Beckstones - Open Garden for NGS
A mature garden of 1½ acres. A large selection of specimen trees and shrubs. Mixed borders with many interesting and unsual perennials. Wildlife pond and waterfall. Vegetable garden. Marvellous views of The Eskdale Fells. Open:Sun 1 July (10-5).
Beckstones, Eskdale Cumbria CA19 1TN
Sunday 1 Jul 2012
Dalemain - Open Garden for NGS
Delightful 5-acre plantsman’s gardens, set against the grandeur of the Lakeland Fells and parkland. Herbaceous borders; rose walk with old-fashioned roses and named ancient apple trees; Abies Cephalonica fir; tulip tree and Tudor knot garden. Wild garden with blue Himalayan poppies...
Dalemain, Penrith Cumbria CA11 0HB
Sunday 1 Jul 2012
Cross Bay Walk
Come enjoy a great day out with Cumbria Wildlife Trust on a sponsored walk across Morecambe Bay! Cedric Robinson, the Queen’s Guide to the Sands, will lead everyone across the sands - from Arnside to Kents Bank Station, Grange. Bring your family and friends on this exciting walk and create..
Arnside Promenade Grid Reference: SD 418 909 Cumbria LA8 8JG
Sunday 1 Jul 2012
Acorn Bank - Open Garden for NGS
Sheltered and tranquil walled gardens contain a herb garden with more than 250 medicinal and culinary plants. Traditional apple orchards and mixed borders. Beyond the walls lie woodland walks with a wonderful display of snowdrops, daffodils and wild flowers in spring. Dogs welcome on leads on..
Acorn Bank, Temple Sowerby Cumbria CA10 1SP
Sunday 1 Jul 2012
Farming Hand In Hand with Nature – Farming Landscapes 2012
Abbots Reading Farm is a traditional, working, Lakeland farm situated in the tranquil Rusland valley. We farm in an environmentally sensitive way and are passionate about producing a top quality eating product from our traditional, native breeds of livestock. We are in a Higher Level Stewardship..
2 to 4.30pm. Abbots Reading Farm, Haverthwaite Grid Ref SD3485 Cumbria LA12 8JP
Sunday 1 Jul 2012
The amazing wildlife of South Walney Nature Reserve
A guided walk looking at the waders, wildfowl and mammals of this fantastic Cumbria Wildlife Trust nature reserve. Bring binoculars if you have them.
South Walney Nature Reserve Walney Island Barrow Grid Reference: SD 225 620 Cumbria LA13 0QN
Sunday 1 Jul 2012
Stewart Hill Cottage - Open Garden for NGS
4yr old garden comprising mainly roses, courtyard newly designed, organic vegetable garden incl walled kitchen garden, potager. Open:Sun 1 July (2-5).
Stewart Hill Cottage, nr Hesket Newmarket Cumbria CA7 8HX
Sunday 1 Jul 2012
Milk Production From Grass – Farming Landscapes 2012
Cairnhead farm has been in the Craig family for over 60 years and is now being run by Robert and Jackie. Over the past 20 years the dairy herd has increased from 50 cows to the current 350 producing over 2 million litres of milk per year. All the cows on the farm are calved in the spring in one..
1.30 to 4.30pm Cairnhead Farm, Ainstable, Carlisle Grid Ref NY5548 Cumbria CA4 9RP
Sunday 1 Jul 2012
Conservation in Action: Looking after Books and Paper
Join National Trust in the Tudor great barn for a talk and demonstration from National Trust Conservator Caroline Cotgrove. In this special glimpse behind the scenes in an historic building, Caroline will be showing us how to look after books and paper.
Sizergh Castle Cumbria LA8 8AE
Monday 2 Jul 2012
Four day Olympic package sale launched – up to 50 per cent off selected ticket and hotel breaks
Exclusive offers available until midnight 2nd July With one month to go until the Opening Ceremony, Thomas Cook, Official Short Break provider to the London 2012 Olympic Games and Paralympic Games, has today launched discounts of up to 50 per cent across a range of selected Games Breaks. The..
Thomas Cook, all branches in Carlisle Cumbria CA3 8RF
Monday 2 Jul 2012
The Ramblers group walk. Distance 9 miles.
Enjoy British wildlife on a Ramblers group walk. Around Troutbeck Tounge. Meet at Sands Centre car park, Carlisle. for car sharing to start of walk. Telephone for information about starting point of walk.
The Ramblers group walk starting point.. Grid Ref: NY406018 Cumbria LA23 1LB
Tuesday 3 Jul 2012
Surveying Alston Cemetery
We will be carrying out a survey of the wildflowers in the cemetery at Alston. This event is suitable both for those with limited experienced in plant identification as well as the more experienced surveyors. Please bring outdoor clothing and a packed lunch.
Alston Cemetery. Grid Reference: NY718460 Cumbria CA9 3RW
Tuesday 3 Jul 2012
The Ramblers group walk. Distance 8 miles.
Enjoy British wildlife on a Ramblers group walk. Dalton and Hutton Roof Crags. Meet at B&Q car park, Burton Road, Kendal for car sharing to start of walk. Telephone for information about starting point of walk.
The Ramblers group walk starting point.. Grid Ref: SD552761 Cumbria LA6 2PF
Tuesday 3 Jul 2012
The Ramblers group walk. Distance 7 miles.
Enjoy British wildlife on a Ramblers group walk. Satterthwaite. For most walks, meet at the riverside car park, Caton Road, Lancaster, to share transport.
The Ramblers group walk starting point.. Grid Ref: SD345912 Cumbria LA12 8LH
Wednesday 4 Jul 2012
The Ramblers group walk. Distance 9 miles.
Enjoy British wildlife on a Ramblers group walk. Grisedale Tarn. Meet at Penrith Rugby Club car park for car sharing to start of walk. If you are considering joining a walk, first go to http://www.penrithramblers.org.uk/update.html to check for updates, and then inform leader by telephone.
The Ramblers group walk starting point.. Grid Ref: NY395159 Cumbria CA11 0NN
Wednesday 4 Jul 2012
