Lowther have a rich tradition of putting on local events that are well worth going to. This year sees the first ‘game & country’ fair in partnership with Countryman Fairs Ltd. Saturday & Sunday 13th/14th August between 8 am & 6 pm There should be plenty to do for all ages with Jousting, Falconry, Working [...]
Blog > Monthly Archives: July 2011
We think recent NHS news re home-birth is great
July 15, 2011 – 10:37 am
Note to all – neither Heather or I are ‘new age hippies’. Between us we have 4 children, Joe is 19, Aimee is 17, both were born in Hospital in Kendal. Both were fairly smooth deliveries & healthy, we have no issues with anyone wanting to have their babies in a hospital environment. Keira (7) [...]
20% off full week bookings taken between 2 Sept – 21 Oct 2011
July 14, 2011 – 10:14 am
Some great savings can be made for stays during the Autumn in our Lake District self catering cottages. Why not enjoy a week here whilst all the beautiful autumnal colours are in their glory. For availability, please use the search facility on our website, or call us, and we’d be happy to help you. [...]
Ambleside Sports, 28 July – Summer Shows in full swing
July 11, 2011 – 8:52 am
28th of July sees the annual ‘Ambleside’ Sports’ take place (just outside Ambleside This event is of the highlights of the summer for many locals and visitors alike. Some turn up for the fell racing, bike races, & cumberland wrestling. Quite a few turn up for the stalls and burger stand, kids like bouncy castles [...]
Honister Slate Mine, Via Ferrata – gets gold award from Cumbria Tourism
July 8, 2011 – 8:59 am
Honister Slate Mine is a real tourism success story. After hundreds of years of Mining/Quarrying the mine needed a new outlet to continue to bring in revenue (whilst remaining a working slate mine). The last 10 years has seen expansion from Mine Tours to using the surrounding hills to bring in the visitors. Via [...]