Carlisle & Cumbrian Coast
Situated on the Scottish – English border, Carlisle has always been of strategic importance; it’s a good base to explore some of the best sections of Hadrian’s Wall and the North Pennines. The coastal area is less visited than the Lakes, but does have some beautiful scenery and was favoured by the artist JM Turner. There are some attractive coastal towns such as Georgian Whitehaven and the region can best be explored along the Coastal Path. For more adventurous this is also the start of the Coast-to-Coast Walk across the country.
Lakeland Gateway
West Coast
Wigton & Surrounds
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Carlisle & Surrounds
Brampton & North Cumbria
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Will the Worlds Oldest Tennis Tournament be a match for a Young Andy Murray? |
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June 21st - July 4th 2009 |
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2009 marks the 250th anniversary of Scottish poet Robert Burns' birth. Burns was a poet and a lyricist and is widely regarded as the national poet of Scotland.
The Burns Supper was started a few years after his death by a group of his friends; they held the supper to honour and remember Burns. The tradition caught on and the ritual of Burns Supper is now held all around the world.
His life and work will be celebrated throughout the year at many Burns-related events.
The Ashes
Another two years has passed and it's time for England to go head to head with Australia for another series of test cricket. To date, a total of 64 series have been played with Australia winning 31 and England 28 with 5 draws. Will the Australian's retain the Ashes yet again this year?
