Inspiring Ideas, great places to visit and things to do in the Western Lakes and Coast
Heritage Open Days In Millom September 2022
Heritage Open Days 2022 In Millom - 9th - 18th September Volunteers in Millom have come together to organise a series of events to celebrate the history and culture of the town as part of the national Heritage Open Days Festival. What's On: Friday 9th to Sunday...
New for you in ’22
An exciting year ahead is in prospect for anyone lucky enough to be heading for the Western Lake District and its beautiful coastline. There are new art installations, attractions and a packed programme of outdoor events on the horizon. So, what better time than...
14 Heritage things to discover whilst you are here…..
Visiting the Lake District, Cumbria soon? Then discover the amazing heritage it has to offer with the help of this blog. Discover 14 heritage sites across the West Coast of Cumbria on your next visit. 1. Millom Tin Chapel, Mainsgate Road – A late-19th century...
9 days photographing the Western Lake District Coast
2021 is Cumbria's Year of the Coast. In late summer of 2020 Cornwall based photographer Sam Scales spent 9 days travelling through Copeland as part of a shoot to capture the beauty of the Lake District Coast. His body of photographs, which were commissioned as part...
Discover Josefina de Vasconcellos on the Lake District Coast
The late Josefina de Vasconcellos MBE is responsible for no fewer than 14 stunning stone carvings which can be found across Cumbria, including along the Lake District Coast. Born in 1904, Josefina was the daughter of a wealthy Brazilian diplomat and quickly honed...
Explore Eskdale & Wasdale this Spring
Taking a little more effort to reach – but well-worth that extra effort upon arrival, Eskdale and Wasdale in the western Lake District is a great choice for those visitors who prefer a far-flung experience with more rugged beauty and less ice-cream. Famous for...
Spend a weekend exploring The Lake District Coast by rail
With more than 100 miles of coastline, there’s more to Cumbria than just lakes and mountains. For those who want to explore some of Cumbria’s more intriguing offerings, why not try an alternative to the norm by jumping on the train and heading for some fresh, sea...
Explore the Western Lakes by bike on ‘The Lakes 100’ route
With more than 130 miles’ worth of spectacular routes listed, ‘The Lakes 100 Road Trip’ guide is well-worth checking-out. Offering cyclists a brilliant suggested circular itinerary, the map covers all of The Lake District’s ‘must see’ beauty spots, with around half...
2021: Cumbria’s Year Of The Coast
2021 has been designated as Cumbria’s Year of the Coast, celebrating everything this diverse but little-known stretch of coastline has to offer. Our coastline’s stunning rural landscapes and breath-taking sunsets perfectly complement the wider North West region’s...
Health and wellbeing along the Lake District Coast
The Lake District Coast offers many opportunities for visitors and residents to get outdoors and breathe-in the fresh air. From public parks to woodlands, lakes, mountains and the coastline with its mudflats, sand dunes and beaches, this is the perfect place to...
How to enjoy the Lake District Coast’s Dark Skies
The Lake District Coast offers fantastic opportunities for visitors and residents to get outdoors and breathe-in the fresh night-time air, while enjoying peace and quiet in spades thanks to its rather far-flung location. From public parks to woodlands, lakes,...
How to spend Winter on the Lake District Coast
There’s nothing quite like the arrival of a cool, crisp Cumbrian winter; and after a challenging 2020, what better way to blow-off the cobwebs and get refreshed than by paying a visit to The Lake District Coast to embrace the cosiest season of the year? For those...