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What to do When it Rains in the Lake District

Posted: 7th November, 2017 If you’re planning a trip to the Lakes, it’s best to be prepared for both rain and shine. Even if it’s more of the former, there’s plenty to keep you occupied throughout this beautiful region. Weather in Cumbria certainly couldn’t be called boring with the phrase ‘four seasons in a day’ summing it up quite... Read More

Plan Your Own Swallows & Amazons Adventure

Posted: 4th October, 2017 Both children and adults alike have been enraptured with Arthur Ransome’s classic tale of adventure and friendship, Swallows & Amazons, since its release all the way back in 1930. With a thrilling narrative that combines treasure hunting, swashbuckling and the carefree exploits of childhood – the story has undoubtedly stood the test of time, even... Read More

The Literary Lakes

Posted: 12th September, 2017 England’s beautiful Lake District is well-known for its amazing scenery. It’s no surprise the region has formed an inspiration and backdrop to some of our most famous wordsmiths, with the likes of William Wordsworth and Samuel Taylor Coleridge being the most well-known. Wordsworth and his fellow poets were amongst the first to write of the... Read More