There are lots of celebrations being held throughout the Lake District to celebrate the Royal Wedding, so if you are staying at one of the many self catering cottages in the Lake District you don’t need to worry that you’ll risk missing the action on the big day.
For visitors staying in Keswick cottages, there will be a big screen in Keswick Market Square, showing the entire wedding. The whole town, including lots of visitors to the area will be there to watch and enjoy themselves. You will be able to sample some local produce and the town square will be decorated for the occasion. It should be a lovely day – we’re all praying for sunshine!
Muncaster Castle in Eskdale is putting on a Royal Wedding flower festival across the whole of the Royal Wedding Weekend – The bluebell woods at the castle are likely to be at their best, so it really is the perfect time for a visit.
If you are coming from Eskdale, then you can take the Ravenglass and Eskdale miniature steam railway (aka The la’al Ratty) out to the coast and enjoy their take on the Royal Wedding Cake into the bargain.
For visitors staying in Ullswater Cottages, The Ullswater steamers are marking the Royal Wedding with an evening cruise. Put on your glad rags and enjoy the sunset (hopefully!) with a glass of champagne and then a couple of hours of dancing.
Lord and Lady Cavendish won’t be there to meet you, as they will be at the Wedding itself (Lady Cav is an old school chum of Camilla of course) but at Holker Hall in the Southern Lake District there is a day of celebrations. Holker Hall is a great day out and with entertainment for all of the family and the wedding itself shown on a big screen, it should be brilliant.
Lots of hotels in the Lake District are putting on Champagne Teas and The Skiddaw Hotel in Keswick and the Borrowdale Hotel and the Lodore Falls Hotel in Borrowdale will have wedding cake too.
The Royal Oak in Braithwaite will be showing the wedding on large screens from 11am. There will be a Royal Wedding themed Champagne tea in the afternoon and then a buffet, live Jazz and Fireworks in the evening.
The Wheatsheaf in Lorton is within easy reach of cottages in the Loweswater area and also just 15 minutes drive from Keswick and Cockermouth. There are drinks in the morning and then the wedding will be shown during the afternoon. (For those that aren’t so keen on the wedding itself, there will be football on the pub field between 3 and 4pm!) There will be kids sports and activities during the rest of the afternoon and a Tatie Pot will be served at 6pm. With all of these celebrations happening all over the area staying in Lake District cottages is surely the only way forward. Rumour has it Kate and Will’s will be honeymooning in one!
Fingers crossed for sunshine and a great day of celebration. If the wedding isn't your thing, then you've no cause for complaint as the fells will probably be deserted (although I do know of several people who are going to be having a celebratory picnic on the top of Scafell and you can probably watch the whole wedding from the summit on your iphone!).
Wednesday, 27 April 2011
Tuesday, 26 April 2011
The Rannerdale Bluebells Are Out!
I was planning to take advantage of the Sunshine this morning and give the lawn the first mow of the season. Mr Harper, our neighbouring farmer doesn’t like to see good grass going to waste and when I was greeted by the sight of several ewes and lambs feasting on poor lawn – it was perfect timing!
2010 was generally remarked upon as being the latest arrival of Spring on record, but this year feels like the first proper Spring that we have had in years and everything is at least a week earlier than normal. The Rannerdale Bluebells wouldn’t usually be out until the start of May, but I took a walk up there yesterday from Crummock Water and they are already starting to come out. As well as the bluebells, the Gorse bushes are in full bright yellow flower, the Hawthorn blossom is out and the trees are coming into bud.
Bluebell woodlands are always absolutely beautiful but the Rannerdale Bluebells are quite a rarity in the Lake District, in that they are on open fellside, rather than amongst trees. It’s an amazing location sheltered below Rannerdale Knotts, with stunning views looking out over Crummock Water to Mellbreaks and beyond – Rannerdale at its best is a spectacular sight, that shouldn’t be missed.
There are plenty of cottages in the Lake District within easy reach of Crummock Water and if you are staying at one of these, then you really must get up to Rannerdale and enjoy the Bluebells.
The areas surrounding Crummock Water are absolutely idyllic, it’s a remote part of the Lake District, far from the there are very few buildings in the Valley and the mountains rise up from the water’s edge, gently at first and then more steeply up to Grasmoor to the north and Red Pike and High Stile to the south.
You can easily combine a trip to Crummock Water with high tea at The Barn in Lorton – My favourite is the amazing Victorian Tea with Scones and Jam and a range of fruit and chocolate cakes.
In the opposite direction, Buttermere is of course the next lake along from Crummock Water towards Keswick, and if you are going this way then you can call in at either The Bridge Hotel or the Fish Hotel for a pint or at Syke Farm for a locally made Ayrshire ice cream.
As far as predicting the summer weather, there is an old adage that says
“Oak before the Ash and we’re in for a splash, but
Ash before the Oak and we’re in for a soak”.
The Oak is already in bud, so hopefully this is a good omen, although Mr Harper says that it’s the same every year and the Oak always comes into bud before the Ash, so no guarantees.
At least if you’re staying in one of the many Lake District cottages Cumbria has to offer then you don’t have to worry about putting your tent up in a biblical downpour!
2010 was generally remarked upon as being the latest arrival of Spring on record, but this year feels like the first proper Spring that we have had in years and everything is at least a week earlier than normal. The Rannerdale Bluebells wouldn’t usually be out until the start of May, but I took a walk up there yesterday from Crummock Water and they are already starting to come out. As well as the bluebells, the Gorse bushes are in full bright yellow flower, the Hawthorn blossom is out and the trees are coming into bud.
Bluebell woodlands are always absolutely beautiful but the Rannerdale Bluebells are quite a rarity in the Lake District, in that they are on open fellside, rather than amongst trees. It’s an amazing location sheltered below Rannerdale Knotts, with stunning views looking out over Crummock Water to Mellbreaks and beyond – Rannerdale at its best is a spectacular sight, that shouldn’t be missed.
There are plenty of cottages in the Lake District within easy reach of Crummock Water and if you are staying at one of these, then you really must get up to Rannerdale and enjoy the Bluebells.
The areas surrounding Crummock Water are absolutely idyllic, it’s a remote part of the Lake District, far from the there are very few buildings in the Valley and the mountains rise up from the water’s edge, gently at first and then more steeply up to Grasmoor to the north and Red Pike and High Stile to the south.
You can easily combine a trip to Crummock Water with high tea at The Barn in Lorton – My favourite is the amazing Victorian Tea with Scones and Jam and a range of fruit and chocolate cakes.
In the opposite direction, Buttermere is of course the next lake along from Crummock Water towards Keswick, and if you are going this way then you can call in at either The Bridge Hotel or the Fish Hotel for a pint or at Syke Farm for a locally made Ayrshire ice cream.
As far as predicting the summer weather, there is an old adage that says
“Oak before the Ash and we’re in for a splash, but
Ash before the Oak and we’re in for a soak”.
The Oak is already in bud, so hopefully this is a good omen, although Mr Harper says that it’s the same every year and the Oak always comes into bud before the Ash, so no guarantees.
At least if you’re staying in one of the many Lake District cottages Cumbria has to offer then you don’t have to worry about putting your tent up in a biblical downpour!
Saturday, 23 April 2011
Muncaster Castle – A Trip Down Memory Lane.
Today I took a trip down memory lane and had a day out at Muncaster Castle by Ravenglass (near Eskdale). Boldly passing all the people having ice-creams and cake at the café I knocked on the private entrance door at the castle of Iona and Peter Pennington who run Muncaster, and whose family have lived there for over 800 years. Bruno (my 4 year old) was very excited because he thought we were going to meet the Queen.
Iona and Peter more than made up for the lack of Queen and we had a small tour around part of the Castle as they were preparing for a wedding that was to take place there in the afternoon. I remembered the guided tours I used to give and all the stories I used to tell about the place. One of my favourites was the three-quarter length portrait of Lord Nelson. It used to be one of only two full length portraits in existence … until one of the Penningtons decided that it would look better in a different frame and cut his legs off!
Another memory I have is of Phyllida Gordon-Duff-Pennington (the current owner) asking me to help her carry a load of teapots from one end of the castle to another. As I struggled through the castle with an armful of teapots (mainly in the dark as it’s good to conserve energy and save money) I asked her what she was doing with them all. She told me that they’d just come back from being valued. I asked her how much they were worth and then almost dropped them in surprise when she gave me the figure!
It’s 11 years since I worked at Muncaster and it has moved on quite a lot since I left there in 2000. Back then I was working in a portacabin; now it has lovely new offices, new shop, new café, a meadowvole maze for children and more paths through the woods. It still has the fantastic views over the Eskdale valley and the Georgian Terrace walk is just beautiful, especially at this time of year when the rhododendrons are at their best.
We had lunch in what Bruno decided was a little pixie house against the backdrop of the Eskdale fells. This is where I used to have a picnic lunch most days when I was working here. My friend remarked that it was the perfect place to contemplate life and the universe, and indeed, at the time I was reading quite a lot of Richard Dawkins. The kids, however, were more interested in running wild round and round the pixie house. I don’t know where they get their energy from as they had already run wild around the playground and also around part of the woods where we made a rhododendron necklace from the fallen rhododendron petals.
Within the woods, there is a Sino-Himalayan trail bursting with Himalayan plants along the way. The soil and climate around Ravenglass and Eskdale is apparently very similar to that which you find in the Himalayas. One of the gardeners at Muncaster was renowned for his intrepid plant-hunting in China and Tibet. Before I worked at Muncaster I had no idea that there was such a job as ‘plant hunter’. It’s probably more prestigious than the hunter who killed and brought back the skull of a man-eating tiger that Bruno was quite taken with in the Castle.
I don’t know where the time went – we were there all day but still didn’t manage to see the Owl and Bird of Prey display, explore the woods fully or even visit the café. We just about had time to visit the Meadowvole Maze with its oversized animals waiting to kill you. The kids loved it and they answered the whole question sheet correctly. The only way we could get them to leave was to promise a trip to the shop to collect their (free) prizes. Things really have changed since I started my own business running a Lake District cottages agency.
Back in the car with an ice-cream for the scenic route home – down Birkby lane, into Eskdale, over Hardknott Pass, then Wrynose Pass, through Ambleside, past Grasmere and back to Keswick. Just beautiful.
Iona and Peter more than made up for the lack of Queen and we had a small tour around part of the Castle as they were preparing for a wedding that was to take place there in the afternoon. I remembered the guided tours I used to give and all the stories I used to tell about the place. One of my favourites was the three-quarter length portrait of Lord Nelson. It used to be one of only two full length portraits in existence … until one of the Penningtons decided that it would look better in a different frame and cut his legs off!
Another memory I have is of Phyllida Gordon-Duff-Pennington (the current owner) asking me to help her carry a load of teapots from one end of the castle to another. As I struggled through the castle with an armful of teapots (mainly in the dark as it’s good to conserve energy and save money) I asked her what she was doing with them all. She told me that they’d just come back from being valued. I asked her how much they were worth and then almost dropped them in surprise when she gave me the figure!
It’s 11 years since I worked at Muncaster and it has moved on quite a lot since I left there in 2000. Back then I was working in a portacabin; now it has lovely new offices, new shop, new café, a meadowvole maze for children and more paths through the woods. It still has the fantastic views over the Eskdale valley and the Georgian Terrace walk is just beautiful, especially at this time of year when the rhododendrons are at their best.
We had lunch in what Bruno decided was a little pixie house against the backdrop of the Eskdale fells. This is where I used to have a picnic lunch most days when I was working here. My friend remarked that it was the perfect place to contemplate life and the universe, and indeed, at the time I was reading quite a lot of Richard Dawkins. The kids, however, were more interested in running wild round and round the pixie house. I don’t know where they get their energy from as they had already run wild around the playground and also around part of the woods where we made a rhododendron necklace from the fallen rhododendron petals.
Within the woods, there is a Sino-Himalayan trail bursting with Himalayan plants along the way. The soil and climate around Ravenglass and Eskdale is apparently very similar to that which you find in the Himalayas. One of the gardeners at Muncaster was renowned for his intrepid plant-hunting in China and Tibet. Before I worked at Muncaster I had no idea that there was such a job as ‘plant hunter’. It’s probably more prestigious than the hunter who killed and brought back the skull of a man-eating tiger that Bruno was quite taken with in the Castle.
I don’t know where the time went – we were there all day but still didn’t manage to see the Owl and Bird of Prey display, explore the woods fully or even visit the café. We just about had time to visit the Meadowvole Maze with its oversized animals waiting to kill you. The kids loved it and they answered the whole question sheet correctly. The only way we could get them to leave was to promise a trip to the shop to collect their (free) prizes. Things really have changed since I started my own business running a Lake District cottages agency.
Back in the car with an ice-cream for the scenic route home – down Birkby lane, into Eskdale, over Hardknott Pass, then Wrynose Pass, through Ambleside, past Grasmere and back to Keswick. Just beautiful.
Friday, 22 April 2011
Easter in the Lake District
What’s going on in the Lake District this Easter? Well the answer is that it’s not all bluebells, daffodils and gambolling lambs – There’s chocolate too!
The Ravenglass and Eskdale Railway has commissioned a giant Easter Egg and over the Easter holidays they are running a guess the weight competition with free entry to all travellers and a giant Easter Egg for the winner.
The world of Beatrix Potter is running its annual Easter Egg hunt again this year; One hundred special Easter Eggs are being hidden around the Lake District and on Thursday 21st April, clues will be released as to their whereabouts for you to unravel, with
one hundred great prizes up for grabs for the winners.
The Keswick Pencil Museum is a good wet weather option and they are putting on several activities for the children – There’s an Easter Trail and creative family fun days over the whole of the Easter period. There are several Keswick cottages in the area too which is an added bonus.
Muncaster Castle is doubling up over Easter and the Royal Wedding weekend and putting on a flower festival, with displays based on Easter themes. John Crouch is also going to be putting on some cookery demonstrations, linking in to the Easter and flower themes. John did the catering at our wedding and it was absolutely awesome, so make sure that you snap up any top tips that are on offer. While you are at Muncaster Castle it would be well worth taking a stroll through the gardens and the grounds, the bluebells are quite a spectacular site and the gardens are some of the finest that you will see in the Lake District.
There is also an Easter Quiz, with clues hidden around the gardens and Easter Eggs to be won at Mirehouse, near Keswick. Lets face whether you're big or small we all love a treasure hunt, especially if there is chocolate at the end of it!
Sammy the Squirrel is going to be providing the family fun on the Ullswater Steamers and he's organising an Easter Egg hunt in Glenridding too.
And last but by no means least, The National Trust in conjunction with Cadbury are running Easter Egg Trails in Borrowdale and Ennerdale. I’m afraid that we don’t have any other details, but it’s got to be good!
There are plenty of Lake District cottages which would make an ideal base to explore and join in these fun filled chocolate based activities. You’d be crazy to miss it.
The Ravenglass and Eskdale Railway has commissioned a giant Easter Egg and over the Easter holidays they are running a guess the weight competition with free entry to all travellers and a giant Easter Egg for the winner.
The world of Beatrix Potter is running its annual Easter Egg hunt again this year; One hundred special Easter Eggs are being hidden around the Lake District and on Thursday 21st April, clues will be released as to their whereabouts for you to unravel, with
one hundred great prizes up for grabs for the winners.
The Keswick Pencil Museum is a good wet weather option and they are putting on several activities for the children – There’s an Easter Trail and creative family fun days over the whole of the Easter period. There are several Keswick cottages in the area too which is an added bonus.
Muncaster Castle is doubling up over Easter and the Royal Wedding weekend and putting on a flower festival, with displays based on Easter themes. John Crouch is also going to be putting on some cookery demonstrations, linking in to the Easter and flower themes. John did the catering at our wedding and it was absolutely awesome, so make sure that you snap up any top tips that are on offer. While you are at Muncaster Castle it would be well worth taking a stroll through the gardens and the grounds, the bluebells are quite a spectacular site and the gardens are some of the finest that you will see in the Lake District.
There is also an Easter Quiz, with clues hidden around the gardens and Easter Eggs to be won at Mirehouse, near Keswick. Lets face whether you're big or small we all love a treasure hunt, especially if there is chocolate at the end of it!
Sammy the Squirrel is going to be providing the family fun on the Ullswater Steamers and he's organising an Easter Egg hunt in Glenridding too.
And last but by no means least, The National Trust in conjunction with Cadbury are running Easter Egg Trails in Borrowdale and Ennerdale. I’m afraid that we don’t have any other details, but it’s got to be good!
There are plenty of Lake District cottages which would make an ideal base to explore and join in these fun filled chocolate based activities. You’d be crazy to miss it.
Thursday, 7 April 2011
Three Fun Free things to do in the Lake District
The activities below have been chosen with children in mind. However, I have had a fabulous time just with my mates doing these things, and we ought to know better as we’re all in our 30s!
Stepping into a fairy circle – a village walk in Rosthwaite
Wainwright said that “A fellwalker based in Rosthwaite is like a king with many thrones”. Rosthwaite is the starting point for many wonderful short (and long) walks; north to Grange, east to Watendlath or just along the river to the pretty villages of Stonethwaite or Seatoller.
If you don’t get past the starting point don’t worry, children love crossing the stepping stones and playing by the river that runs near the village. Just 10 minutes walk upstream YHA Longthwaite has secret steps down to a ‘fairy circle’ complete with stunning carved wooden throne (below car park lamp). Make a crown out of moss and sticks for your own fairy king or queen. Good for any weather; much of the walk is tree covered. There are several cottages in the Lake District that would make an ideal starting point for exploring Rosthwaite and the surrounding areas.
Make a den (and hug a tree)
Step back to your childhood (or your imagined childhood if you grew up in a town), and go up into the fells to make a den. Eskdale is a brilliant place to do this as there is plenty of woodland or if you prefer fells, they’re easily reachable, even with kids in tow. Park at the free car park just beyond the village shop and walk up Giggle Alley (this is at the end of the car park, going away from the shop) and then onto the fellside (5-10 mins walk). Or if you prefer, you can just go into the Japanese Gardens which are wooded with Beech trees and rhododendrons. There are plenty of opportunities to make brilliant dens.
I tend to favour a combination of small branches laid against a rocky outcrop with dead bracken stuffed between them. Be careful though and use a knife for the dead bracken, or bring plasters with you. And while you’re there, hug a tree – it’s amazing how brilliant it makes you feel.
Swimming in a lake
How early do you dare to go swimming in a Lake? If you have small children, then I love going to Ullswater as you can park by the road which is just by the lake (through a few trees). I tend to stick to paddling but with a bit of encouragement you can usually get somebody who’s feeling brave to go under the water and give everyone else a laugh. If you head to Derwent Water in deepest winter the lake tends to freeze and you can go skating on it.
Children don’t seem to feel the cold either. And it’s brilliant fun to make a good camp fire to warm up by afterwards. Bread toasted on the fire always seems to taste better than toast from the toaster. You can spend hours making channels and dams at the water’s edge. The other great place to swim is the river Esk and at Forge bridge just near the King George IV pub, a great place to warm your cockles afterwards. There are plenty of self catering Lake District cottages in the area so why not make a holiday out of it.
Stepping into a fairy circle – a village walk in Rosthwaite
Wainwright said that “A fellwalker based in Rosthwaite is like a king with many thrones”. Rosthwaite is the starting point for many wonderful short (and long) walks; north to Grange, east to Watendlath or just along the river to the pretty villages of Stonethwaite or Seatoller.
If you don’t get past the starting point don’t worry, children love crossing the stepping stones and playing by the river that runs near the village. Just 10 minutes walk upstream YHA Longthwaite has secret steps down to a ‘fairy circle’ complete with stunning carved wooden throne (below car park lamp). Make a crown out of moss and sticks for your own fairy king or queen. Good for any weather; much of the walk is tree covered. There are several cottages in the Lake District that would make an ideal starting point for exploring Rosthwaite and the surrounding areas.
Make a den (and hug a tree)
Step back to your childhood (or your imagined childhood if you grew up in a town), and go up into the fells to make a den. Eskdale is a brilliant place to do this as there is plenty of woodland or if you prefer fells, they’re easily reachable, even with kids in tow. Park at the free car park just beyond the village shop and walk up Giggle Alley (this is at the end of the car park, going away from the shop) and then onto the fellside (5-10 mins walk). Or if you prefer, you can just go into the Japanese Gardens which are wooded with Beech trees and rhododendrons. There are plenty of opportunities to make brilliant dens.
I tend to favour a combination of small branches laid against a rocky outcrop with dead bracken stuffed between them. Be careful though and use a knife for the dead bracken, or bring plasters with you. And while you’re there, hug a tree – it’s amazing how brilliant it makes you feel.
Swimming in a lake
How early do you dare to go swimming in a Lake? If you have small children, then I love going to Ullswater as you can park by the road which is just by the lake (through a few trees). I tend to stick to paddling but with a bit of encouragement you can usually get somebody who’s feeling brave to go under the water and give everyone else a laugh. If you head to Derwent Water in deepest winter the lake tends to freeze and you can go skating on it.
Children don’t seem to feel the cold either. And it’s brilliant fun to make a good camp fire to warm up by afterwards. Bread toasted on the fire always seems to taste better than toast from the toaster. You can spend hours making channels and dams at the water’s edge. The other great place to swim is the river Esk and at Forge bridge just near the King George IV pub, a great place to warm your cockles afterwards. There are plenty of self catering Lake District cottages in the area so why not make a holiday out of it.
Tuesday, 5 April 2011
The Theatre by the Lake in Keswick - Summer Events
I’ve just received details of the Summer Season at the Theatre by the Lake in Keswick and it looks like they have some real crackers lined up.
The Theatre by the Lake is in quite a spectacular setting and as the name suggests is literally a stones throw from Derwent Water. There is an abundance of restaurants and bars in Keswick itself which are ideal for a pre-show tipple or meal. You could even walk that meal off with a gentle stroll around the lake before one of these fantastic shows actually starts. What better way to spend an evening out in Keswick.
The focus in the main house is on comedy - ‘Noises Off’ is one of the funniest plays that you will ever see; it’s perfect for the Theatre by the Lake and I can’t believe that it’s over ten years since I last saw this in Keswick. It was a massive hit last time round and it’s likely to be hugely popular this time as well, so you’ll need to book early to avoid missing out.
They also have ‘Hay Fever’ by Noel Coward and the first ever performance of ‘Keep
Smiling Through’ by Lisa Evans.
There’s lots of visiting Drama and Dance too. ‘Wicked Women’ starring Caroline and Lilian from The Archers sounds like it might be a highlight; they take an amusing look at wicked women (no surprises there!) from throughout history.
If you are staying in one of the many Keswick Cottages in the area this Spring, then there is a also a chance to see ‘A View from the Bridge’ by Arthur Miller – It’s an all time classic and I can’t wait.
If you haven't already got a break away planned, then it would be worth staying at one of the many self catering cottages in the Lake District between the 18th and the 22nd May, so that you don't miss out on the Keswick Mountain Festival.
The Theatre by the Lake will be the venue for the lectures and they have several great speakers coming – Sir Chris Bonnington, Ray Mears and radical extreme sportsman Tim Emmett are headlining (You might have seen Tim racing Jeremy Clarkson in the Verdon Gorge on Top Gear or doing stunts in Hollywood movies). I’ve seen him speak before and you can’t help but be inspired by his energy and enthusiasm, as he describes his bonkers exploits and adventures.
Wherever your tastes lie, come and stay in one of the Lake District Cottages and dip into some of what the Theatre by the Lake has on offer – you won’t be disappointed.
The Theatre by the Lake is in quite a spectacular setting and as the name suggests is literally a stones throw from Derwent Water. There is an abundance of restaurants and bars in Keswick itself which are ideal for a pre-show tipple or meal. You could even walk that meal off with a gentle stroll around the lake before one of these fantastic shows actually starts. What better way to spend an evening out in Keswick.
The focus in the main house is on comedy - ‘Noises Off’ is one of the funniest plays that you will ever see; it’s perfect for the Theatre by the Lake and I can’t believe that it’s over ten years since I last saw this in Keswick. It was a massive hit last time round and it’s likely to be hugely popular this time as well, so you’ll need to book early to avoid missing out.
They also have ‘Hay Fever’ by Noel Coward and the first ever performance of ‘Keep
Smiling Through’ by Lisa Evans.
There’s lots of visiting Drama and Dance too. ‘Wicked Women’ starring Caroline and Lilian from The Archers sounds like it might be a highlight; they take an amusing look at wicked women (no surprises there!) from throughout history.
If you are staying in one of the many Keswick Cottages in the area this Spring, then there is a also a chance to see ‘A View from the Bridge’ by Arthur Miller – It’s an all time classic and I can’t wait.
If you haven't already got a break away planned, then it would be worth staying at one of the many self catering cottages in the Lake District between the 18th and the 22nd May, so that you don't miss out on the Keswick Mountain Festival.
The Theatre by the Lake will be the venue for the lectures and they have several great speakers coming – Sir Chris Bonnington, Ray Mears and radical extreme sportsman Tim Emmett are headlining (You might have seen Tim racing Jeremy Clarkson in the Verdon Gorge on Top Gear or doing stunts in Hollywood movies). I’ve seen him speak before and you can’t help but be inspired by his energy and enthusiasm, as he describes his bonkers exploits and adventures.
Wherever your tastes lie, come and stay in one of the Lake District Cottages and dip into some of what the Theatre by the Lake has on offer – you won’t be disappointed.
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