Events

Theatre by the Water This summer you are in for a treat as Illyria touring theatre return to the Lake District with a performance of William Shakespeare’s ‘A Comedy of Errors’ & Hans Christian Andersen’s ‘The Emperor’s New Clothes’. The audience will be captivated by these stories and bowled over by the stunning location, as the performances take at Brantwood’s idyllic lakeside meadow on the shores of Coniston Water. These one night performances will take place on Tuesday 25th July & Tuesday 22nd August. So if you are looking for a rip-roaring performance to tickle you on a summers evening…

Celebrate your Father in the Lake District Got a dad that can’t sit still? Then get in gear and sort out the perfect Father’s day get away for your restless old man. When it comes to surprising your dad this Father’s Day (June 18th) the Lake District, Cumbria, ticks all the boxes and more. Get a weekend away booked for your dear old dad, show him how much you appreciate him and pack him off to a perfect Lake District retreat. We have the perfect spot in mind…Mill Cottage, tucked away in the Lickle Valley, in the small hamlet of…

The Final Countdown… #CTAwards2017 Happy Wednesday! Earlier on today (Wednesday 3rd May) Cumbria Tourism announced their finalists for the 2017 Cumbria Tourism Awards and we are proud to announce that we been shortlisted for not one but two award categories! The awards which celebrate the vast diversity across the county’s tourism industry will take place on Wednesday 21st June – Fingers crossed we scoop a prize or two! Self-Catering Property of the Year – Finalist – Gate House, Coniston A magnificent Visit England ‘5 Star Gold’ Georgian property with artistic historical links. Once home to the famous Lakes artist Alfred…