Cumbria, Food & Drink

Cumbria’s Quirky Chilli Fest at Levens Hall …

August 1, 2010 by Zoe Dawes 5 Comments
Do you know the Lake District, Cumbria UK? If so, you probably think of mountains, lakes, poets – and possibly a drop of rain! Well, there is a whole lot more to it than that, and you can experience the full-on quirkiness that the area can offer at Cumbria’s annual Chilli Fest...
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Leighton Hall Lancashire
Culture, Transport, UK

A Vintage Classic Car Day Out at Leighton Hall

July 14, 2010 by Zoe Dawes 4 Comments
Leighton Hall Classic Vehicle Rally It was love at first sight – that gorgeous purple and white VW Camper Van, with its shiny strong body, sturdy wheels & plush leather interior.  We were at Leighton Hall’s annual Classic Car Rally and my son was trying to convince me that I should...
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Cumbria, Outdoors, Walking

Springtime in the Lake District …

April 20, 2010 by Zoe Dawes 4 Comments
“Oh, aren’t they tiny!”  This is a common response from anyone seeing the native, and oh so famous, Lakeland daffodil. Unlike the large and sturdy garden daffodil, our local one is a delicate wee flower, springing up in bunches all over Cumbria at this time of year.  (Well, to be...
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Culture, QT Review, UK

A Brief Encounter with Carnforth Station

March 16, 2010 by Zoe Dawes 20 Comments
Carnforth is a small Lancashire town on the Cumbria border, famous for its Railway Station which was used in the classic movie ‘Brief Encounter‘. Filmed at the end of WWII in 1945,  the Ministry of Transport chose Carnforth Station as it was deemed safe from enemy fire – why would anyone...
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