Looking for something a little bit unusual for a day out in Lancashire. We’ve listed a few suggestions below, as well as two great hotels to base yourself for your Spring or Summer holiday. Bee Keeping Fancy yourself as a Bee Keeper? Well, here’s your opportunity. The Bee Centre in Preston runs an award-winning Bee Experience where […]
Looking for things to do in Lancashire in Spring or Summer. Here are a few suggestions to put on your ‘must visit’ places. Lots of history, stunning architecture and beautiful settings. Lancaster Castle Credit: Lancashire County Council A fascinating glimpse of Lancashire history through the ages. Lancaster Castle is a site of great importance having […]
Lake District Attractions for Families There’s are lots of great days out to be had in the Lake District for families, including children of all ages. We’ve included a few of our favourite Lake District attractions and experiences for you to choose from. Windermere Lake Cruises This is sort of an indoor-outdoor activity as you […]
Lake District Houses, Castles and Museums We’ve selected a few of the best Lake District houses, castles and museums which will make a great Spring or Summer day out. Beatrix Potter’s Hill Top Possibly the most famous house in the Lake District, although there are a few top spot contenders. Hill Top is the home of Beatrix […]
Low Wood Bay is delighted to be supporting The Pitch, a competition that supports budding UK filmmakers. UK Film-making Industry Success What is The Pitch Launched in 2008, The Pitch has helped thousands of small businesses with training, development and funding. Some of the finalists from previous years have gone on to great success – […]
We are delighted to put the spotlight on English Lakes Executive Chef, Daniel Winstanley. As part of his role, Daniel also heads up the English Lakes Culinary Academy, an aspect of his job that he loves and is very well qualified for. Here’s Daniel’s story. The Lad from ‘up North’ Born and brought up ‘up […]
Lancaster House loves to play host to Car Clubs from around the country as they explore the beautiful county of Lancashire. We were delighted to welcome Morgan Sports Car Club, Yorkshire Centre, for a weekend of exploration, catching up with friends, rest and relaxation. Their treasurer, and treasured member, Jan Lawson, describes their time across […]
In September 2021 Low Wood Bay hotel will switch over to electricity from its new Hydropower electricity scheme. This is the latest environmental initiative at the resort, designed to tap into a natural energy source on site, creating enough energy for about one third of our electricity requirements and further reducing our carbon footprint. Roberto […]
The Wild Boar is delighted to partner with Lake District Falconry, a fresh and exciting new experience that brings the wild things to our ancient woods. History of Falconry It’s hard to give an exact date to the start of falconry but we do know it’s been practised for well over 3000 years, with images […]
You’ve heard of Blackpool rock and Blackpool Tower, but Blackpool Illuminations are just as much part of the vibrant holiday atmosphere of the famous north west town. According to many, the illuminations are the greatest free of charge light show on the planet! From September until the beginning of January there’s an opportunity to visit this fantastic […]