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Homes and Gardens

Guardhouse Cottage

See inside a cottage in the Lake District National Park on the market at £1.5m
Guardhouse Cottage is a remarkable, high specification property situated within the Lake District National Park with breathtaking views to Blencathra.

Robbie Hutchinson

Robbie Hutchinson

A Kendal family joinery business running for 65 years

Lakeland Paints

Lakeland Paints

6 ways to make more sustainable home design choices

The trimming of the world's oldest topiary gets underway at Levens Hall in Kendal, Cumbria.

The trimming of the world's oldest topiary gets underway at Levens Hall in Kendal, Cumbria.

Gardeners begin mammoth six-month trim of world’s oldest topiary

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Things to do

Dufton Pike and Knock Pike seen from the Pennine Way
on the route to High Cup. The conical shape of these hills is
due to their formation 480 million years ago from volcanic ash and slate (c) Helen Shaw

Dufton Pike and Knock Pike seen from the Pennine Way
on the route to High Cup. The conical shape of these hills is
due to their formation 480 million years ago from volcanic ash and slate (c) Helen Shaw

The hidden gem that's a great alternative to Lakeland fells and the Howgills

1,000 years of history at Lowther Castle and Gardens

Backing The Blues the new exhibition charting the 120 year history of Carlisle United FC launches at Tullie in Carlisle.

Backing The Blues the new exhibition charting the 120 year history of Carlisle United FC launches at Tullie in Carlisle.

A new exhibition is celebrating 120 years of Carlisle United

Low level mist in the Langdale valley

Low level mist in the Langdale valley

Spectacular natural phenomena to find in the Lake District

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Travel

The lounge and terrace at Linthwaite House Hotel

Linthwaite House has a certain vibe about it, it’s called escapism
Sarah French holidays at home with a short stay just around the corner at Linthwaite House Hotel

Hampsfell [visitcumbria.com]

Hampsfell [visitcumbria.com]

The best places for a picnic in Cumbria and the Lake District

The Penn in Windermere

The Penn in Windermere

Inside Windermere’s newest accommodation for visitors

Helena Thompson Museum

Helena Thompson Museum

How to spend 24 hours in Workington

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Food and Drink

Harissa-roasted cauliflower, almonds, pomegranate and sweet mango puree

Harissa-roasted cauliflower, almonds, pomegranate and sweet mango puree

Exploring Steven Doherty's legacy at The Brown Horse in Winster

Beth and Jack Bond at The Cottage in the Wood

Beth and Jack Bond at The Cottage in the Wood

The new owners of The Cottage in the Wood, at Whinlatter

Ben Donkin at last year's Westmorland County Show

Ben Donkin at last year's Westmorland County Show

Ben Donki: Head chef at The Café at Lakeland in Windermere

Hot dog at The Drovers Rest

Hot dog at The Drovers Rest

Dining at an award winning pub on the edge of the Solway Coast AONB

The Lakes Distillery range

The Lakes Distillery range

Behind the scenes at Cumbria's only whisky distillery

John's lemon curd and raspberry birthday cake

John's lemon curd and raspberry birthday cake

Group dining experiences at The Big House on the Heaning Estate

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People

Hairy Biker Si King

Hairy Biker Si King

Si King hails ‘remarkable’ motorcycle ride for late Hairy Bikers star Dave Myers

Talented illustrator Josephine Scales on her career and latest project

Ben Browne's letter home in 1724 announcing his marriage

Ben Browne's letter home in 1724 announcing his marriage

A glimpse into life 300 years ago through letters at a Westmorland estate

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Lifestyle

Charlotte Tyson in her shop, Label, at The Old Brewery, Brampton JENNY WOOLGAR PHOTOGRAPHY

Charlotte Tyson in her shop, Label, at The Old Brewery, Brampton JENNY WOOLGAR PHOTOGRAPHY

Pre-loved designerwear Cumbria

Fire walk with Lakeland Wellbeing

Fire walk with Lakeland Wellbeing

Fire walking with Lakeland Wellbeing near Keswick

Parkrun chief executive officer Russ Jefferys with the limited edition Brooks Ghost 16 trainers which have been launched to mark the event's 20th anniversary and to raise money for the parkrun charity

Parkrun chief executive officer Russ Jefferys with the limited edition Brooks Ghost 16 trainers which have been launched to mark the event's 20th anniversary and to raise money for the parkrun charity

Great British Life - National

Parkrun celebrates 20 years of making people healthier and happier

The housing market is reviving and the more positive outlook will continue into 2025, some finance experts have suggested

The housing market is reviving and the more positive outlook will continue into 2025, some finance experts have suggested

Great British Life - National

Housing market ‘is reviving’ amid growth in house prices and mortgage approvals

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