Book reviews have been on my list of things to feature on the blog for some time now, and as I know many of you are planning breaks in the Lake District this year, I thought it would be a good time to review the first of many Lake District […]
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The amazing miniature world of moss
A few years ago I did a photography course over the winter, only to realise that it was the worst time of year I could have chosen. I was rapidly developing an interest in the photography of gardens (sorry about the pun – it was that or ‘growing an interest […]
25 views to convince you to visit the Lake District
They say a picture speaks a thousand words, so for this post I thought I’d let the photos do the talking and see if I can tempt you to visit the Lake District in the near future! For this post I set myself the challenge of including photographs containing views […]
15 great places to stop for a brew in the Lake District
When I recently discovered that January is ‘Hot Tea Month’, I thought, now there’s a subject for a blog post! Although I’m not entirely sure how or where Hot Tea Month first came about – online sources seem to suggest it may have been the USA – here are some […]
Gem hunting in 2016: A look back at the last year on the blog
(Feature image: At the helm on board the National Trust’s Steam Yacht Gondola on Coniston Water) It’s that time of year again when our TV screens fill with reviews of the past year – the political, the surprising, the sad and the amusing. It therefore seemed a rather nice idea to […]
A stitch in time: The story of Annie Garnett and her Bowness spinnery
Have you ever wondered why the recently opened Arts Bar and Grill in Bowness-on-Windermere was previously a restaurant with the name The Spinnery? It turns out there’s an interesting piece of local history behind the name. Blackwell, The Arts and Crafts House, just outside Bowness-on-Windermere, is currently running an exhibition […]
Last minute Christmas gift ideas for people who love the Lake District
We all know that feeling. It’s edging ever closer to Christmas and, when it comes to present buying, you’ve still got your head in the sand… you’ve successfully ignored the advertising that has been hounding you since October, and you really don’t want to buy something that’s going to end […]
Vote for Lake District Gems in the UK Blog Awards!
It’s hard to believe, but Lake District Gems will be two years old in February – where does the time go?! If you enjoy visiting the blog, I would love it if you could take the time to vote for Lake District Gems in the UK Blog Awards 2017 – […]
A house for all seasons: Blackwell, The Arts and Crafts House
At the end of the season, a number of the Lake District’s historic houses shut for the winter, however, Blackwell, just outside Bowness-on-Windermere, is an exception that is well worth visiting at any time of year. Blackwell is a famous example of a house from the Arts and Crafts movement, […]
10 things I’ve learnt whilst photographing the Lake District
I first got the inspiration to write this post when I’d been working from home for nearly a week solid (…the glamorous side of self-employment!). By that time I’d almost lost the ability to hold a conversation with another human being, so I took some time out to frequent myself […]
We had 37 people at the unveiling of #keswickliveadvent window 8 at @katskitchenkesw and we were all treated to delicious mulled wine and nibbles 😄🎉 https://t.co/DPNQXsfjd3
We're getting in the #festive mood and giving you the chance to WIN a selection of LD£ goodies.
We're offering a special collectors set of LD£ + the first edition LD£ storybook + an LD£ passport.
For your chance to win RT and reply with why you love #Christmas in the Lakes! https://t.co/mMbP2UH6QI
Coming to #TasteCumbria Christmas market in #Cockermouth? We're starting at noon on Saturday then 10am-4pm Sunday. #shoplocal #notjustlakes https://t.co/8UUR0Yw0MW
The Windermere Christmas Celebration is taking place this weekend - now in its third year...! #LakeDistrict https://t.co/kkqa9oF6LG
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Tomorrow is the start of the #Windermere #Christmas #Celebrations. We just love this event to get us in the festive spirit! Choirs, brass band, Santa's grotto, local artisan stalls & plenty of mulled wine. Who's joining? https://t.co/DFkU6Oc5Or Photo credit to @lakesgems https://t.co/XgzxiKJY9W
Tomorrow is the start of the #Windermere #Christmas #Celebrations. We just love this event to get us in the festive spirit! Choirs, brass band, Santa's grotto, local artisan stalls & plenty of mulled wine. Who's joining? https://t.co/DFkU6Oc5Or Photo credit to @lakesgems https://t.co/XgzxiKJY9W
Full steam ahead for reconnection of Keswick to Threlkeld Railway Path as funding is announced https://t.co/EjCHEAkZvW https://t.co/ErdaaO0ysY
