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KESWICK’S UNEXPECTED GEM: Derwent Pencil Museum turns a simple idea into a fun, family-friendly day out
KESWICK’S UNEXPECTED GEM Derwent Pencil Museum turns a simple idea into a fun, family-friendly day out. by Danni Murphy Be honest. How many times have you walked past the Derwent Pencil Museum in Keswick and thought, “A museum about pencils? I’ll give that a miss.” You’re not alone… At first glance, it doesn’t exactly sound […]
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A Taste of Christmas at The Rum Story Gift Shop
A TASTE OF CHRISTMAS AT THE RUM STORY GIFT SHOP An Aladdin’s cave of Cumbrian-made delights. by Danni Murphy Step into Christmas cheer at The Rum Story Gift Shop in Whitehaven — a cosy festive haven tucked inside the historic Jefferson’s Rum Story building. Brimming with seasonal sparkle, mouth-watering local treats, and thoughtful gifts, it’s […]
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Head Chef Wanted at England’s Best Café
Head Chef Wanted at England’s Best Café Join the Lanercost Café Team! by Danielle Murphy The best cafe in England is looking for a chef! Lanercost Cafe is renowned for its stunning food, gorgeous location and friendly staff and they are on the hunt to find a head chef who will fit right in. Based […]
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First Ever Jazz Weekend for Carlisle Cathedral
First Ever Jazz Weekend for Carlisle Cathedral Over the Early May Bank Holiday weekend Carlisle Cathedral is holding its first ever Jazz Weekend… involving concerts, a sax workshop, a tea dance and more! The weekend begins on Friday 2 May, with an opening night concert, as Tommaso Starace (sax), Martin Longhawn (hammond organ) and Steve […]
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RECIPE: Courgette Loaf Cake, by Allonby Tearoom and Gift Shop
COURGETTE LOAF CAKE with Lemon Frosting by Allonby Tea Rooms Ingredients: 50g walnuts 125ml sunflower oil, plus extra for greasing 3 Free Range Medium Eggs 125g light brown soft sugar 250g courgettes (about 2 medium courgettes), coarsely grated 225g plain flour 1 tsp ground cinnamon 1 tsp baking powder 1/2 tsp bicarbonate of soda 1/2 […]
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Allonby Tearooms share their gorgeous gooey Millionaire’s Cheesecake recipe!
Millionaire’s Cheesecake by Allonby Tea Rooms PREP: 35mins, plus at least 1hr chilling SERVINGS: 10-12 slices Ingredients • 75g butter, melted, plus extra for the tin • 250g shortbread biscuits • 250g mascarpone • 300g full-fat soft cheese • 50g icing sugar • 40g cocoa powder • 300ml double cream • ½ x 397g can caramel or 200g dulce de leche • 50g dark chocolate, chopped • […]
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Cafe Lanercost officially the best cafe in England!
Not only is Cafe Lanercost the best cafe in Cumbria, it’s officially the best cafe in England too! Just two years after opening its doors, Lanercost Tea Room and Gift Shop, near Brampton, has been awarded Best Cafe in England 2023. The lovely little cafe and boutique gift shop is set within the grounds of […]
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Net A Great Christmas Gift
The staff at the Treasure Trove Gift shop at The Lake District Coast Aquarium in Maryport have a great feel for what visitors, and locals, are looking for this Christmas. They are always on hand with suggestions, if asked, which means they cater for impulse purchases by visitors as well as meeting the needs of […]
