This years Kitefest was held on 12th and 13th May at Wilson Park, Haverrigg which is situated on the award winning Lake District Coast. The stunning views in the distance are Black Combe, and the Coniston fells. Kite display teams from around Northern England took part in the two day event.
Country Fest now in its forth year will take place over the weekend of Saturday 26th to Sunday 27th May 2012 at County Showfield, Crooklands (just off Jct 36 of the M6) and is organised by the Westmorland County Agricultural Society.
This years Border City Steam Fair will take place over the Bank Holiday weekend of 2nd, 3rd and 4th June. The fair is held annually at Rickerby Park in Carlisle which is close to the M6 motorway, and only a short walk from the city centre. The fair is held in aid of the Eden House Children’s Hospice, the Eden Valley Hospice and also the Pride Of Cumbria Air Ambulance.
The fair has all kinds of vintage exhibits including read more…
Living and working in the Lake District you sometimes forget all the attractions that are on your doorstep and take it for granted at times. I recently took the family to Lakeland Motor Museum at Backbarrow, which is just past Newby Bridge and the Southern tip of Lake Windermere.
The collection goes back over 100 years and includes automobilia, motor cars, a tribute to the Isle of Man TT races, recreations of old shop windows with authentic advertising signs and content, the history of the bicycle, and childrens peddle cars.
Goosemire Cottages has just extended its short breaks availability up to Friday 1st June. Spring is traditionally a very popular time for couples or young families to come away and enjoy all that the Lake District has to offer before the season starts to get very busy with the school holidays. Also the prices are lower at this time of year, so what better reason than to plan a last minute break.
For those who are looking to come away for a week there is upto 15% off the 
weekly advertised rates, and you can even pick the arrival day that best suits you.
Please use the availability search option on the right hand side of the Goosemire Cottages homepage. You can contact us on 01539 731801 or book securely online.
How many lakes are there in the Lake District? it is actually a trick question. Most people will answer 16 but infact there is only one real lake which is:
Bassenthwaite – 4 miles long, 3/4 mile wide and only 70ft deep. The most northerly of all the lakes and very popular with sailing boats. Also the lake has a very rare breed of fish called Vendace which are only found here and in Derwentwater. Lakeside Lodge is only a stones throw from the lakeshore.
The other fifteen are actually ”meres” and “waters” often mistaken as Lakes. These are:
Our Business name Goosemire Cottages is derived from Goosemire Farm, part of the picturesque farming settlement of Mardale Green, which was flooded by Haweswater reservoir in 1935.
Originally Haweswater was a small natural lake only about 2 ½ miles long, almost divided in half by Measland. The two stretches of the lake were known as High Water and Low Water. In 1929 Parliament passed an Act allowing read more…
Appleby Horse Fair has been held for one week every year from the first Thursday in June until the second Wednesday since at least 1750. The fair is world famous, and unique throughout Europe.
The annual event is attended by Gypsies and Travellers mainly to buy and sell horses, but also to celebrate their history and folklore and meet with old friends. read more…
Goosemire Cottages has just extended its short breaks availability up to 27th April. If you are looking for Easter short breaks or Last minute deals then please use the availability search option on the right hand side of the Goosemire Cottages homepage. There is no need to contact us first as short breaks can be booked online. For those looking to come away for a week there is 15% off the read more…
The great Peter Rabbit Easter egg hunt start on Thursday 5th April at 10:00am, and finishes once all the eggs have been found. This is one of the UKs largest Easter egg hunts and this year as it is Peter Rabbit’s 110th Birthday there are 110 hand-crafted ceramic Easter eggs hidden throughout Cumbria. Each ceramic egg is a fantastic prize and not only allows the winner free entry in to The World of Beatrix Potter Attraction, they will also receive a special edition Beatrix Potter book. read more…
