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Lindale Inn - Near Grange over Sands, the new owners are hoping to return this pub with accommodation to it's position as the place to go for pub food. Wilkinson Decorators Ltd - long-established decorators who provide quality painting, decorating and sanding services, serving Windermere, Kendal and the Lake District. Kendal Physiotherapy & Sports Injuries Centre - in Kendal and Grange-over-Sands treating sports injuries, neck and back pain and other aches & pains! South Lakes Mobility Shop - Kendal shop suppling quality mobility aids, including Stairlifts, Wheelchairs, Scooters, Walking Aids and much more! Lakeland Log Stores - Kendal manufacturers of handmade oak storage log stores that keep your wood dry throughout the year. Lakeland Mortgage Centre - Specialist mortgage consultants and advisers who offer independant mortgage advice to meet your personal requirements. Sunnybrow Daycare Nurseries - At Greenside and at Castle Park School in Kendal; providing the highest quality childcare and education for pre-school children. In Group Kendal - Independent networking group for South Lakeland that meets every week in Kendal.

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Welcome to the ultimate guide to life in the Lake District. From Accommodation to Zoos, we feature every attraction and business that makes the Lake District and Cumbria a fantastic place to live, work and visit.

This is not just another business directory. Your Guide 2 The Lake District turns the spotlight onto the most diverse National Park in the UK, reflecting Cumbrian folk and telling the world what life in the Lakes is really all about. If you want your organisation or business to be found on the web, make sure you are on Your Guide 2 The Lake District. Our Community pages are mostly FREE. Do contact us if you want your event in the Lake District & Cumbria promoting.

Latest Lake District & Cumbria Business News:

The Wheatsheaf is Named a Top Pub in England & Wales!

The Wheatsheaf at Brigsteer has been named one of the top three pubs in England and Wales with rooms. The respected Sawday's Pubs & Inns travel guide has described the Wheatsheaf's bunkhouse rooms as "quirky and hugely comfortable", complete with a taxi service to the recently renovated pub. Wheatsheaf Feature

Beetham Nurseries Celebrate Three Decades in Business

This year Beetham Nurseries are celebrating thirty years in business. The family concern near Milnthorpe began in 1984 from a small potting shed and over three decades have blossomed into the huge garden centre, plant nursery, food shop and cafe that it is today. Although much has changed physically, the garden centre say their core intrinsic values and beliefs from 30 years ago that make up today's family business are still intact. Soon the story of Beetham Nurseries will be exhibited around the store with pictures of then and now with customers able to take a trip down memory lane. Beetham Nurseries Feature

World of Beatrix Potter takes Gold at Chelsea Flower Show

The World of Beatrix Potter Attraction's Peter Rabbit Garden designer Richard Lucas has been awarded a Gold medal at this year’s Chelsea Flower Show. Richard worked alongside plant nursery Hooksgreen Herbs from Stone in Staffordshire, who grew and supplied the herbs and plants, to create a magical Peter Rabbit Herb Garden. World of Beatrix Potter Feature

Latest Lake District & Cumbria News:

College reveals engineering centre Sat Jul 19 18:35:23 BST 2014 A college in Cumbria reveals plans for a new £1.89m engineering centre, due to open in September.	The last craftsmen in England? Sat Jul 19 03:40:41 BST 2014 Keeping alive the Cumbrian tradition of "swilling"	VIDEO: Roadworks hitting traders' takings Fri Jul 18 07:13:27 BST 2014 Traders in a Cumbrian town complain that a long-running set of roadworks is affecting their
New date for tiger attack inquest Thu Jul 17 22:02:29 BST 2014 A new date and location are set for the inquest into the death of a zoo keeper mauled by a tiger.	VIDEO: Workers celebrate Magnox anniversary Wed Jul 16 15:55:43 BST 2014 Past employees have joined the present-day workforce to celebrate 50 years of Magnox re-processing	Remote hostel reopens after revamp Wed Jul 16 15:18:28 BST 2014 One of the most remote youth hostels in the UK, which is inaccessible by road and has no mains
VIDEO: Unseen Campbell speed film restored Wed Jul 16 13:48:37 BST 2014 Unseen family footage of Donald Campbell breaking the land and water speed records in 1964 has been	Kavanagh 'sad' to release Irons Wed Jul 16 12:15:30 BST 2014 Carlisle United boss Graham Kavanagh says releasing Davie Irons from his post as assistant coach	Unseen Campbell speed film restored Wed Jul 16 09:55:06 BST 2014 Footage of Donald Campbell breaking records
Ex-criminal gains criminology degree Tue Jul 15 22:45:54 BST 2014 Reformed criminal Natalie Atkinson, who says she committed more than 100 offences, gets a first	Deal reached over 'Penrith pong' Tue Jul 15 17:29:05 BST 2014 A long-running legal row involving unpleasant smells from an animal rendering plant in Cumbria -	Cumbria's Askew aims for the top Tue Jul 15 16:53:19 BST 2014 Workington-born Australian fighter Darren Askew targets a place inside the top 20 of the world's
Carlisle sign Blackburn's Marrow Tue Jul 15 15:43:30 BST 2014 Carlisle United sign midfielder Alex Marrow on a one-year deal following his release by Blackburn	VIDEO: 'Transplant put me on road to glory' Wed Jul 09 21:30:08 BST 2014 A transplant patient has told how his operation gave him a second chance of life and put him on the	North East & Cumbria News Online Tue Nov 13 12:30:36 GMT 2012 How to contact online reporters in the North East & Cumbria with your stories and pictures.

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Cavendish Arms, Cartmel Special Offers One night stay for 2 only £59 - Two nights £109 - Also dining offer - Click link for full details.

July / August Special Offer from The Kings Arms Hawkshead - Children Go Free at The Kings Arms Hotel, Hawkshead from Sunday to Thursday. Ts & Cs apply.

Offers from Bowness Beauty Full set of Acrylic or Gel Nail extensions for £25 with free infill when booked within 2 weeks.

Offers From The Station Inn Oxenholme Daily special offers from the Station Inn - Click link for details

Pride, Health & Fitness Special Offer - Short-term memberships now available for limited time only - including pay as you go £5.

Sinclair Plumbing and Heating Offer - A free Magnaclean System Cleaner (worth £150) with every new boiler installation or change.

Uplands Hotel & Restaurant Cartmel Offers - Including Monday to Wednesday 2 courses for £9.95 from 12 'til 2.30pm & 5pm 'til 8pm.