‘Mitchelin Star’ comes to Overwater Hall

Overwater Hall near Bassenthwaite is celebrating the arrival of their ‘Mitchelin Star’!

The gorgeous chocolate Labrador puppy, nicknamed Mitch, joins Overwater’s other resident pooches – Bafta and Oscar.

Elegant Overwater Hall, recently awarded the Taste...

Lakeland Cake of the Year to be chosen this weekend
The best cake in the Lake District will be chosen on Saturday June 1 at Windermere’s Briery Wood Hotel. More than a dozen finalists from across the re...
The Search for Britain’s Best Bakery is Back! – Cumbrian Bakers Wanted.
Do you know a bakery that makes cakes and bakes to die for in Cumbria? The creators of ITV’s Britain’s Best Bakery are once again on the hunt for bake...
Family fun on the menu at the Edible Trail
Herbs, fruit, vegetables – it’s all sprouting up in Penrith and you can discover where on the Edible Trail on Saturday 27 April. Groups of green-finge...
Fishy demonstrations at Orton’s April market
Ian Riddell of Bessy Beck Trout Fishery, pictured will be inspiring shoppers and cooks alike at the April Orton Farmers’ Market (Saturday 13 April) as...
Rifleman’s is a sure fire hit with locals and beer fans
Revitalised Kendal cask ale mecca singled out by national real-ale consumer group. A popular stone-brick village pub has been praised by real-ale advo...
Wordsworth inspired menu
A menu to celebrate a special Wordsworth bi-centenary is launched this weekend at a restaurant in Ambleside. Stampers is based in the building where W...
Grand final for bakers in the cake district
Bakers across the county have mixing bowls at the ready for the final of the Lakeland Cake of the Year contest next month. The competition, supported by Lakeland UK, the kitchenware specialists, is...
Ennerdale Brewery launches "wild" real ale in support of The Wild Ennerdale Partnership
A Cumbrian brewery has created a beer in support of  The Wild Ennerdale Partnership.
MP promotes sustainable Cumbrian market
Cumbria MP Rory Stewart has congratulated the success of Brampton's sustainable market, visiting the bustling town event during his latest street surgery, held on Saturday outside Moot Hall. Rory...
Simple canapé ideas with award-winning ingredients
Ann Elliott of Elliott’s Chutneys, based in Carr Bank near Arnside, will be sharing her ideas for simple party food and canapés at the May Orton Farmers’ Market, Saturday 11 May. “Elliott’s started...