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  • <p>The Cumbria Dark Skies Festival is a celebration of the wonder of the night sky, an opportunity to really explore the Lake District's star-studded skies this Autumn.
    Cumbria Dark Skies Festival 2025

    The Cumbria Dark Skies Festival is a celebration of the wonder of the night sky, an opportunity to really explore the Lake District's star-studded skies this Autumn.

    14 October 2025
  • <p>We're delighted to announce that Matson Ground is now home to Windermere Food Farm, a much-loved community project which grows fresh, organic vegetables for the local food bank and families in need.
    Welcoming Windermere Food Farm to Matson Ground

    We're delighted to announce that Matson Ground is now home to Windermere Food Farm, a much-loved community project which grows fresh, organic vegetables for the local food bank and families in need.

    09 October 2025
  • <p>Organic September was started by the Soil Association over twenty years ago.
    Organic September 2025

    Organic September was started by the Soil Association over twenty years ago.

    03 September 2025
  • <p>It really has been the perfect summer for farming here in the Lakes.
    Summer on Matson Ground Farm

    It really has been the perfect summer for farming here in the Lakes.

    27 August 2025
  • <p>Every September, historic buildings and monuments across the country throw open their doors to the public as part of Heritage Open Days.
    Historic Houses in the Lake District

    Every September, historic buildings and monuments across the country throw open their doors to the public as part of Heritage Open Days.

    26 August 2025
  • <p>If you're planning a stay in one of our Ullswater cottages this summer, we're excited to share a wonderful local initiative that's helping visitors and residents get around in a greener, more convenient way - the Ullswater Hopper Bus (UB1 service).
    The Ullswater Hopper Bus

    If you're planning a stay in one of our Ullswater cottages this summer, we're excited to share a wonderful local initiative that's helping visitors and residents get around in a greener, more convenient way - the Ullswater Hopper Bus (UB1 service).

    13 July 2025
  • <p>July is National Picnic Month, the perfect time to pack up some delicious local treats and head out for an alfresco feast in the stunning Lake District countryside.
    Lake District Picnic Spots

    July is National Picnic Month, the perfect time to pack up some delicious local treats and head out for an alfresco feast in the stunning Lake District countryside.

    11 July 2025
  • <p>As the waves settle after another exhilarating Great North Swim, you may feel inspired to discover the magic of wild swimming in the Lake District.
    The Best Wild Swimming Spots in the Lake District

    As the waves settle after another exhilarating Great North Swim, you may feel inspired to discover the magic of wild swimming in the Lake District.

    18 June 2025
  • <p>Lake District summer shows and fairs have been a familiar fixture on the calendar for as long as we can remember.
    Lake District Summer Shows and Fairs

    Lake District summer shows and fairs have been a familiar fixture on the calendar for as long as we can remember.

    17 June 2025