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Feb 22

Walks in Lancashire

  • Things To Do
  • Lancashire
  • Lancaster House Hotel

There are some fantastic Lancashire walks just a stone’s throw away from Lancaster House Hotel. And perhaps some of the best walking in Lancashire involves taking to the trails in the Forest of Bowland.

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Aug 24

Film locations in the Lake District

  • Lake District

When you think of filming locations in the Lake District, it no doubt conjures up images from Swallows and Amazons and Peter Rabbit. So what other movies have been filmed in Lake District? 

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Aug 24

Lake District Gardens

  • Things To Do
  • Lake District

Country gardens in the Lake District call to mind images of Wordsworth’s daffodils or the area’s renowned landscape architects.  English country garden enthusiasts will be thrilled to know that the Lake District plays host to some spectacular horticulture.

 

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Aug 24

Hotel stay for the Blackpool Illuminations

  • Lancashire
  • Things To Do
  • Lancaster House Hotel

The Blackpool Illuminations are a must see over the autumn and winter seasons and Lancaster House is a great place to start if you’re looking for a hotel stay.

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Aug 24

Things to do in the Lake District in the summer holidays

  • Things To Do
  • Lake District

Summer holidays for children means getting out and about to enjoy some of the best Lake District attractions.  Here are just a few of our favourite things to do for families and children in the Lake District.

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Jul 24

English Lakes launches Leisure and hospitality Leadership and Development Programme

  • News

English Lakes Hotels has launched a new Leadership and Development Programme. In partnership with Godfrey Owen Consulting, the hotel group has enrolled an initial cohort of six hospitality professionals on a fast-track executive management career development pathway.

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Jul 24

Norman Long Summer Observations Exibition

  • Things To Do
  • Low Wood Bay

A collection of Norman Long's artwork will be on display under the exhibition title 'Summer Observations' between 5th August - 23rd October 2024. Part of the ongoing Art in the Atrium programme of Exhibitions in the Atrium at Low Wood Bay Resort & Spa.

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Jul 24

Lancaster House turns to The Bathhouse for sustainable skincare

  • News
  • Lancaster House Hotel

Lancaster House Hotel has struck up a new business deal with Dent based Bath House, manufacturers of artisan fragrances and skincare products with sustainable, natural ingredients and packaging.

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Jul 24

The Lake District without a car

  • Lake District
  • Things To Do
  • Low Wood Bay

If you’re looking for things to do in the Lake District without a car and you are staying in Ambleside or at nearby Low Wood Bay, we’ve got plenty of ideas for a great day out.

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Jul 24

Jonquil Cook Ceramics at Low Wood Bay

  • Things To Do
  • Low Wood Bay

A collection of ceramics will be on display in the Atrium at Low Wood Bay Resort & Spa. The collection is on display as part of the English Lakes ongoing Art in the Atrium programme of Exhibitions.

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Jul 24

The Watersports Centre celebrates 40th anniversary

  • News
  • Lake District
  • Low Wood Bay

The multipurpose Watersports Centre at Low Wood Bay Resort & Spa is marking its ‘ruby’ anniversary this year, celebrating the launch of its 40th summer season.

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May 24

Lancaster House Biscuit Manufacturer Helps the Homeless

  • News
  • Lancaster House Hotel

Lancaster House Hotel has struck up a new business partnership with a social enterprise which helps people who are homeless get back into employment.

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Apr 24

Tourism innovation and future trends summit at Low Wood Bay Resort & Spa

  • News
  • Low Wood Bay

Cumbria Tourism has announced the date for a high-profile tourism innovation and future trends summit, and Low Wood Bay Resort & Spa is to play host to it.

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Apr 24

Tina Balmer & Rebecca Scott - Still Life A Celebration

  • Things To Do
  • Low Wood Bay

An exhibition of work under the title 'Still Life A Celebration' by artists Tina Balmer & Rebecca Scott at Art in the Atrium at Low Wood Bay Resort & Spa between 27th April - 31st July 2024.

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Apr 24

Ilse hits century of good deeds at work

  • News
  • Wild Boar Estate

Imagine how it feels when a colleague highlights a good piece of work you have done.  Now imagine that happening 100 times.

26

Apr 24

Lake District views

  • Things To Do
  • Lake District

The Lake District National Park and World Heritage site has some breathtaking scenery. Here's a few of our suggestions of the best views in the Lake District.

16

Apr 24

2024 Flying Scotsman stops off at Low Wood Bay

  • Lake District
  • News
  • Low Wood Bay

When it comes to Vintage Car rallies in the UK, The Flying Scotsman is one of the foremost events in the diary and 2024 saw the rally take an overnight stop in the Lake District staying at Low Wood Bay Resort & Spa.

10

Apr 24

Lake District National Trust

  • Things To Do
  • Lake District

Explore some of the amazing Lake District's National Trust properties and days out on your next outing in the lakes!

13

Mar 24

Low Wood Bay wins 'Hitched' wedding award

  • Weddings
  • News
  • Low Wood Bay

Low Wood Bay Resort & Spa has been acclaimed as one of the most professional and popular wedding venues in the UK.

15

Feb 24

Staff canteen refurbished at Low Wood Bay

  • News
  • Low Wood Bay

Low Wood Bay Resort & Spa has recently completed the refurbishment of its staff canteen and rest area.

15

Feb 24

Aspiring chef lands dream job at The Wild Boar Estate

  • News
  • Eat & Drink
  • Wild Boar Estate

A teenager who is aspiring to be one of the top chefs in the Lake District has landed her first permanent job.

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Jan 24

Kitty North - Buildings in the Landscape

  • Things To Do
  • Low Wood Bay

An exhibition of work under the title 'Buildings in the Landscape' by artist Kitty North at Art in the Atrium at Low Wood Bay Resort & Spa between 19th January and 24th April 2024.

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Nov 23

Coffee Making Masterclass From Budding Baristas

  • Eat & Drink
  • News
  • Low Wood Bay

Food and beverage team members from Lancaster House Hotel, The Wild Boar Inn and Low Wood Bay Resort & Spa and have been battling for supremacy in a barista skills competition.

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Oct 23

Culinary Academy 2023 Intake

  • News
  • Eat & Drink

The latest group of budding chefs to join the English Lakes Hotels Resorts & Venues Culinary Academy include trainees from Milton Keynes, Leicester, Romania and Canada.

18

Oct 23

New head chef at top Lake District restaurant

  • Eat & Drink
  • News
  • Low Wood Bay

Low Wood Bay Resort & Spa has a new head chef at the helm of one of its most popular Lake District restaurants.

18

Sep 23

Anne Cook Reminiscences

Low Wood Bay's connection to tourism dates to the early 1700s. Anne Cook talks about her family’s entry into hospitality.

12

Sep 23

Spa therapists on the job training at Lake District hotel

  • News
  • Low Wood Bay

Two newly qualified spa therapists have started permanent full-time jobs at Low Wood Bay Resort & Spa.

2

Sep 23

Norman Adams - Retrospective Exhibition

  • Things To Do
  • Low Wood Bay

In September 2024, Low Wood Bay displayed the first exhibition of paintings in the Atrium, with works by Norman Adams RA (1927 -2005).

3

Jul 23

Victorian Limestone Water Garden Uncovered at Low Wood Bay

  • News
  • Low Wood Bay

There aren’t many hotels in the Lake District which offer you a stay at a location which has such a deep, rich history as Low Wood Bay Resort & Spa.

16

Jun 23

Best Wedding Venue in Cumbria 2023

  • Weddings
  • Low Wood Bay

We’re thrilled to announce that one of our venues in the Lake District has picked up a regional award for its outstanding service, facilities and innovation as a wedding venue.

16

Jun 23

Beetham School's New Outdoor Facilities

  • News
  • Wild Boar Estate

At English Lakes Hotels Resorts & Venues, we take great pride in the chance to support our local community and help raise funds for projects which can make a difference.

2

Jun 23

Mental Health Awareness Training

  • News

As an employer in the hospitality and catering industry here in the Lake District, our aim at English Lakes Hotels Resorts & Venues is to provide working environments for our team members which allow them to thrive and develop.

5

Apr 23

New head brewer at Lake District microbrewery

  • News
  • Eat & Drink
  • Wild Boar Estate

The Wild Boar Estate has a new head brewer at the helm of  it's microbrewery, The Brewhouse.

21

Oct 22

Christmas Wreath Making

  • Things To Do

Read the story behind Christmas Wreaths and find out how you too can join in the fun at Christmas by making your own Christmas wreath

19

Dec 19

A history of Low Wood Bay

  • Low Wood Bay

Low Wood Bay has an intriguing history dating all the way back to 1705, from family farm to a first-class resort. Take an overview of some of the key moments in the hotel's history.

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Oct 19

Lake District in the Winter

  • Things To Do

The Lake District is one of the most outstandingly beautiful places in the UK, even more so in the winter. Here's a few of suggestions to help guide your winter in the Lake District.

26

Jun 19

Lake District Villages

  • Things To Do
  • Lake District

Visiting the small towns and villages around the Lake District will give you a real sense of the culture and heritage that we prize so highly. There are many to choose from, but we've suggested five to put on your Lake District itinerary. 

27

Sep 18

Lake District steam trains

  • Things To Do
  • Lake District

A short guide to 5 heritage steam railways to visit on your next outing to the Lake District.

27

Jul 18

Via Ferrata Extreme - Honister, The Lake District

  • Things To Do
  • Lake District

We tried the Via Ferrata Extreme at Honister in The Lake District. Read how we got on.

27

Jul 18

Open Water Swimming

  • Things To Do

Olympic medalist Cassie Pattern shares her advice on open water swimming.

9

Apr 18

Easter breaks in the Lake District

  • Things To Do
  • Lake District

Easter in the Lake District can be a tome of contrasts with the sight on new born lambs as well as the possibility of snow on the fells.

28

Mar 18

English Heritage Lake District

  • Things To Do

Looking for a bit of heritage on your next trip to the Lake District? Here's a few suggestions to add to your itinerary.

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Dec 17

Fell walks Lake District

  • Things To Do
  • Lake District

Both Low Wood Bay Resort and Spa and The Wild Boar Estate are perfectly placed for reaching some great fell walking routes and spectacular Lake District scenery. We've chosen a few of our of favourites to help you plan your route.

11

Dec 15

10 Highest Mountains in the Lake District & 10 Top Mountain Facts

  • Things To Do
  • Low Wood Bay
  • Wild Boar Estate

Since 2003, the United Nations General Assembly has designated, 11th December, International Mountain Day to create awareness about the importance of mountains to life.  With over 200 fell tops on our doorstop, including the top ten highest mountains in England, it is only right that we mark the day in some small way.

20

Jul 15

Pram friendly walks Lake District

  • Things To Do

Pram or pushchair friendly walks in the Lake District. Here's our picturesque recommendations for those looking for scenery and something easy underfoot.

2

Apr 15

Lake District zoos and wildlife parks

  • Things To Do
  • Lake District

Many of our guests and their kids love animals, and a trip to a Lake District zoo is high up on their list of things to do on holiday. So if you are keen to find out more about Lake District zoos or wildlife parks to visit during your holiday stay us, read on here.

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