News & Views

As an added bonus, explore our News & Views section where stories go beyond the surface.
From local culture and heritage to the people making a real difference in our communities, our features dig deeper, ask bigger questions, and shine a light on the ideas and experiences shaping The Lake District and Cumbria. Whether it’s a local stories, meaningful explorations, closer looks, or thoughtful opinion piece, every article is written with care, context, and a strong sense of place.

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Lake District Book Festival: Where Stories Meet the Landscape

Lake District Book Festival: Where Stories Meet the Landscape

Lake District Book Festival: Where Stories Meet the Landscape Cumbria and the Lake District have been the setting for creatives…
Inside Printfest: Artists, Process, and Possibility

Inside Printfest: Artists, Process, and Possibility

Inside Printfest: Artists, Process, and Possibility Every early May Bank Holiday weekend, the market town of Ulverston is transformed by…
Bringing Bownessie to Life!

Bringing Bownessie to Life!

Bringing Bownessie to Life! As the sun beams down on Lake Windermere, making the water glisten and reflect the surrounding…
Cumbrian Carboot Sales

Cumbrian Carboot Sales

Carboot Sales in Cumbria A great place to make a bit of extra cash or grab a bargain! We’ve found…
10 Easy walking routes in Cumbria

10 Easy walking routes in Cumbria

Easy Walking Guide to the Lake District The Lake District and walking go hand in hand—but not everyone wants to…
Tilberthwaite to Little Langdale Tarn Walk

Tilberthwaite to Little Langdale Tarn Walk

Tilberthwaite to the edge of Little Langdale Tarn and then back in a loop. Parking at Low Tilberthwaite right beside…
Walking with Children: Hints and Tips

Walking with Children: Hints and Tips

Walking with children can be a challenge so here are a couple of ways to keep them entertained and enthused…
Walking in Cumbria: What to take!

Walking in Cumbria: What to take!

Just to note we are talking about day walking here and of course, if you are going further and for…
Walking in Cumbria: What to wear

Walking in Cumbria: What to wear

This might seem straight forward to many but actually talking to so many local people who may well have stunning…
Autumn in Cumbria

Autumn in Cumbria

Autumn in Cumbria It isn’t as easy at the moment to just head out the door and go and visit…