Winter 17
The Crown and Mitre Accommodation
The Crown and Mitre Hotel, Carlisle offers the perfect mix of Edwardian grandeur, beautiful original features including a real log fire and elegant sweeping stair case plus all the modern comforts of home to create a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere. Ideally situated for both business and pleasure, with a thriving shopping centre, varied night life […]
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Hunday Manor Accommodation
Style and relaxation served with a warm Cumbrian welcome Welcome to our friendly 4* Country House Hotel near Workington, Lillyhall and Cockermouth, peacefully located between the stunning Western Lake District fells and Cumbrian coast. Here at Hunday Manor we have the perfect balance of style, comfort and character mixed with a genuine warm, welcoming atmosphere […]
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Hundith Hill Accommodation
Located in the picturesque Lorton Valley, Cockermouth, Hundith Hill is a beautiful Country House Hotel, offering stunning views of the Cumbrian countryside and fells. With 25 tastefully decorated bedrooms, 2 dedicated function suites, a fine-dining restaurant, a modern bar and plush lounge, Hundith Hill is the perfect venue for country escapes, weddings, conferences, events and […]
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2018 Season Launch at Theatre by the Lake
Conrad Lynch, Theatre by the Lake’s Artistic Director and Chief Executive, will reveal details of his eagerly anticipated plans for 2018 at a free public event at the theatre on Friday 8 December at 10.00am. The theatre is inviting everyone to attend the launch of the 2018 season to find out what’s in store for the […]
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Art Inspired By Storm Desmond Goes on Show in Carlisle
It’s not often an art exhibition comes with a health warning but visitors to a display inspired by Storm Desmond that opens in Carlisle next week (Nov 20 – Dec 1) are being encouraged to come prepared. Earlier this year the University of Cumbria Institute of the Arts, in partnership with Carlisle City Council, launched […]
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Gosforth Hall Accommodation
Whether it’s for somewhere special for that someone special, holiday or business, look no further as we offer some of the best bedrooms in this area. Copley Suite The Copley Suite takes up the whole of the South Wing on the top floor and is one of the largest bedroom and bathrooms in West Cumbria. […]
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Set Up Your Stall at Whitehaven’s Festive Markets
A RANGE of festivities is on offer at Whitehaven Market this Christmas with a series of events being held as a treat for traders and visitors alike. Copeland Borough Council, which runs markets in Whitehaven, Cleator Moor and Egremont, is offering traders the chance to bag a stall over the festive period for a discounted […]
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Charity Launches Annual Winter Warmth Appeal
THREE hundred pairs of slippers, one for each life sadly lost to the winter cold .This image, created to launch Cumbria Community Foundation’s annual Winter Warmth Appeal, has graphically brought home the harsh reality of a cold winter and fuel poverty in the county. Sitting alongside Surprise View and overlooking Derwentwater, near Keswick, the juxtaposition […]
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Roast Turkey with Pomegranate Glaze
This pomegranate glaze brings seasonal flavours to the table and transforms the traditional turkey into a taste sensation. Ingredients 1 12-to-14-pound fresh turkey 2 onions, cut into wedges 3 carrots, peeled and cut into 6-inch lengths 3 stalks celery, cut into 6-inch lengths 3 parsnips, peeled and cut into 6-inch lengths 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, […]
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The Secrets Beneath The Soil
A treasure trove of Roman secrets has been unearthed beneath the surface of Carlisle Cricket Club. When work began to rebuild Carlisle Cricket Club’s pavilion earlier this year, following damage during Storm Desmond, the last thing anyone expected to uncover, was a wealth of Roman remains that would tell a fascinating story about the city’s […]
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