The Museum of Lakeland Life & Industry
As a fan and advocate of Cumbria, its heritage and its culture, the Museum of Lakeland Life & Industry (or ‘MOLLI’ to its friends) is very close to my ideal….
Muncaster Castle
As a ‘North Cumbrian’, I rarely make it out to the west coast, but I’m very glad that on this occasion I made the trip over to Muncaster Castle. The…
A Day in York: Part 2
Let’s get back to York! When I left last time, I had touched on the first part of my walk through York’s history, beginning at Micklegate, and, to be honest,…
Two Hours on the Royal Mile: Part 2
We’re back for part two in Scotland’s great capital: Edinburgh. When I left last time I was talking about some of the witchy goings-on throughout Edinburgh’s past, and I want…
Wray Castle
Take a trip down the western side of Windermere and down a few narrow roads, and you’ll reach Wray Castle. Built in the 1840s, this new-gothic creation was the brainchild…
Netley Abbey with The Ditsy Explorer
It’s time to welcome my first guest blogger to Holme & Away! After inviting the ‘Twitterverse’ to get in touch with me about their favourite local sights, The Ditsy Explorer,…
Kelvingrove Art Gallery & Museum
At the end of February, I ventured up to Glasgow for an incredibly brief visit. Obviously, the limited time meant I had to pick my activities very carefully, and after…
Lowther Castle
A few weeks ago, I made a visit to another local attraction and historical gem, Lowther Castle. I have already visited the parkland surrounding the Castle when I went to Lowther…
Long Meg & Castlerigg
I’m kicking off 2018 with a visit to some slightly bizarre locations. Long Meg and her Daughters, and Castlerigg are two fairly well-known stone circles in Cumbria, and can be…
Lanercost Priory
We’ve now reached the end (nearly) of 2017, and I have one last ‘real’ post to go before my festive hiatus. A few weekends ago, my friend, Amy, and I…