The month of May is always a special one at the Lake District Wildlife Park. Not only has spring sprung with the fields a lush green, blossom on the trees, and lambs bounding around; it is also the month that we celebrate a very important birthday… This year we are celebrating Brian the Lar gibbon’s 58th birthday! At this grand age, he is thought to be one of the oldest Lar gibbons in Europe. The average life span for a gibbon in captivity is 44 years old and he has well surpassed that. Brian arrived at the Lake District Wildlife Park in 2000 with his partner Sooty where they have been resident for the last for 21 years. The precise date that Brian was born is unknown, but his zoological records from London Zoo date back to the spring of 1963.
Cockermouth mums have been taking their little ones out for a 100 mile toddling journey to fundraise for three charities of their choice. The group of 15 women decided to carry out the challenge at the beginning of last lockdown, noticing that the Lake District Wildlife Park was struggling due to the pandemic. The park was a regular meet-up place for the mums and they were sad to see it closed. Laura Roberts, one of the super mums, said: We were devastated that it wasn t allowed to reopen. We were looking forward to showing our children the animals and having lovely days out. So we all decided to take part in a challenge to help raise funds by getting out and about to show our support.
With many of us wanting to meet up with family members after months away from each other, there is no better place to meet up for a bite to eat than one of our region’s restaurants. Here at the News & Star, we asked readers on both our Facebook and Twitter pages, to give their recommendations for the best places to head to in the county as pubs and restaurants begin to open their doors and gardens. In no particular order, here are the best places, mentioned by you, our readers. 1 THE WILD OLIVE, GOSFORTH The eatery, based at Croft Foot Cottage, serves up a range of traditional Italian cuisine and comes highly recommended by readers.
20 of the best things to do in the Lake District now lockdown rules have eased. Picture: Newsquest Cumbria The stunning Lake District in Cumbria remains a go-to destination for the ultimate UK staycation. Now coronavirus restrictions have eased, Armathwaite Hall Hotel and Spa have put together a top 20 of the best things to do across the Lakes. Here s the rundown.
Fell walking The Lakeland Fells offer some of the best high-level walks in England. The highest mountain in England, Scafell Pike (978 meters) is based in the area, and is one of the most popular fells for walkers. In addition to Scafell Pike the Lake District offers other famous fells like Skiddaw and Helvellyn and the Old Man of Coniston.