Journey of discovery at The Lakes Distillery

JOIN the The Lakes Distillery,near Bassenthwaite Lake, for the Lakes Autumn Whisky Festival and celebrate all things whisky. Our tour guides are ready to take you on a journey of discovery as they guide you through our whisky making process right up to spirit being laid to rest.

Not a whisky fan? You can take part in spirit tastings, sample our BBQ, dine alfresco and meet our herd of alpacas, or watch the Border Reivers Re-enactment.
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From literary classic to modern favourites

THE theme of Kendal Torchlight 2018 is ‘Books & Authors, from literary classics to more modern favourites. Kendal’s Torchlight Carnival is one of a kind to be held this year on September 14. 

Every year people line the streets to watch the procession, which involves local businesses, schools, organisations and clubs. From decorated floats and all manner of vehicles, to dancing troupes and marching musicians.

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Contrasts of classic and contemporary

FEW historic houses can offer wonderful vistas, ancient woodlands, peaceful sounds of wildlife and at the same time be a vibrant centre for contemporary art.  A paradise of art and nature, Brantwood in the #LakeDistrict has all the above and more.

Each year the former home of one the great visionaries of the 19th Century, John Ruskin, hosts artists and craftmakers who develop special exhibitions and new displays inspired by the very spirit of Brantwood.

The first of 2018 is Fair and Foul, Jill Rock’s interactive exhibition of 'vegetative grotesques' which takes its name from Ruskin's book Fiction Fair and Foul.

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Cumbria rewards winter visitors

CUMBRIA Tourism has launched the Love Cumbria rewards card for visitors, to give them easy access to some of the special seasonal experiences they can enjoy during the winter months.

From now until mid-March visitors to the Lake District, #Cumbria can take advantage of over 40 exclusive winter warming offers to a host of quality attractions, restaurants and seasonal treats making it the ‘must have’ holiday accessory of the season. The card can either be bought online or at a participating outlet around the county.

The Love Cumbria card includes ‘2 for 1s’ and up to 25% off entrance to popular attractions, cafes and restaurants. For just £10, the card gives 2 people easy access to the offers for a 2 week period from the date of arrival in the Lake District, Cumbria.

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Escape in the Lake District

CHALLENGE your family and friends . . . Cliffhanger Rooms is the Lake Districts Escape Rooms, where between 2 - 6 people are immersed into one of our themed rooms. Similar to the Crystal Maze TV show, you have to find things, solve puzzles, crack codes to escape in 60 minutes. Exciting, Fun and Challenging!

There are 3 rooms to choose from The Pharaohs Curse, Bank Vault Heist and Haunted Pirate Ship.

www.cliffhangerrooms.co.uk


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UNESCO status for the Lake District great for tourism

THE news of the UNESCO status for the Lake District has been welcomed with open arms from many in the tourism and travel industry. Pitchup.com, which features camping and glamping sites in the Lakes has reported that bookings in the region are up 72% year on year over the last three months.

Commenting on the news Pitchup.com founder Dan Yates said: “The news of the UNESCO World Heritage Status for the Lake District is fantastic for the leisure industry and tourism. It means that one of the UK’s most loved National Parks will now be protected forever, for future generations to enjoy. For businesses operating in the area this status is going to raise interest and appeal and we’re anticipating a strong drive on bookings to the area.”

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Theatrical Magic with Peter Rabbit this Summer

SMASH hit Beatrix Potter™ Musical Adventure Where is Peter Rabbit™? returns for more theatrical magic this summer in Bowness-on-Windermere.

Currently shortlisted for Cumbria Tourism Event of the Year, the performance which attracted rave reviews and over 20,000 visitors to the little Theatre in Bowness last summer, is anticipating another successful season with two additional weeks of performances.

Where Is Peter Rabbit? – at the Old Laundry Theatre at The World Of Beatrix Potter™ Attraction from Saturday 10 June – Sunday 3 September 2017. 

Tickets available online at  www.hop-skip-jump.com 

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Cumbrian tourism numbers climb

BETWEEN 2015 and 2016, there was an overall 5.2% increase in tourist numbers and 4.1% in tourism revenue in #Cumbria. 

This is mainly due to increasing numbers of day trippers over the last 12 months, which were up 6% on 2015. It also reflects the 2016 Visitor Attractions Performance Survey carried out by Cumbria Tourism’s research team, which showed an average 7.2% rise in people visiting tourist attractions across the county.

There is also a longer-term upward trend in overnight stays, which have grown by 1.2 million visits (or 22.3%) since 2013.

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Great Heritage

ENJOY a fabulous trip back in time by simply downloading the Great Heritage 2017 Guide to the best castles, museums, historic houses, gardens and churches across the Lake District and Cumbria. 

Full of ideas for intriguing days out the guide is brimming over with quirky things to discover, from a Bee Penthouse to a Sleeping Giant and a Viking helmet chandelier to a Faerie Glen!

There is also the opportunity to win a 2-night break with luxury accommodation and FREE entry for one year to any of our attractions. 

www.cumbriaslivingheritage.co.uk/competition-2017-2/

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Tyranosaurus Rex Visits Cumbria

THE Rheged Centre in Penrith, #Cumbria will be hosting an exhibition from the Natural History Museum in London from July 12 - September 3.

The #Dinosaurs Encounter #exhibition features ten more intricately detailed models, with state of the art animatronics and sound effects that will transport you back millions of years in time. Study replicas of ancient fossils taken from the Natural History Museum’s Archives, compare your feet to the footprint of a T-Rex and examine a replica of its skull which you can touch and feel!

£6.50 Adult, £5.50 for concessions, £5 for children (16 and under) and Children 2 and under are free.  Timed exhibition entry daily every 1.5 hrs from 10:45am – 3:15pm.

Or Book your tickets online in advance and skip the Box Office queue 

www.rheged.com/event/dinosaur-encounter-family-exhibition/

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We are sailing . . .

GLENRIDDING Sailing Centre located on the shores of Ullswater is participating in the RYA Push The Boat Out event, which will see hundreds of sailing clubs and training centres up and down the country offering free or low cost ‘have a go’ sailing taster sessions and open days during May. 

They will be running two sessions on Sunday 14th and 21st May.

Sessions last one hour and cost only £5 per person. They will also be offering Discount Vouchers towards their RYA sailing courses to those that enjoyed their experience and wish to take sailing further.

www.glenriddingsailingcentre.co.uk/offers-events/

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Easter kite festival

GIGANTIC kites will be in action this coming Easter weekend at Birdoswald Roman Fort on Hadrian’s Wall with breathtaking displays including synchronised demonstrations to music. You can also have a go at making your very own kite and try it out in the family flying area!

Run by English Heritage the festival will run from Sat 15 – Mon 17 April and is open from 11am - 5pm.

Tickets from £4.90 for children and £7.50 for adults, family tickets are also available.

www.english-heritage.org.uk

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Cumbrian Comfort

THE doors to the iconic Queens Head at Troutbeck, in the #LakeDistrict, will reopen on the March 29 following a 2 million pound investment by Robinsons Brewery. The former 17th century coaching Inn will boast an eclectic mix of ancient Cumbrian and contemporary decor alongside it’s iconic four poster bar. 

The brand-new Queens Head will feature a large drinking area with cosy and secluded dining areas, with focus being around the three original real fireplaces which are being lovingly restored.

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Theatre by the Lake

THEATRE by The Lake (TBTL) – Cumbria’s only producing theatre - is delighted to announce its eagerly anticipated 2017 season, the first under the leadership of new Artistic Director, Conrad Lynch – marking the theatre’s bold move to being a producer-led venue for the first time. Theatre by the Lake is on the edge of the bustling Lake District town of Keswick in a uniquely beautiful setting close to Derwentwater.

World Premiere of William Wordsworth - by award-winning playwright Nicholas Pierpan

World Premiere of Remarkable Invisible –by Laura Eason, writer of Sex with Strangers

World Premiere of Howard Brenton’s new adaptation of Miss Julie

Major revivals of Two-Way Mirror, After the Dance and Handbagged

First Co-productions with Royal Exchange Theatre, English Touring Theatre, Shared Experience and Jermyn Street Theatre

Tickets go on general sale from January 9th, 2017. Full theatre listings and bookings will be available. 

attheatrebythelake.com 

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Competiton Cumbria

#STAYCATIONS are the perfect way to enjoy what is on our doorstep and while the weather may not always be perfect the outstanding scenery in #Cumbria should more than make up for it.

What better way to enjoy something than when its free? Golakes the official website for The Lake District, Cumbria has some #competitions running that can give you that freedom.

• WIN a Holiday for a family of four in one of the most idyllic location in the Lake District … Wetherlam located on the shores of Windermere. This prize is to celebrate the release of the 2016 film Swallows & Amazons.

• Win a two-night cosy cultural break just for two with Lakes Culture and win tickets and passes to some outstanding theatre, music and exhibitions whilst indulging in one of the most luxurious hot-tub suites you will find in the Lake District at Applegarth Villa & Restaurant.

www.golakes.co.uk/prize-draws

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Record figures continue into the Autumn for Cumbria

PROVISIONAL figures from #Cumbria Tourism’s research team reveal record occupancy levels continued well into the Autumn months for the county’s accommodation providers. The news is a positive boost for the organisation’s winter marketing campaign that has been designed to generate bookings and raise awareness of what’s on in Cumbria over the traditionally quieter months.

• In September: Cumbria’s overall room occupancy was the highest for a decade, hitting 79.4%.

• In October: Serviced accommodation room occupancy at 68.3% was as strong as 2015 (which was the highest recorded for several years).

• Self-catering occupancy hit 66.9% in October – the highest EVER recorded for an October.

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Cumbria Tourism teams up with UK’s leading outdoor retailer

BLACKS the leading outdoor retailer in the UK has thrown its weight behind #Cumbria Tourism’s winter marketing campaign to promote the county as an all-year-round destination.

Other key names to back Cumbria Tourism’s winter marketing campaign include HF Holidays, Stagecoach, Lakelovers and the Lakes Culture project.

The businesses will be involved in a range of promotional activities nationally, including a wide range of digital marketing, competitions and feature ads in glossy magazines to show that the Lake District, Cumbria is #theplacetobe this winter.

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