The Dalemain Marmalade Festival

Posted on 8th January 20198th January 2019 by Sam Bunting

Saturday 16 March The World’s Original Marmalade Festival will be returning on Saturday 16th March, so put the date in your diaries and get ready to go orange! Join us for a weekend of marmalade celebrations with demonstrations, talks, exhibitions and shows that will inspire you, your family and friends to take the nation’s marmalade […]
1863 GETS AN EARLY CHRISTMAS PRESENT – TWO AA ROSETTES!

Posted on 27th November 201827th November 2018 by Sam Bunting

An Ullswater-based restaurant with rooms, 1863, is celebrating Christmas early as news emerged last week that the young and dynamic team have secured a second AA Rosette along with a Breakfast Award in a recent AA inspection! These two accolades round off an impressive 12 months: in late 2017, the team received four gold AA […]
ULLSWATER DROVING EVENT ANTICIPATING – WELL – DROVES OF VISITORS!

Posted on 16th October 2018 by Sam Bunting

The news last week that Ullswater Droving is back for a second year was met with delight from residents and visitors to the Ullswater valley alike. Set to take place on Friday 26 October, the weekend nearest the old festival of Samhain, which marks the end of the harvest season and the beginning of the “darker […]
Wild about wine…

Posted on 21st May 201821st May 2018 by Sam Bunting

This moth’s blog is by Richard Bracken who works for local wine merchant Grapevine. It’s a role he’s new to, having worked at Askham Hall and the George and Dragon Clifton over the past 5 years. Richard’s passion for wine developed whilst at Askham Hall where he was fortunate to be plucked by Nico Chieze […]
Peter Rabbit: Mischief & Mayhem Exhibition

Posted on 12th April 2018 by Sam Bunting

Until Sunday 3 June

This exhibition tells the story of the creation of Peter Rabbit and includes original artworks and manuscripts which are rarely exhibited. It also reveals a fresh insight into the innovative way Beatrix Potter developed Peter Rabbit toys and games.
1863 MARKS FIRST 18 MONTHS WITH AA ACCOLADES

Posted on 14th December 2017 by Sam Bunting

A recent addition to the Ullswater Valley food scene is marking 18 months in business with two AA accolades. After opening its doors to guests in May 2016, 1863 Bar Bistro Rooms in Pooley Bridge is celebrating one and half years of business with not one, but two AA awards: four gold stars for accommodation […]