The Lake District Its breathtaking, in more ways than one!

Whether you fancy a stroll through the valleys or a quiet lake row, or perhaps something a little more vigorous, you can do all this, and more, here amongst the most stunning scenery.

There is so much to do in the Lake District that you will find there just aren’t enough hours in the day or days in the week.  You can potter around charming Lakeland towns and villages, explore the history of the area with it's castles and historic houses, enjoy the great variety of attractions or have some family fun at the many events taking place all year round. 

Whatever the weather, there is something for everyone.  

Penrith – The “Capital” Northern Food Town

Penrith, once the capital of Cumbria, centrally positioned between the Lake District and the Pennines, is now known as the capital of northern food. 

Foods, including Fudge from the Penrith Toffee Shop - “Suppliers to the Royal family” - to Cumbrian Fellbred meats from Cranston’s butchers.  Delicatessens from James and John Grahams to Kennedy’s Hand made chocolates.  Plus Village Bakery freshly made wood-fired breads to Abbots Lodge Jersey Ice Cream.  There’s plenty of choice to suit all tastes!

Here is a small selection of the wide variety of attractions and activities around Penrith:-  

·  Greystoke Gill Pottery – see Bob Park at work and visit the workshop and showroom

 ·  Wetheriggs Pottery – throw your own pot and see the UK’s only Steam-Powered pottery

·  The World of Beatrix Potter – Lakeland tales brought to life

·  Eden Ostrich World – see Rare animals, ride on tractors and explore the Giant Maze

·  Cruise on Ullswater – hop on aboard a 19th century "steamer" with access to some of  the most beautiful walks in the Lake District

·  Whinlatter Forest Park – England’s only mountain forest

·  Aira Force Waterfall – one of the most famous natural features in the country

·  The Settle – Carlisle Railway – historic route through some of the most spectacular countryside

·  Dalemain Historic House and Gardens – Medieval, Tudor and early Georgian house

·  Larch Cottage Nurseries – one of the largest and most comprehensive ranges of plants in the country  

For a relaxing break away from it all in the local area why not contact one of the Penrith Hotels for details on weekend breaks

Develop your wine knowledge and have fun, too!

The next 'TSH Classic Wine Weekend' is from 18th to 20th April 2008 and features the WINES OF SPAIN & PORTUGAL. In recent years, wine-making in Spain has changed out of all recognition and is now a modern, thriving community. Happily, old-fashioned standards are still being applied, so there has been as much of an improvement in quality as in quantity. This Wine Weekend will provide you with an overview of both countries and the wines served during the weekend will come from many different regions, each with it's own distinctive character.

Full details of this special weekend at Temple Sowerby House.