Inspired Itineraries, personalised to meet the needs of :
You; The Independent Traveller, Your Special Occasion;
Your Specialist Interest; Your Business and Your Clients
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Be guided and be inspired. Inspired Itineraries personalised to meet your needs through links with literature, historical Cumbria houses and gardens of Cumbria, religi
ous buildings of Cumbria, town trails, countryside walks, myths and legendsand film locations. Links with Literature:
The Lake District has inspired writers and artists past and present. Famous writers and artists include William Wordsworth, Samuel Taylor Coleridge, John Ruskin, JW Turner, Beatrix Potter, Hugh Walpole, Arthur Ransome, Keats, Tennyson, Harriet Martineau, Charlotte Bronte, Heaton Cooper, Hunter Davies and Melvin Bragg. Historical Cumbria
A rich history, a unique tapestry threading together castles and imposing mansions, towns and villages, industrial heritage, agriculture and people throughout the ages, the country and the world. Houses and Gardens of Cumbria:
Historic houses with glorious gardens with some areas of the County warmed by the Gulf Stream, ensures a wealth of flora and fauna. Spring offers fabulous displays of camellias, magnolias, rhododendrons and azaleas. Autumn tints offer the landscape in changing colours which later reveal open winter landscapes and lake views as the tree canopies decrease. The landscape itself providing a natural garden with carpets of bluebells and of course hosts of golden daffodils. Many historic houses have beautifull gardens, the topiary of Levens Hall, Sizergh Castle, Muncaster Castle, Mirehouse,Dalemain, Hutton in the Forest and Holker Hall with its own Garden Festival. Religious Buildings of Cumbria:
The religious buildings of Cumbria provide a fascinating insight into the social history of the area, visited by Kings, Queens and Celtic founding saints. Places of uniques architecture with interesting tales, unusual relics, beautiful sculptures, ancient stained glass alongside modern interpretation and Art and Craft influences, all in beautiful settings. Town Trails and Countryside Walking Tours
Every building, every street is rich in history or has a fascinating story to tell. Countryside walks, always at a leisurely pace, usually follow a theme such as literary connections, local history or natural history. Themed walks and walks designed for you and your group can be deisgned to meet your needs. Myths and Legends:
Cumbria offers the visitor many legends and stories upon which to ponder ....
- Who or what is Long Meg?
- What was the purpose of the stone circles?
- Was King Arthur man or myth?
- Who held the keys to many houses
Film Locations:
Follow in the footsteps of stage and screen, be transported into a world of fantasy where fact and fiction begin to merge. Visit the beautiful coastlines, dramatic and diverse landscape with quaint villages, chosen by film makers as the ideal location for Beatrix Potter, Jane Ayre, Swallows and Amazons, Hound of the Basquervilles. Unravel some of the mysteries on an inspired guided tour!
