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Homes and Gardens

Newbiggin House

See inside a period property in the Newbiggin estate on the market at £800,000
Newbiggin House is set in the grounds of Newbiggin Hall just four miles from the city of Carlisle.

The flagship Lakeland store in Windermere [French & Lamming Media]

The flagship Lakeland store in Windermere [French & Lamming Media]

Celebrating 60 years of the iconic Lakeland brand

Extensive eleven bedroomed property on the market in Western Lake District

Where is the happiest place to live in Cumbria?

Where is the happiest place to live in Cumbria?

The 5 happiest places to live in Cumbria ranked by pubs, schools and housing

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Things to do

Popular beauty spot reopens to the public after three years

Dufton Pike and Knock Pike seen from the Pennine Way
on the route to High Cup. The conical shape of these hills is
due to their formation 480 million years ago from volcanic ash and slate (c) Helen Shaw

Dufton Pike and Knock Pike seen from the Pennine Way
on the route to High Cup. The conical shape of these hills is
due to their formation 480 million years ago from volcanic ash and slate (c) Helen Shaw

The hidden gem that's a great alternative to Lakeland fells and the Howgills

Rothay Manor Christmas Feast

Rothay Manor Christmas Feast

What is it like to spend Christmas at Rothay Manor Hotel in Ambleside?

Suraj Shah and Kamran and Jordan Tweddle as James in Steel Image: Chris Payne

Suraj Shah and Kamran and Jordan Tweddle as James in Steel Image: Chris Payne

A town’s story to treasure in Cumbria’s theatre event of the year

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Travel

10 of the best villages in Cumbria to visit
Cumbria is blessed with dozens of beautiful villages. Here is our pick...

Everything Retreat, in its Ribble Valley setting.

Everything Retreat, in its Ribble Valley setting.

A luxurious weekend taking in the Ribble Valley and Lake District

Rothay Manor, Ambleside, Lake District

Rothay Manor, Ambleside, Lake District

A short break at Ambleside’s boutique hotel and restaurant

Hampsfell [visitcumbria.com]

Hampsfell [visitcumbria.com]

The best places for a picnic in Cumbria and the Lake District

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Food and Drink

Ryan Blackburn's new Ambleside venture, The Schelly

English pie from The Hairy Bikers: Our Family Favourites by The Hairy Bikers

English pie from The Hairy Bikers: Our Family Favourites by The Hairy Bikers

3 delicious recipes from The Hairy Bikers: Our Family Favourites cookbook

The commemorative product for Cumbria Tourism's 50th anniversary

The commemorative product for Cumbria Tourism's 50th anniversary

Celebrating 25 years of Hawkshead Relish

Scandi Christmas

Scandi Christmas

How to create a Scandinavian themed Christmas dinner

Sweet Treats by Martin Frickel [PHOTOGRAPHY AILISH ADAMS, STYLING CATHERINE CONNOR]

Sweet Treats by Martin Frickel [PHOTOGRAPHY AILISH ADAMS, STYLING CATHERINE CONNOR]

Sweet success with banging bakes: Sweet Treats by Martin Frickel

The Lakes Pink Grapefruit Gin

The Lakes Pink Grapefruit Gin

Going behind the scenes at the Lakes Distillery

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People

Eastman Johnson's The Lord is My Shepherd, 1863, an anonymous black man seated and reading [courtesy of the Smithsonian American Art Museum]

Eastman Johnson's The Lord is My Shepherd, 1863, an anonymous black man seated and reading [courtesy of the Smithsonian American Art Museum]

The life of John Wilson of Graythwaite

From the costume store

From the costume store

Theatre by the Lake celebrates 25th anniversary

Oil portrait of Robert Southey aged 31, by John Opie, 1806

Oil portrait of Robert Southey aged 31, by John Opie, 1806

The first Cumbrian to become Britain’s Poet Laureate

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Lifestyle

1,000 years of history at Lowther Castle and Gardens

Charlotte Tyson in her shop, Label, at The Old Brewery, Brampton JENNY WOOLGAR PHOTOGRAPHY

Charlotte Tyson in her shop, Label, at The Old Brewery, Brampton JENNY WOOLGAR PHOTOGRAPHY

Pre-loved designerwear Cumbria

Fire walk with Lakeland Wellbeing

Fire walk with Lakeland Wellbeing

Fire walking with Lakeland Wellbeing near Keswick

Here's how to style the trend for both cool and countryside chic ensembles

Here's how to style the trend for both cool and countryside chic ensembles

Great British Life - National

How to wear the tartan trend this season

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