The Lake District

30 May 2020

Shipwrecks and Sunken Secrets

Under its surface shipwrecks litter the North Sea, but it can be hard to believe that the scenic North Yorkshire Coast we see today is home ...

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3 May 2020

Spectacular Lake District Walks on our Doorstep

With so many spectacular  Lake District walks on our doorstep, it's a tough job narrowing the list down to just 5. The Lake District Nation...

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28 April 2020

The Self Isolation Bird Club

TV presenter and naturalist, Chris Packham has launched an online birdwatching community called the Self Isolation Bird Club to offer an esc...

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13 April 2020

Things to do Outdoors During Lockdown

Looking after the Thirley Cotes Farm estate is a year-round job and as the summer months arrive, all our hard work will have paid off as the...

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28 March 2020

#BlossomWatch

Some bloomin' good news during this turbulent time! The National Trust is launching #BlossomWatch to lift the nation's spirits and connect w...

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8 March 2020

Dog Friendly Pubs in the Lake District

There is nothing more enjoyable than a tail wag worthy walk and many visitors to the Lakes bring their furry friend(s) along. Which can only...

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25 February 2020

Keswick's natural attractions

There are many peaceful and picturesque walks in and around the Lake District's most idyllic market towns. Each route sending ramblers on a ...

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30 January 2020

Life at the Edge

The Old Coastguard Station in Robin Hood’s Bay will help you discover what makes this part of the North Yorkshire Coast so special. The cur...

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30 January 2020

All aboard Whitby's Bark Endeavour

The authentic replica of HMS Endeavour, which was sailed by Captain James Cook during his scientific expeditions of 1748 has be traditionall...

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