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Reuben Kooperman triumphs for the second time this year at the Dalemain Australia Marmalade Awards and rare citrus takes home the top prize at the Dalemain Japan Marmalade Awards!  As Autumn arrives and the trees turn to fiery citrus shades in the Lake District we are pleased to announce the…

2023 is proving to be an award winning year for Muncaster Castle We are thrilled to announce that Muncaster has won the prestigious Cumbria Tourism Rose Bowl Visitor Attraction Gold Award at this year's Cumbria in Bloom! A huge shoutout to their incredible Estate Team, their hard work, dedication, and…

Staff and volunteers came together this September to plant over 2,000 wildflowers on the banks and lawns of Wray Castle, near Ambleside. Once established, they will provide essential habitat for wildlife, including bees, butterflies and other pollinators. The wildflowers are all species that thrive in the Lake District countryside, so…

School is back in session and the sun has made a reappearance - now is a good time to explore Cumbria and the Lake District if you're looking for a more tranquil experience. Take time to dawdle and prepare to peacefully explore Cumbria's unique heritage by visiting the region’s historic…

England’s largest festival of history and culture takes place this month - and a number of venues across Cumbria are celebrating with free events. Heritage Open Days takes place between 8-17 September and National Trust properties in the Lake District will be hosting activities based on this year’s festival theme…

Wordsworth Grasmere, winner of the Cumbria Tourism Award 2023 for ‘Small Visitor Attraction of the Year’ are planning to recreate the experience of a 1792 tourist with an historical meal and guided walk up Helm Crag on Saturday 9th September. Jeff Cowton, Principal Curator & Head of Learning of Wordsworth…

We are well past the halfway point of the long summer holidays, and with the weather not always living up to the season it can be hard to find things to keep everyone entertained. Whether you’re looking for activities for all ages, a step back into history or a chance…

Iconic locations, hidden gems and stunning vistas certainly aren’t in short supply on a visit to Cumbria and the Lake District, so it’s no surprise that the region has been named as the most ‘Instagrammable’ destination in the UK. In a recent study carried out by caravan insurance experts InsureMy,…

Wordsworth Grasmere, winner of the Cumbria Tourism Award 2023 for ‘Small Visitor Attraction of the Year’ team up with Stagecoach to give staff and volunteers a celebration to remember. Michael McGregor, Director of Wordsworth Grasmere, said:‘Wordsworth famously said “the world is too much with us” but this award means the…

Joseph Massey has joined the team at Keswick Museum as Assistant Curator, overseeing the ‘Opening the Store Door: Unlocking Keswick’s Hidden Treasures’ project, which is funded by Arts Council England and the National Lottery. The project is designed to ensure that the museum’s object records are up-to-date and accurate, making it…