Cumbria Tourism Awards 2023

Low Wood Bay Resort & Spa is on the shortlist for the 2023 Cumbria Tourism awards as a leading wedding venue in the Lake District. The venue first ventured into the mainstream wedding industry over 30 years ago. With panoramic views of Windermere and the Langdale Pikes as a spectacular backdrop for unrivalled wedding photographs,… Continue reading Cumbria Tourism Awards 2023

Lancashire Wedding made perfect for Wedding Coordinator

Angela Martindale probably didn’t realise when she got married at Lancaster House Hotel in 2016 that in half a dozen years or so her daughter Nicole Pilkington would in some ways be following in her footsteps. Nicole is currently a wedding co-ordinator at our Lancashire venue which specialises in helping couples tie the knot with… Continue reading Lancashire Wedding made perfect for Wedding Coordinator

Keira Carrick | Spa Training & Development Manager

All in a day’s work – A range of different careers in hospitality. A Career In Hospitality At English Lakes Hotels, Resorts & Venues, we have some great jobs available.  It’s not just the obviously crucial positions, from a restaurant assistant or reservationist to a breakfast chef or customer service supervisor. Hospitality roles are by nature… Continue reading Keira Carrick | Spa Training & Development Manager

National Tree Week

National Tree Week

While you’re enjoying your hotel stay in the Lake District or North Lancashire, have you ever thought of helping out with some tree planting? Celebrate National Tree Week with English Lakes Hotels National Tree Week, an initiative spearheaded by The Tree Council, is celebrated in the UK every year at the end of November. It’s a… Continue reading National Tree Week

Five Fun Days Out from Lancaster House

We like to keep our visitors to Lancaster House informed of what’s going on in the area. We’ve selected just a few activities in and around Lancaster to suit different interests, price ranges and age levels. Take your pick …

English Lakes Green Team Help ‘Fix the Fells’

A Team from English Lakes volunteer to Fix the Fells

Visitors to English Lakes have donated an incredible £187,500 to date through our Visitor Giving scheme. If you ever wondered about how that money is used and if it’s making a difference, our Green Team went to find out. They spent a day with Rob Clarke, National Trust Basecamp Community Ranger and a wonderful team… Continue reading English Lakes Green Team Help ‘Fix the Fells’

English Lakes Service Awards – An Opportunity to say Thank You!

On 14th June 1997, our previous Managing Director, Michael Berry, was awarded the O.B.E. for services to training and tourism in Cumbria. Twenty years later, English Lakes strives to continue that legacy of training within the industry. An important part of recognising the achievements of our employees is our quarterly Service Awards Lunches, attended by the… Continue reading English Lakes Service Awards – An Opportunity to say Thank You!

Low Wood Watersports – Kara’s Help for Heroes Adventure

In the third blog of our series on Help for Heroes and North East Military Vehicle Club trip to The Lake District and their visit to Low Wood Bay Watersports Centre, Kara shares her experience of being part of last year’s Lake District adventure. 

Five Heritage Days Out in the Lake District

At English Lakes, we enjoy recommending local activities and events to visitors from around the world. For those wanting to explore the heritage of the Lake District, we’ve put together a list of five of our favourite heritage days out.