Grasmere – Much More than Golden Daffodils
Written by Hilary Middleton (One of the runner-up entries in the City, Town or Village Writing Competition.) Golden daffodils, delicious gingerbread and stunning scenery are synonymous with one place: Grasmere in the English Lake District, best known for its connections with the poet William Wordsworth. But there are no lonely wanderings here, for this traditional Cumbrian […]
Historic Houses Cumbria: Lowther Castle, Askham Hall, Morland House
Cumbria is well endowed with properties that are free to enter for members of Historic Houses, with ten in total spread around this large, scenic county. During a short visit to Cumbria in June 2021, we managed to visit three of these sites in one afternoon. All three are just a few miles south of […]