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UPDATE: 4TH MARCH 2024 The Ruskin Museum has now officially announced that Bluebird K7 is returning to Coniston on Saturday 9th March 2024. Timings at the moment are estimated as a lot will depend on the collection in North Shields but it is anticipated that she should be back in Coniston around 4pm The route being taken is: A1058, joining the A167M to A69 A69 to M6 at Junction 43 Leaving M6 at Junction 36 A590 to Greenodd A5092 to Lowick Green A5084 to Torver A593 to Coniston. Bluebird is expected to arrive in Coniston around 4pm on Saturday (9th)…

Do you love to be scared? Are you fascinated with the paranormal? With Halloween fast approaching we’re looking at some of the spookiest places to visit around Cumbria and the Lake District. Dare you visit some of these most haunted Lake District locations? Muncaster Castle Muncaster is famous far and wide for its ghosts, and with the castle known to date as far back as 1258 it’s hardly surprising it’s one of the most haunted locations in Cumbria. There’s many a tale around Tom Fool, aka Tom Skelton the castle’s jester and a powerful and sometime sinister force at Muncaster,…

Every year thousands of people book a holiday to stay near Coniston Water in the Lake District. This amazing lake is one of the most attractive locations in the UK, with clear blue waters and wonderful countryside and the Coppermines Cottages has some amazing places to stay in this area.

With the option of overseas travel now once again open and with near endless fabulous locations to visit both worldwide and here in the UK, you may wonder why you should choose the Lake District as your holiday destination this summer. Well, we think you should! And here are some wonderful reasons why… Get out and about in the Great British Summer The Lake District provides the perfect opportunities for getting out and about in the Great British Summer. With shimmering lakes, lush green valleys, soaring mountains and even vast beaches, The Lake District is the perfect place to spend…

There are some amazing places to visit in the South of the Lake District and huge numbers of tourists are attracted to the region throughout the year. One of the most popular destinations for visitors is Coniston Copper Mines which has recently been through significant conservation with the help of lottery funding.

The Lake District is one of the most visited tourist destinations in the UK and it’s no surprise that people from all over the world love it. With amazing scenery, quaint villages and a host of different activities to take part in including hiking and cycling, it’s the perfect place for a family break any time of year. If you’re staying in a cottage in the lake district, here are some interesting facts about the area. Here are some fantastic facts about the Lake District that you did not know: Millions of Visitors – According to the National Trust, nearly…

The Ruskin Museum is a great place to visit when you are staying in one of the Coppermines’ lovely Lake District Cottages. Located on your doorstep in the pretty village of Coniston, this unique and interesting museum was founded by Ruskin’s secretary in 1901 as both a memorial to Ruskin and a celebration of the local area and its heritage. We are looking forward to when this wonderful museum will be open to the public once again! Ruskin Museum Coniston Known as a local cabinet of curiosities, this fascinating local lake district museum tells the story of Coniston. Charting its…

Stone circles are a source of fascination around the world.  From the majesty of Stonehenge to the mystery of places like Maumbury Rings in Dorset where almost nothing remains, we are drawn to visit these spots.  Perhaps we hear the echo of voices from our ancestors who used these places! Whatever the reason, Cumbria has no shortage of these amazing sites to visit – there’s over 50 spread around the county!  As a visitor to the Lake District, you are perfectly located to visit them and enjoy stepping into the past for a short time. These fantastic places have been…

It’s not just majestic mountains and shimmering lakes; The Lake District, and those who have made it their home and derived their livelihood from its landscape, has a rich and varied heritage.