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The Cumbrian Boerewors Co. Reign Supreme in Record-Breaking Weekend at Muncaster Sausage Festival
The Cumbrian Boerewors Co. Reign Supreme in Record-Breaking Weekend at Muncaster Sausage Festival The Bank Holiday weekend saw the return of Muncaster’s annual Sausage Festival and it was bigger and better than ever! Records were broken across the board as almost 4000 visitors got involved in three days of sizzling sausage shenanigans. Vistors enjoyed three […]
A packed programme of exhibitions, events and family fun this Spring at The Beacon
WHAT’S ON AT THE BEACON MUSEUM A packed programme of exhibitions, events and family fun this Spring. by Danni Murphy Visitors to the The Beacon Museum can look forward to a vibrant programme of exhibitions and family-friendly events throughout May and June, offering something for all ages. At the heart of the museum’s offering are […]
Wildlife of The Solway Firth [95] The Breadcrumb Sponge
Wildlife of The Solway Firth [95] The Breadcrumb Sponge Halichondria Panicea by Mark Vollers The Solway Firth has remarkable biodiversity and this includes numerous species of invertebrates we call sponges. One of these is the Breadcrumb Sponge which colonises rocky surfaces from extreme low water mark down to 550m and may be found throughout the […]
OFF TO A FLYING START: Solway Aviation Museum boasts a brand new reception, coffee shop and retail area
OFF TO A FLYING START A year of restoration, expansion and aviation history taking flight once again. by Danni Murphy Another exciting year is in prospect at Solway Aviation Museum in 2026. After an extended winter break for major works inside the main museum building, the multiple award-winning visitor attraction opened its doors just before […]
Spring adventures await at Springs Farm, Keswick
Highland Cows and Herdwick Sheep Spring adventures await at Springs Farm. by Danni Murphy If you’re searching for the perfect family day out this spring, look no further than Springs Farm, a place where muddy boots, fresh air and unforgettable animal encounters are all part of the fun. Run by the Hutton family since 1924, […]
I Grew Up 90s: A Celebration of the Decade That Defined a Generation
I Grew Up 90s: A Celebration of the Decade That Defined a Generation Join The Beacon Museum in Whitehaven for a trip back in time with new exhibition; I Grew Up 90’s, a vibrant and immersive exhibition celebrating one of Britain’s most iconic decades. Opening in the Harbour Gallery on 28 March and running until […]
What a great time to be a kid! Celebrate Easter half-term at The Beacon Museum
A GREAT TIME TO BE A KID! Celebrate Easter half-term at The Beacon Museum. by Danni Murphy This Easter half-term, the Beacon Museum is packed with fun and family-friendly activities. From 30th March – 10th April, 2026, children can join Beakid’s Easter-themed workshops on 30th March, running on various dates until the 10th of April. […]
Kinmont Willies escape from Carlisle Castle
KINMONT WILLIE’S ESCAPE FROM CARLISLE CASTLE Kinmont Willie’s great escape. by Jonathan Fraser, Cumbria and the Borders History William Armstrong of Kinmont, also known as ‘Kinmont Willie’, was a notorious Border Reiver. He was born around 1550 and died of old age in around 1610, different sources record his death anywhere between 1608-11. By the […]
Wildlife of The Solway Firth [94] The Plumose Anemone
Wildlife of The Solway Firth [94] The Plumose Anemone Metridium Senile by Mark Vollers This anemone is quite rightly often described as being one of the most beautiful of all native anemones, found on rocky coasts around the UK and Ireland, Western Europe and North America from low tide mark down to at least 100 […]
Gladiators, are you ready? Roman Carlisle comes alive at Tullie
Gladiators, are you ready? Where Worlds Met: Roman Carlisle comes alive at Tullie. by Danni Murphy Nearly two thousand years ago, Carlisle sat at the very edge of the Roman Empire. Known then as Luguvalium, it was a place of movement and exchange where soldiers, traders and families from across the Roman world lived side […]
