While most people think of the great outdoors when they think of Keswick, sometimes the Lake District rain means a day indoors is in order. Here are twelve things to do in Keswick in the rain. About Keswick Keswick (as you may well know if you’re on this site) is a small market town in … Read more
How to make the most of your time at Miller Ground in Windermere. Where is Miller Ground? Miller Ground is an area off Rayrigg Road, between Bowness on Windermere and the A591. It joins up with Rayrigg Meadow and people tend to use both names to describe the same general area. From Bowness, you can … Read more
Bowness on Windermere is one of the most popular places to visit for a reason. Whether you live locally or you’re visiting, here are some of the favourite things our kids love to do (and we do too!). Bowness on Windermere We LOVE Bowness on Windermere. It’s possibly one of the most well known and … Read more
A rainy day in the Lake District called for a visit to Lakeland Motor Museum. Here’s what we thought of our visit, and all you need to know if you’re thinking of visiting too. About Lakeland Motor Museum Lakeland Motor museum opened on it’s current site in 2010, and over that time we’ve visited quite … Read more
A Visit to Sizergh Castle with Kids We could be called regulars at Sizergh Castle, with me visiting at least once a month when my children were little! We know it inside out. So, here is all you need to know to plan a day out to Sizergh Castle, with all the family. Where is … Read more
One of our old favourites, the farm trail at Low Sizergh Barn is great for kids. Here’s everything you need to know if you’re planning a trip. Where is Low Sizergh Barn? Low Sizergh Barn Farm Shop and Café (to give it it’s full name!) is located on the southbound section of the A591, just … Read more
We love Allan Bank! As a family, we have been visiting Allan Bank since our children were tiny, and we must have made 7 or 8 strips since they were born. Covid out a stop to our visits, and somehow we hadn’t been back since. We decided to pay it a visit, here’s what we … Read more
The Ambleside Champion Tree Trail The Ambleside Champion Tree Trail in Skelghyll Woods is a perfect walk for toddlers and young children. Great in every season, its a perfect way to pass an hour or two in the Lake District. Where are Skelghyll Woods? You can find Skelghyll Woods on the outskirts of Ambleside in … Read more
It’s a beautiful place, but we all know the Lake District weather can be a little temperamental to say the least! If you’re lucky enough to experience the famous local weather, here are some ideas for things to do in Bowness on Windermere in the rain. World of Beatrix Potter The World of Beatrix Potter … Read more