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Wastwater - The Lake District
Cumbrian Beauty Spot named ‘Britain's Favourite View’
Wastwater in the Wasdale Valley was awarded the prestigious title of ‘Britain’s Favourite View’ in the ITV show of the same name, hosted by Sir Trevor McDonald.
Backed by Coronation Street actress Sally Whittaker and Cumbria Tourism, Wastwater triumphed over the Gower Peninsula in Wales, Bamburgh Castle in Northumberland and Stangford Lough in Northern Ireland in the live final.
Picking up the accolade on Wastwater’s behalf, Sally Whittaker said: “I’m really thrilled and hopefully even more people will go off to the Lake District now. There are so many beautiful views in the Lake District – every view is amazing and it is such an inspirational and magical place to be.”
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Lake District named best UK
holiday destination 2008
The Lake District has won a major tourism honour by being named the best holiday destination in the UK at a national awards ceremony.
The coveted award, which every destination in the country strives to win, was announced at the prestigious British Travel Awards 2008 held in London.
The Lakes Chilli Fest
At Levens Hall
The second Chilli Fest at Levens Hall will be held on the 15th and 16th August 2009. The growing popularity of hot food together with the ever-growing range of chilli products now available has prompted this entertaining weekend which is already attracting chilli aficionados and stall holders from all over the country.
Lucy's of Ambleside
A food lover's paradise
Lucy's was born in 1989 through a love of food and people, and has gradually grown into all that it is today - a fabulous combination of Delicatessen, Mail Order, Cafe & Restaurant, Outside Catering, Wine Bar & Bistro and Cookery School in the Lakes.
Grasmere Gingerbread
Grasmere lies in the heart of the English Lake District National Park, just north of Lake Windermere. It is the home of Sarah Nelson’s Grasmere Gingerbread. You will on visiting the village discover The Grasmere Gingerbread Shop tucked away at the corner of the churchyard of St. Oswald’s Church.
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Upfront Gallery
Upfront Gallery and vegetarian restaurant are located near Penrith, Cumbria in a rural setting in beautifully converted 17th century farm buildings.
St Martin's
The making of a Masterpeice
A new 88 page book celebrating the stained glass windows in this Brampton church designed by Edward Burne-jones and made by William Morris. For more details contact David Penn
View The Photo Gallery
Have a flick through the online photo gallery at Britain's Favourite View. All the photographs are taken by Val Corbett and are available to order online!
Britain's Favourite Road
The 21 mile stretch of the A591 between Windermere and Keswick has just been voted Britain's Favourite Road.
Safety On The Fells
Before setting off up the mountains, please make sure you're prepared. Have a look at www.mountain.rescue.org.uk
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Explore Cumbria -
The Lake District
Here's just a selection of things to do in The Lake District. Click the Interactive Guide for a full list of activities.
Blackwell - The Arts and Crafts House
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