Ambleside Alison

Jan

19

The Grand Designs of Thomas Mawson at Rydal Hall

As a professional Tourist Guide (with the cherished "Blue Badge") my Cumbria region guiding colleagues meet regularly for

Jan 19, 2024

3 min read

Jan

06

In the Autumn of 2023 members of the Beatrix Potter Society came from all over the globe to meet together

Jan 6, 2024

3 min read

May

11

It's been a wonderful and busy week for me as a Blue Badge Tourist Guide based in Ambleside.

May 11, 2023

3 min read

Feb

18

The modern oxidised copper clad boathouse with its overhanging roof canopy is the Windermere Jetty Museum dedicated to steam boats

Feb 18, 2023

2 min read

Feb

05

On this day: 5th February 1805 What does a Blue Badge Tourist Guide do when they go away for a

Feb 5, 2023

4 min read

Jan

01

"Up! up! my Friend, and quit your books; Or surely you'll grow double" from Tables Turned by William Wordsworth 1798

Jan 1, 2023

5 min read

Dec

31

The Lake District is a fabulous place to visit all year round ...

Dec 31, 2022

2 min read

Dec

30

Brew with a view - cream tea overlooking the lake and across to the mountains

Dec 30, 2022

2 min read