Lake District & Cumbria
The Lake District National Park is one of the most stunningly beautiful - and so heavingly popular - regions in Britain. Great stretches of water such as Windermere and Coniston punctuate a landscape of rolling green dales and majestic craggy mountains. They have been the inspiration for literary creations from Wordsworth to Swallows and Amazons and Beatrix Potter. There is superb hiking everywhere; Ulverston is a traditional lake town and the starting point for the Cumbrian Way. Keswick and Kendle are also attractive but more touristy towns.
Keswick & Upper Lakes
Windermere & Mid Lakes
Kendal & Surrounds
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Penrith
Ullswater & Eden Valley
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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?
