LATE-blooming daffodils have put spring on hold in the Lake District. Cumbria Tourism has launched a Daffs Watch Appeal to encourage people to look out for the yellow perennials, which usually flower in February. “It’s virtually unheard of not to have seen a single daffodil in the Lake District by the middle of March,” said [...]

As we opened the doors for the start of our 43rd season, members of staff got together to raise a toast to 2010. The major refurbishment of the Loughrigg Suite is nearing completion, with the carpets being laid tomorrow, and should be ready for the first guests by the end of the week. The season [...]

Beautifully preserved home of William Wordsworth, with a guided tour. The adjacent award-winning Wordsworth Museum displays priceless national treasures. Tea rooms & bookshop. Open all year except January – Grasmere. Telephone: 015394 35544 Email: enquiries@wordsworth.org.uk Website: www.wordsworth.org.uk