer Clark from Carlisle has written her own children’s book about bad tempered dragon; could this become the new favourite bedtime story? The Bad Tempered Dragon tells the tale of a […]
The Binnacle at the Distressed Sailor
The Binncale at the Distressed Sailor is one of Whitehaven’s finest examples of the phoenix rising from the ashes. What was once a derelict unloved building now boasts a stylish contemporary interior and is one of the finest speciality restaurants in the area. The restaurant was brought to life when local fishmonger and business owner, […]
The Glasshouse: From Tapas to Thai
The Glass House is the newest and possibly prettiest addition to Whitehaven. From Tapas to Thai, this restaurant caters for all tastes, be it traditional English pub grub or delicacies of Thailand, their flexible menu is enough to tantalise any taste buds. Opening three months ago, The Glass House is already a popular destination for […]
Keeping Up With The Trends At Threads
Are you in need of some new threads? Are your jeans so old they no longer get away with the ‘distressed’ look? Well there is one store in Whitehaven that can help. Threads clothing store in Whitehaven has been dressing the town’s men for more than 40 years. Whether it’s a dressier occasion or a […]
Get Into Gear With Top Shear
Joseph Thomas and his wife, Alison have come a long way from the dusty roads of Afghanistan and are now patrolling the roads of Carlisle armed with clippers and a tub of hair gel. The couple, who spent many years in the armed forces, took a huge step in 2014 when they both left their […]
A Chat With: Will Young
He has come a long way since his very first audition on Pop Idol. Winning the competition back in 2002 on what now seems like a vintage television show, Will Young has paved out quite a career over the past 15 years. The Guide’s Rachel Flynn chats to the ‘Leave Right Now’ singer, ahead of […]
The White Mare Bags ‘Best Pub’ Award
The White Mare in Beckermet has been named the Best Pub in Cumbria in the National Pub and Bar Awards. The White Mare will now represent Cumbria at the national awards event in London in May. The White Mare was re-opened, following a £400,000 makeover in May 2015 by Dianne Irving, a former Primary School […]
150 Years of Peter Rabbit and Friends
Can you believe it’s been 150 years since the birth of one of the world’s most loved children’s authors? For more than century, Beatrix Potter has captured the imaginations and hearts of millions of people with her illustrated tales of bouncing bunnies, mischievous mice and dainty ducks. In homage to one of our most loved […]
