If you fancy a cycle in the open air and a ride on a railway then four events in Cumbria could just be for you. The first of a series of special guided cycle and railway days, aimed at encouraging people to leave their cars behind and explore one of the most stunning areas of the Lake District National Park (LDNPA), takes place at the end of July, followed by three others in … [Read more...] about Get on your bike and enjoy Cumbria
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Harmonic Fields, Pierre Sauvageot – Ulverston, Cumbria
Organisers of the UK premiere of Harmonic Fields, installed by artist Pierre Sauvageot, say over 8000 people visited the unusual musical installation in South Cumbria. Staged for only three days, in June 2011, the event has attracted global media attention. This is the first chance for UK audiences to see and hear Pierre Sauvageot’s critically-acclaimed installation which … [Read more...] about Harmonic Fields, Pierre Sauvageot – Ulverston, Cumbria
Volunteers wanted for Lake District clean-up
The Lake District’s biggest annual “spring clean” event – tidying up around the shores of Windermere and filling hundreds of bags of rubbish – is about to get even bigger this year taking in other lakes and rivers that feed into England’s longest lake. National Park Management Ranger Steve Tatlock is appealing for schools and community groups to get involved and help … [Read more...] about Volunteers wanted for Lake District clean-up
Stories from the fells-The Cumbria Landscape Story
Cumbria Wildlife Trust is looking for people to help tell the story of the Lake District's high fells and bring alive the history of the iconic landscape and its wildlife. The Trust is exploring the changes to our landscape through the High Fells. The Cumbria Landscape Story project will be recording the memories of those of people who have lived and worked in the … [Read more...] about Stories from the fells-The Cumbria Landscape Story
Money trees
Money really does grow on trees in Cumbria - just ask any visitor to the woods surrounding Aira Force in the Lake District. The money tree, or wish tree, is studded with hundreds of coins of all values and currencies. Visitors to the area, near Ullswater, in northern England have turned a toppled tree into a coin shrine near to the famous waterfall. The tree trunk … [Read more...] about Money trees