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Firstly, this weekend sees the return of Holker Hall’s Spring Fair. The annual event will see a host of delicious food, hand-made crafts and gift exhibitors at the 19th century hall in Grange. Visitors can also expect glorious flowers and plants and lively entertainment, as well as the fair’s first ever dog show. Another great day out can be had at the picturesque Sizergh Castle, near Kendal. The Gothic home to the Strickland family can be viewed from the gardens currently, with the...

The Yan, Grasmere, Cumbria Best for: Hungry walkers Nestling on a hillside just outside one of the Lake District’s most famous villages – Grasmere, of Wordsworth’s Dove Cottage fame – this family-run former farm has two dog-friendly rooms and there are some excellent walking routes on your doorstep. Bedrooms are modern but cosy, ideal for recharging after a long day up on the fells. No need to check-in (handy in these Covid times), you simply pop in an entry code, take your ...

During lockdown which was your favourite nature walk or adventurous route? ADVENTURE: Which Lake District walk would you like to recommend? 1. Orrest Head The amazing view over the top of Windermere may require a steep climb but it is worth it. It was the subject of a chapter in Alfred Wainwrights book The Outlying Fells of Lakeland. It was also the first fell he completed on his arrival to Windermere. James Ford said: “Orrest Head. The views from up there are just the best.” 2. H...

That trend is likely to increase in the coming weeks as Covid restrictions continue to ease. We are so lucky to live in this part of the country, with such wonderful scenery on our doorstep. Some of my favourite spots include the area south of Grange-in-Borrowdale at the foot of Derwentwater and the fells around Grasmere. I asked some of my contacts about their favourite places in South Lakeland and the Lake District. “I like the limestone scars, such as Scout Scar and Whitbarrow Scar...

CENTENARIANS were rare a century ago. Nowadays there are 14,000 over the age of 100 in the United Kingdom. But, in 1914, when Joseph Bamford of Endmoor reached 100, the happy event knocked the Great War out of The Westmorland Gazette’s headlines. Sadly, having lived through 99 years of peace, ‘Old Joe’s’ birthday was spoiled by news that his grandson had been taken as a prisoner of war on the Western Front. He had earlier lost a grandson in the Boer War. He was, nevertheless...

Spring – and hope – is in the air Credit: Hever Castle Spring – and hope – is in the air. Bluebells, daffodils and tulips are pushing up through the soil, and dormant trees are budding and bursting into life. And perhaps (whisper it) we may be able to enjoy the new beginning with friends and family this spring: outdoors and at a distance, perhaps, but closer than we’ve been in months. If you are planning a spring reunion, look to these glorious parks and gardens in the grounds of Br...