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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 FREE. If you want to promote your events in the Lake District and Cumbria, do
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Latest Lake District & Cumbria Business News:

World of Beatrix Potter Attraction Award Finalist
 
world_beatrix_potter_attraction_2011_logo.jpgThe World of Beatrix Potter Attractiongift shop is now officially one of the best gift retailers in the UK! The Bowness-on-Windermere gift shop has been selected as a finalist in a prestigious competition - known as The Greats - to reward the best gift retailers. The winners of this year's best gift retailing awards will be revealed at a glittering awards event in London on May 17th. The World of Beatrix Potter™ Attraction gift shop has been selected as a finalist by Progressive Gifts and Home in the Best Museum / Visitor Attraction Gift Shop category.  World of Beatrix Attraction Feature


Carcraft - Nissan Approved
 
carcraft011.jpgCarcraft Body Repairs have been appointed Nissan approved repairers. The specialist motor body repairs and vehicle refurbishing specialists from Flookburgh are also approved by Audi, VW, Seat and Skoda.  Carcraft Feature
 

 
Cumbria Life Food and Drink Awards
 
lenclume_logo.jpgL'Enclume of Cartmel have been awarded Restaurant of the Year at the inaugural Cumbria Life Food and Drink Awards which were hosted by Kendal College. Owner of L'Enclume Simon Rogan also received a special award from Hairy Biker Dave Myers for outstanding achievement in Cumbria's food and drink industry. Other awards included Chef of the Year which went to Justin Woods of the Castle Green Hotel and Best Cumberland Sausage which was awarded to Plumgarths Farm Shop.
     

 
Bridge Catering - Best Wedding Caterer
 
wedding_industry_awards.jpgBridge Catering have been crowned 'The Best Wedding Caterer (Independent)' for the North West Region in the 2012 Wedding Industry Awards. The Awards recognize and reward excellence in wedding suppliers both regionally and nationally. Bridge Catering of Greenodd now go forward to the National Finals which will be held in London.  Bridge Catering Feature



Latest Lake District & Cumbria News:
 
Fri May 18 17:46:33 BST 2012
Tensions are raised ahead of a public meeting about plans to build a biomass plant near Barrow in
Thu May 17 16:49:59 BST 2012
A 29-year-old Cumbrian man pleads guilty to an assault on Barrow and Furness MP John Woodcock.
Thu May 17 16:35:18 BST 2012
A former geography teacher is ready for an 11,000 mile cycle trip across Africa
Thu May 17 15:56:16 BST 2012
Volunteers are being sought to help give the largest natural lake in England a spring clean.
Thu May 17 11:10:17 BST 2012
Campaigners fail to convince a council in Cumbria to hold a public vote on plans for thousands of
Thu May 17 09:27:12 BST 2012
Campaigners fighting to save a Cumbria munitions depot say they are confident they got their
Tue May 15 16:01:45 BST 2012
People are encouraged to report sightings of red kite chicks released into Grizedale Forest
Mon May 14 16:16:25 BST 2012
A restoration scheme on the Cumbrian coast is awarded nearly £2m from the Heritage Lottery Fund.
Fri May 11 10:09:39 BST 2012
Workington Town sign experienced wing Mark Calderwood, who has played for Leeds, Wigan, Hull and
Thu May 10 17:55:16 BST 2012
Barrow Raiders sign centre Ryan Shaw from Super League side Warrington Wolves on dual registration
Fri May 04 10:13:35 BST 2012
Natasha Wilson, will be looking for gold in the UK School Games
Wed May 02 16:52:33 BST 2012
A Cumbrian church receives a surprise donation of £6,000
Wed May 02 14:39:37 BST 2012
A petition dating back to Queen Victoria's Diamond Jubilee celebrations goes on display
Sat Apr 28 15:35:46 BST 2012
Barrow finish their Blue Square Bet Premier campaign on a high at Newport County's expense.
Thu Apr 26 10:49:49 BST 2012
See the latest collection of your weather pictures from Cumbria
Tue Apr 17 20:36:52 BST 2012
Every Barrow game - home and away - on BBC Radio Cumbria
Tue Apr 17 08:54:59 BST 2012
Why the world's sporting stars are preparing for London 2012 around the UK rather than at home.
Thu Apr 05 11:51:17 BST 2012
A reverend helps Carlisle United players cope with the "pressures" of Championship promotion
Mon Mar 19 07:30:58 GMT 2012
The Olympic flame will take a ride on a steamer and pass the home of poet William Wordsworth during
Fri Mar 02 13:50:13 GMT 2012
People living in the Alston area of Cumbria will switch to digital television during September.
Thu Jun 02 11:54:06 BST 2011
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