Eskdale Mill granted Heritage Lottery Fund award
Many congratulations to Eskdale Mill & Heritage Trust, which has secured a substantial grant from the Heritage Lottery Fund to secure the future of what is the Lake District's oldest working cornmill. The historic listed mill in the village of Boot in Eskdale...
Ravenglass celebrates unique double World Heritage Site status
Dual status As 2017 draws to a close the Lake District’s only coastal village celebrates its unique double World Heritage Site status. UNESCO has confirmed picture postcard Ravenglass is the only site in Europe to enjoy twin status in the coveted cultural landscape...
The Lake District becomes a UNESCO World Heritage Site
We're all very excited to hear that the Lake District has been added to the list of UNESCO World Heritage Sites in the category of cultural landscape of international significance. The campaign followed three key themes – world ranking examples of identity – the...
Discover Eskdale Golf Course
Nestled in the beautiful Eskdale Valley lies a hidden jewel of a golf course; a 5100yd, par 68 standard, scratch 69. Originally developed to meet the golfing passion of one man, it started with just a few holes and developed over time into the superb course it is...
Lake District’s newest attraction to open this Summer
In June 2017, the Ravenglass Railway Museum will officially open to the public after undergoing a major, two year, Heritage Lottery-funded redevelopment. Built on the site of Ravenglass Station, in the West of Cumbria, the new train-shed extension will double the...
