HIDDEN LAKE DISTRICT

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The Village That Disappeared Beneath The Water

If you’ve ever visited Haweswater you’ll know what a stunning view it is with the water, surrounding mountains and sheep, it’s your typical picturesque Lake[…]

Beyond The Caves

Little Langdale has some obvious favourites. Cathedral Caves, Slater’s Bridge, the classic photos and then back on your way. But just around the corner, there’s[…]

The Story of Donald Campbell

If you’ve ever visited Coniston, there’s a good chance you’ve heard the name Donald Campbell. You may have even spotted the Bluebird Café overlooking the[…]

The Woman Who Helped Save the Lake District…

Most people know Beatrix Potter for Peter Rabbit, but few realise she played a key role in shaping the Lake District landscape we see today.

Have You Heard of Elterwater’s Boggle?

Beautiful views, peaceful walks and... a ghostly Boggle? Discover the curious folklore said to haunt Elterwater Common.

The Lake District’s Forgotten Viking Meeting Place

Hidden in Tilberthwaite is an ancient Viking meeting place where local communities once gathered to make decisions, settle disputes and shape life in the valley.

The Lake District Café that Runs on Trust

No staff. No tills. No pressure. Just homemade cakes, hot drinks and a belief that people will do the right thing. Welcome to one of[…]

You know Slater’s Bridge but have you heard of this?

Little Langdale is one of the quieter valleys in the Lake District but hotspots like Cathedral Caves, Slater’s Bridge and Three Shires Stone/Inn are what[…]

King Arthur’s Round Table

One of the many locations to claim a connection to King Arthur and the round table is Eamont Bridge. The site is just to the[…]

Lakeland Gardens Ltd

A fabulous new garden centre is opening on the site of the old Windermere Garden Centre which closed years ago. Lakeland Gardens have filled the[…]

Inglefield Nurseries – A tiny gem of a garden centre

Inglefield Nurseries in Staveley is a small family run business. It’s a beautiful little garden centre specialising in architectural plants, containers and garden statuary. You’ll[…]

Stunning Art Nouveau Stained Glass in Sedburgh

This is St Gregory’s church in the Vale of Lune. The church is tiny and tucked into a sharp corner on the road. Blink and[…]