The Olympic Torch Visits Windermere
06 Sep 2012
[wpvideo qzYbfDzu] [ About This Video ] We have been treated to a fantastic summer of sport. In the run up to the Olympic Games the worlds eyes were set on London with the anticipation of the games opening ceremony. Meanwhile, the Olympic torch embarked on a 70 day tour of the UK and in […]
Continue ReadingLow Wood Bay Watersports Centre
03 Sep 2012
[wpvideo WtsFpJik] [ About This Video ] Meet Paul Brown and the team at the Low Wood Bay Watersports Centre as they show off some of their most popular watersport activities. This video is approximately 4:30 minutes in length. Written by: +Kris Littlewood
Continue ReadingSix Certificates of Excellence for English Lakes
10 Aug 2012
Today English Lakes has received a Certificate of Excellence award from TripAdvisor for each of our six individual properties. The accolades, which honours hospitality excellence, is given only to establishments that consistently achieve outstanding traveller reviews on TripAdvisor, and is extended to qualifying businesses worldwide. Approximately the top 10 percent of accommodations listed on TripAdvisor […]
Continue ReadingA Summer of Sport in The Lake District
27 Jul 2012
[wpvideo v7ntWV1P] [ About This Video ] So far this year we have had many sporting highlights right here on our doorstep on Lake Windermere near our Lake District Hotels. This is a short 30 second video to show some of our local highlights in this Summer of Sports. Written by: +Kris Littlewood
Continue ReadingOur search for community champions continues
25 Jul 2012
We are planning a special summer garden party for 60 community champions in Cumbria and North Lancashire, and would like our local community to get involved. Broadcaster Eric Robson will host the event at Low Wood Bay on the shores of Windermere to celebrate our 60th anniversary. Anyone can nominate someone they feel deserves special […]
Continue ReadingTop Tenor Launches Season of Song
12 Jul 2012
I was expecting an evening of fine operatic singing. After all, Nicky Spence is hailed as ‘Scotland’s top tenor’ and has been getting some excellent reviews of late. I was not expecting to be so thoroughly entertained by Nicky’s quick wit, humour and engaging repartee. His personality and performance launched the Low Wood Bay Events […]
Continue ReadingA Grand Garden Party to Toast Community Champions
27 Jun 2012
We are marking our 60th anniversary by launching a search to find Cumbria and North Lancashire’s community heroes. We want people from across the region to nominate anyone they feel deserves special recognition for the work they do in the local community. 2012 is a landmark year for us and we want to celebrate our […]
Continue ReadingThe Olympic Torch in the Lakes District & North Lancashire
21 Jun 2012
The Olympic torch arrived in Cumbria this morning and it is currently on route down from Carlisle to Bowness-on-Windermere.
Continue Reading10 Open Water Swimming Tips for the Great North Swim
20 Jun 2012
The Great North Swim is drawing nearer and it time is running out to prepare for the big swim. Located on the shore of Lake Windermere, the team at the Low Wood Club know a thing or two about open water swimming. So we asked them for their top 10 tips…
Continue ReadingI love where I live and work
18 Jun 2012
Written by Maria Walker, Reservations Manager at English Lakes Support Office who tells us what it is like travelling to the office each day in the heart of the Lake District.
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