Did you know that wetlands are one of the world's most biodiverse habitats? In fact, they provide homes for many species and larger wetlands, such as RSPB Leighton Moss, act as a vital stopover for millions of migratory birds in need of rest and to refuel.

This year marks 100 years of the Matson Ground Estate Company Limited and what better way to honour this milestone than with a big party - a chance for the whole Matson Ground community to get together and celebrate.

Moths are not only essential pollinators and a vital food source for birds and bats, they are also a great indicator of habitat health, which is why we carry out a moth survey every year at Matson Ground.

We recently welcomed students from a local school to help coop and plant out trees on the Matson Ground Estate.

It's November and Autumn has announced its arrival in the Lake District in spectacular style.

It's your last day in Windermere staying in one of our Matson Ground Holiday Cottages and you want to make it a day to remember.

Village Pubs Near Windermere

Last week, we went to The Manor House pub for dinner.

Have you ever heard of tarn bagging? Like Wainwright bagging or Munro bagging, tarn bagging is visiting as many Lake District tarns as possible, and ideally having a swim, although depending on which set of rules you read, simply dipping a hand in it or skimming a stone across it also count.

At ten-and-a-half miles long, Windermere isn't just the longest lake in the Lake District, it's the longest lake in England.