On Thursday the 11th of December Low Wood hosted a very special Spirit of Christmas Afternoon Tea Event. Martha Wood, the Reception Shift Leader from Low Wood Bay had an idea to do something fantastic for some of the older members of our local community to spread some Christmas Joy! What started as a small… Continue reading Spreading Some Christmas Joy at Low Wood Bay
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Cassie Patten Sends Best Wishes all 2014 Great North Swim Competitors
Cassie Patten became a household name in open water swimming when she won bronze at the 2008 Bejing Olympics. Just a short time after this victory she went on to take first place at the inaugural Great North Swim in September 2008 hosted at Low Wood Bay, beating her friend and rival Kerri Anne Payne.… Continue reading Cassie Patten Sends Best Wishes all 2014 Great North Swim Competitors
10 Open Water Swimming Tips ahead of the Great North Swim
Low Wood Bay, on the shores of Lake Windermere is the home of open water swimming. The Lake District Hotel has hosted The Great North Swim, the UK’s biggest open water swimming event, since 2008 and the The Big Chill Swim, possibly the UK’s coldest winter open water swim event, since 2012 – the water… Continue reading 10 Open Water Swimming Tips ahead of the Great North Swim
Low Wood Bay Home of Sticky Toffee Pudding?
There remains controversy about the origins of Sticky Toffee Pudding. Many people from the Lake District to Canada have claimed the original inspiration. Wherever it came from – we love it! Check out the Sticky Toffee Pudding recipe below.
Zip It, Shrimpy! A tribute to “The Pike” on Joan Collins Birthday
Today, Thursday 22nd May 2013, marks the 80th birthday of Golden Globe winner and Emmy-nominee, Joan Collins O.B.E (Happy Birthday Joan!) and as we were reminiscing over Joan’s extensive filmography over the years, we were reminded about the time Joan Collins stayed at Low Wood Bay on the shores of Windermere. The star, most recently… Continue reading Zip It, Shrimpy! A tribute to “The Pike” on Joan Collins Birthday
10 Open Water Swimming Tips for the Great North Swim
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…