Low Wood Bay Hosts Lake District Adventure Break for Help for Heroes
25 Sep 2018
Low Wood Watersports Centre was the scene of military action this week, with WWII vehicles and servicemen and women from Catterick Garrison. This was the big-hearted vision of David Forster, member of the North East Military Vehicle Club. Amphibious Military Vehicle in front of Low Wood Bay Marina Whilst watching a documentary in 2014 about Help for […]
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Lake District Days Out with the Children
27 Aug 2018
Lynda, our Low Wood Bay Concierge, is frequently asked, where are the best places to go in the area with children? Here are a few Half Term suggestions for our guests… Boat Cruise to Bowness and Lakeside From Waterhead, take Windermere Lake Cruises Freedom of the Lake family ticket. This gives a full 24 hours to explore the UK’s […]
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10 Ways to make Lake District Walks Fun for Children
27 Aug 2018
In theory, walking with children in The Lake District should be a delight and a family bonding activity. However, the reality can sometimes fall a little short. If memory serves me correctly (and it is a few years ago now), getting my young children out on a family walk in the Lake District could be as painful as sticking […]
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10 Open Water Swimming Tips from Cassie Patten
27 Jul 2018
If anybody can give advice about how to improve your open water swimming performance it is Cassie Patten! Olympic medallist and winner of the inaugural Great North Swim in 2008, Cassie has encouraged thousands of us to dive in and have a go. We asked her recently to give us her top ten tips at one […]
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Lake District Adventure on the Via Ferrata Xtreme
27 Jul 2018
Whether your ideal day out in the Lake District is a gentle stroll by a meandering stream, a more strenuous hike up a mountain or a heritage rail journey, it would appear that there is something for everyone. Here’s one for the more adventurous. Safely attached to the side of a cliff! The Iron Road I hate ironing, but this is a […]
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Celebrating English Wine Week at Lancaster House
27 Jul 2018
The UK is a premium wine-producing region, with around 500 vineyards in England and Wales with vineyards covering over 4,500 acres and producing many prestigious sparkling and still wines. With English Wine Week fast approaching, Saturday 28th May – Sunday 5th June 2016 we take a look at the history behind English Wine. Making Wine in England since 1066 There’s […]
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Pasture Promise Milk – The Journey from the Farm to our Hotels
27 Jul 2018
Lancaster House is proud to support local suppliers. This week the FAO (the Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations) celebrated World Milk Day so we followed the milk trail from farm to dairy to see first-hand where our milk comes from. Cherrie tells us about their grand day out… Cows grazing in open fields at Stephenson’s Dairy farm […]
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Five Lake District Gardens to Visit This Summer
17 Jul 2018
On a glorious day out in the Lake District there can be no better pastime than wandering through some of the finest examples of garden design in the country. With landscape architects the calibre of Thomas Mawson, Guillaume Beaumont and even William Wordsworth himself, you will find yourself spoilt for choice. Here are five that we think top […]
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Lancaster House, Three Musketeers & Cheese-to-Go
09 Jul 2018
We sent Lancaster House theatre buff, John Jemont, to an evening of high adventure at Williamson Park. What a delightful way to enjoy a beautiful summer evening in the outdoors, with great acting, audience participation and a tasty picnic selection of Lancashire cheese and a glass of port supplied by Lancaster House. Here’s what he […]
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Top Five Car-Free Days Out from Ambleside
27 Jun 2018
We are delighted to introduce you to Dr and Mrs Eagle, regular guests to Waterhead. They share with us their top 5 car-free days out from the hotels in Ambleside, which adds to a relaxing stay in the Lake District. Waterhead Hotel Having tried lots of places over the years Waterhead remains our favourite. It’s a luxurious break without the guess work of whether the bed will be […]
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