Grasmere news

The Yan is an award-winning bistro located in Grasmere

Award-winning Grasmere bistro says goodbye to head chef

Rory Bremner with co-directors Joanne and Andrew Hunter

Rory Bremner with co-directors Joanne and Andrew Hunter

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Grasmere Gingerbread marks 170 years of baking success with celebrity guests

The incident took place near Grasmere

The incident took place near Grasmere

A591 collision leads to 'physical altercation' between driver and biker

Elaina Moon has written a children's book about the gingerbread shop

Elaina Moon has written a children's book about the gingerbread shop

New book travels in time to celebrate Grasmere Gingerbread's 170th anniversary

Forest Side, Grasmere, adds a Michelin Key to its Michelin Star

Forest Side, Grasmere, adds a Michelin Key to its Michelin Star

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‘Outstanding’ Lake District Hotel ‘proud’ to add new MICHELIN Key award

Laurel Cottage guest house on St Martins Square

Laurel Cottage guest house on St Martins Square

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New bar will offer "something different" to customers

The Langdale and Ambleside MRT

The Langdale and Ambleside MRT

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Walking guide's 'hardest day' of her career after hiker suffered injury

Joanne took over the business from her parents in 2000

Joanne took over the business from her parents in 2000

Willy Wonka style Golden Ticket competition with a chance to win £170 launched

The wrestling at the show in 2022

The wrestling at the show in 2022

The Olympics in the Lake District - Grasmere Show gets ready for its return

Dave Keighley, Sally Keighley, Georgina Keighley-King, Peter Keighley-King

Dave Keighley, Sally Keighley, Georgina Keighley-King, Peter Keighley-King

"It's a real honour" - restaurant owners react to UK top 100 ranking

The Yan team: Chef Will Manley, Sally Keighley, Dave Keighley, and Jess Manley

The Yan team: Chef Will Manley, Sally Keighley, Dave Keighley, and Jess Manley

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Lake District restaurant named among one of UK's 100 best

Author Tom Palmer

Author Tom Palmer

Best selling author comes to Windermere to share the story of his life

Jack Perrem won the best infant bearing at Grasmere Rushbearing

Jack Perrem won the best infant bearing at Grasmere Rushbearing

Rushbearing group calls for more volunteers to build on success of this year's event

Tours of Grasmere Distillery will be conducted by founder Paul Abbott, pictured

Tours of Grasmere Distillery will be conducted by founder Paul Abbott, pictured

Lakeside distillery offers tours of gin and vodka making process

‘Stunning’ £1.8 million Lake District hotel in ‘honeypot’ village for sale

‘Stunning’ £1.8 million Lake District hotel in ‘honeypot’ village for sale

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‘Stunning’ £1.8 million Lake District hotel in ‘honeypot’ village for sale

Rushmaidens in church

Rushmaidens in church

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Historic rushbearing procession in village to welcomes visitors this weekend

The illustrator and author left everyone 'spellbound'

The illustrator and author left everyone 'spellbound'

'Everyone was spellbound' - Prize-winning illustrator and author visits school

Grasmere WI members handing a cheque to St Mary's last year

Grasmere WI members handing a cheque to St Mary's last year

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Women's group celebrates landmark birthday after over a century of service

Grasmere gingerband

Grasmere gingerband

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Grasmere Gingerbread continues to 'delight' people from all over the world

Grasmere gingerbread celebrates 170 anniversary with new commemorative tin

Grasmere gingerbread celebrates 170 anniversary with new commemorative tin

Grasmere gingerbread celebrates 170 anniversary with new commemorative tin

The Grasmere Lakeland Sports and Show show ground, with its extensive 14-acre grounds and facilities, and inset of Mark Jackson, who is building relationships with Cumbria Young Farmers

The Grasmere Lakeland Sports and Show show ground, with its extensive 14-acre grounds and facilities, and inset of Mark Jackson, who is building relationships with Cumbria Young Farmers

Lake District event hopes to return to farming roots

The group will be performing at Grasmere Village Hall

The group will be performing at Grasmere Village Hall

Clubs and societies

Theatre group needs your help ahead of opening night in the Lake District

Gift and interior shop in popular village on sale

Gift and interior shop in popular village on sale

Gift and interior shop in popular village on sale

The fundraising will help projects such as the 'Grand Day Out'

The fundraising will help projects such as the 'Grand Day Out'

Wordsworth group raises £8000 in a week to help lonely and isolated people

The talk will take place at Grasmere Village Hall

The talk will take place at Grasmere Village Hall

The 'inspiring women' of Cumbria to be showcased at event in Grasmere

Grasmere Pharmacy will have slightly reduced opening hours

Grasmere Pharmacy will have slightly reduced opening hours

NHS approves plans to shorten opening hours of Grasmere Pharmacy

Jacky Godfrey (right) and Louise Sykes taking part in the stepping challenge in 2021

Jacky Godfrey (right) and Louise Sykes taking part in the stepping challenge in 2021

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Women walking 9000 steps a day for charity smash fundraising target

Inspire your children with these free creative sessions

Inspire your children with these free creative sessions

Cultural attractions

Works of Wordsworth to inspire children in Cumbria this half term

Jacky Godfrey (right) and Louise Sykes taking part in the stepping challenge in 2021

Jacky Godfrey (right) and Louise Sykes taking part in the stepping challenge in 2021

A step above the rest - women aim to complete 9000 daily steps for hospice

A different take on the Nativity will be performed in Grasmere

A different take on the Nativity will be performed in Grasmere

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Grasmere group to put a different spin on the Nativity

Children from Grasmere School have joined a campaign for climate justice

Children from Grasmere School have joined a campaign for climate justice

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Lake District children get creative for climate justice

The ranger tasked with helping boost the red squirrel population gave a talk on Tuesday night

The ranger tasked with helping boost the red squirrel population gave a talk on Tuesday night

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Ranger hosts event after doubling Lake District squirrel population

The red squirrel population in Grasmere has doubled over six months

The red squirrel population in Grasmere has doubled over six months

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Red squirrel population doubles in six months in Lake District

Author Emily Windsor during her trip to Grasmere, which has partially inspired her upcoming Christmas story based in the Lake District

Author Emily Windsor during her trip to Grasmere, which has partially inspired her upcoming Christmas story based in the Lake District

Anthology of Christmas stories based around the Lake District to be released

Artist Tor Falcon is being given an exhibit in Grasmere

Artist Tor Falcon is being given an exhibit in Grasmere

Lake District to be subject of new art exhibition in Grasmere

Grasmere has been named in the top 5 of UK small towns

Grasmere has been named in the top 5 of UK small towns

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Cumbria village named as one of the best in UK

The Inn Collection Group are staging activities on Friday and Saturday to mark the return from refurbishment of The Swan at Grasmere.

The Inn Collection Group are staging activities on Friday and Saturday to mark the return from refurbishment of The Swan at Grasmere.

Planning and development

Pub set to reopen after multi million pound refurbishment

Food hygiene ratings have been awarded to 12 establishments.

Food hygiene ratings have been awarded to 12 establishments.

New food hygiene ratings given to South Lakeland establishments

Kate and Simon Hustler outside of the Grasmere Hotel

Kate and Simon Hustler outside of the Grasmere Hotel

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Couple 'thrilled' after fulfilling hotel dream

The Grasmere Hotel, built in 1871 as a private Country House, has been sold to new owners.

The Grasmere Hotel, built in 1871 as a private Country House, has been sold to new owners.

'I fell in love with it 25 years ago': Hotel sold from £2.2 million asking price

Over 100 poo bags removed

Over 100 poo bags removed

Kendal Triathlon members go 'plogging' and collect more than 100 dog poo bags

Will Clark is now working closely with North Air Ambulance Service

Will Clark is now working closely with North Air Ambulance Service

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How this councillor turned a tragedy to become a community pillar

The accommodation is to be based at Broadrayne Farm, near Grasmere. Picture: Lake District National Park Authority

The accommodation is to be based at Broadrayne Farm, near Grasmere. Picture: Lake District National Park Authority

Local government

Business struggling to recruit local people, meeting hears

Grasmere's Lucia's Coffee and Bakehouse closed for a short time

Grasmere's Lucia's Coffee and Bakehouse closed for a short time

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Popular coffee shop closed briefly due to staff shortage

Cumbria County Councillor Will Clark in front of one of the new GNAAS sculptures

Cumbria County Councillor Will Clark in front of one of the new GNAAS sculptures

Special sculptures placed across Cumbria to raise money for air ambulance

Family fun at the Grasmere Lakeland Sports and Show

Family fun at the Grasmere Lakeland Sports and Show

Lakeland sports event returns with a wheelbarrow garden competition

A lesson on rare piece of transport heritage in Cumbria

The damaged box is now back home

The damaged box is now back home

Historic landmark restored to its home atop Lake District pass

The Rushbearing procession in 2013.

The Rushbearing procession in 2013.

One of the oldest rushbearing processions to return after pandemic

Country show is back with a bang after a two year hiatus

Country show is back with a bang after a two year hiatus

Country show is back with a bang after a two year hiatus

CAMPAIGN: Campaigners from Make Votes Matter with Cllr Will Clark

CAMPAIGN: Campaigners from Make Votes Matter with Cllr Will Clark

Local government

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Councillor adds his voice to campaign for voting reform

Army of volunteers and rangers to begin repair work remote Lake District paths

Army of volunteers and rangers to begin repair work remote Lake District paths

Army of volunteers and rangers to begin repair work to remote Lakes paths

DOGS: A number of dog-related evens will be on offer

DOGS: A number of dog-related evens will be on offer

Iconic 154 year old festival returns after two-year absence

POLICE: Appealing for information after hotel theft

POLICE: Appealing for information after hotel theft

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Police appeal for witnesses and information after theft from hotel