Following a season of BBC programmes on the issues surrounding mental health, and particularly how sport or exercise can benefit our psychological well-being, we feel privileged that ex-serviceman, Ryan, participating in a Help for Heroes expedition to the Lake District has shared his story with us. One in four people in the UK experience mental […]
English Lakes Hotels Resorts & Venues are delighted that UNESCO have agreed with the Lake District bid and have elevated our much-loved land and rich culture to World Heritage status. When we consider the English Lake District, our immediate thoughts are the people that have created and maintained the heritage of this compelling and beautiful part of the […]
An increasing number of English Lakes Conference guests are discovering that once the business in the conference room is done for the day, there’s still time to explore their beautiful surroundings in the Lake District and even participate in activities or light-hearted events. Here’s a few examples of how groups have made the most of our stunning Lake District […]
Stuck for inspiration for Mother’s Day? Here are a few suggestions you may not have considered yet. Whether you think she’d like an adrenaline rush, new skill for life, a stylish cocktail or sumptuous Sunday lunch, we hope something here will inspire you… Arrive ‘n’ Drive One for High-energy Mums! Arrive ‘n’ Drive karting is a 30-minute spin […]
Whether Mum is someone who loves outdoor adventure, or more inclined to coffee and a good read, there is something in the Lake District to make Mother’s Day just right for her. Here are a few suggestions from English Lakes Hotels that you may not have considered yet… An Afternoon of Opera Sink into the […]
Lancaster House is sharing it’s biggest secret – The Forest of Bowland. ‘Grandeur’, ‘Isolation’, ‘Outstanding Natural Beauty’ are words and phrases used to describe this spectacular area right on the doorstep of Lancaster House. It is a place that will tick most people’s holiday wish list. Here are just five of the many wonderful walks available. Packed with […]
‘Grandeur’, ‘Isolation’, ‘Outstanding Natural Beauty’ are words and phrases used to describe the spectacular Forest of Bowland, which is right on the doorstep of Lancaster House. It may not be an area that immediately springs to mind when planning a holiday, but we’d like to show you in a series of blogs why this is a […]
Steve Darvill of The Handmade Ice Cream Company is producing delicious ice cream for both The Wild Boar and Blue Smoke on The Bay. We caught up with him on a recent trip to The Wild Boar. Chef had agreed to smoke the almonds he needed for the Blue Smoke Smoked Almond and Maple Syrup recipe. […]
We all love a good cup of coffee, and we believe there’s none finer than Lonton’s coffee served at Norman’s, Low Wood Bay’s Juice and Coffee Bar. A Coffee Obsession Coffee is all about great taste. Sit back, cafetiere to hand, and we’ll tell you the story of Lontons Coffee, where it comes from and the coffee-loving friends […]
Adding an activity to your wedding plans can be a fantastic way of entertaining wedding guests, or perfect as a pre-wedding get together. The Wild Boar has several outdoor activities to get your Wild wedding plans off to a great start. Popular Wedding Entertainment in The Wild Boar woods Meet Mike Coates, part of The Wild Boar family […]