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Carlisle Cathedral’s East Window named as “Nation’s Favourite”
Carlisle Cathedral’s East Window named as “Nation’s Favourite” Carlisle Cathedral’s East Window has been named the Nation’s Favourite Stained Glass Window, in the Divine Light social media campaign and competition organised by the Association of English Cathedrals (AEC). The campaign ran from the beginning of Advent into the New Year and featured a stained-glass window […]
LONG MEG AND HER DAUGHTERS: A stone circle surrounded by myth and legend
LONG MEG AND HER DAUGHTERS A stone circle surrounded by myth and legend. by Jonathan Fraser, Cumbria and the Borders History Long Meg and Her Daughters is located near Little Salkeld outside of Penrith. It dates back to the Neolithic Period with its use containing into the Bronze Age. It is the third widest stone […]
Warm up this Winter at The Shepherds Arms – Ennerdale’s Cosy Lakeland Gem
Warm up this Winter at The Shepherds Arms Ennerdale’s Cosy Lakeland Gem. by Danni Murphy If you are craving fresh air, great food and a taste of true Lakeland hospitality, The Shepherds Arms in Ennerdale is the perfect place to head this winter. Just where the Wainwright Coast to Coast route turns towards wild […]
A GLOBAL VOICE, GROUNDED IN CUMBRIA: Inside the world of luxury travel’s most influential blogger
A GLOBAL VOICE, GROUNDED IN CUMBRIA Inside the world of luxury travel’s most influential blogger. by Danni Murphy Forget London. Forget New York. If you are looking for one of the world’s most influential luxury travel bloggers, you will find him not in a global media hub but in the humble Cumbrian town of Kendal. […]
The History of St. Bees Priory: Centuries of History, Raids and Restoration
THE HISTORY OF ST. BEES PRIORY St. Bees Priory has stood witness to centuries of history, raids and restoration. by Jonathan Fraser, Cumbria and the Borders History The name St. Bees comes from its 12th century name Kirkeby Becock which translates to Church Town of St. Bega, St. Bee being another name for Bega. The […]
Britain’s most breathtaking road trips revealed – Cumbria comes out on top!
BRITAIN’S MOST BREATHTAKING ROAD TRIPS REVEALED New research from Isuzu UK has uncovered the nation’s most awe-inspiring and peaceful driving routes, proving you don’t need to travel abroad to enjoy world-class scenery. by Danielle Murphy From the dramatic fells of the Lake District to the wild coasts of Wales and the highland passes of Scotland, […]
FLYCAMPING: A growing threat to Cumbria’s natural beauty
FLYCAMPING: A growing threat to Cumbria’s natural beauty. by Danielle Murphy For centuries, Cumbria has been celebrated for its rugged beauty — a landscape immortalised in poetry, paintings, and photographs. Artists and visitors alike have long admired the serene majesty of the Lake District. But in recent years, a surge in footfall has brought with […]
Walks with Wildlings: The long summer holidays are the perfect time to escape screens and explore the outdoors
Walks with Wildlings The long summer holidays are the perfect time to escape screens and explore the outdoors with your little wildlings. by Danielle Murphy Here in West Cumbria, a treasure trove of natural spaces awaits, many of them tucked away from the busier tourist spots of the central Lake District. These child-friendly nature reserves […]
Unseen Muncaster Exhibition: A hidden history captured
Unseen Muncaster Exhibition Behind the walls of Muncaster: A hidden history captured. by Danielle Murphy Gary McKeating and his son Tom McKeating have been granted exclusive behind-the-scenes access to the hidden corners of Muncaster Castle, capturing stunning images that reveal glimpses of the castle’s rich and layered past. With a deep appreciation for historic, often […]
From Mud Pits to Ceilidhs: How a Wild Obstacle Race Is Reviving Rural Tourism at Muncaster Castle
From Mud Pits to Ceilidhs: How a Wild Obstacle Race Is Reviving Rural Tourism at Muncaster Castle Muncaster Castle, Cumbria – Race the Tide, the wild all-terrain obstacle race set in the grounds of the historic Muncaster Castle, is fast becoming more than just a sporting event – it’s a bold new model for reimagining rural […]
