Celebrating the Royal Wedding in the Lake District

There are lots of celebrations being held throughout the Lake District to celebrate the Royal Wedding, so if you are staying at one of the many self catering cottages in the Lake District you don't need to worry that you'll risk missing the action on the big day.

For visitors staying in Keswick cottages, there will be a big screen in Keswick Market Square, showing the entire wedding.  The whole town, including lots of visitors to the area will be there to watch and enjoy themselves.  You will be able to sample some local produce and the town square will be decorated for the occasion. It should be a lovely day – we're all praying for sunshine!

Muncaster Castle in Eskdale is putting on a Royal Wedding flower festival across the whole of the Royal Wedding Weekend – The bluebell woods at the castle are likely to be at their best, so it really is the perfect time for a visit. 

If you are coming from Eskdale, then you can take the Ravenglass and Eskdale miniature steam railway (aka The la'al Ratty) out to the coast and enjoy their take on the Royal Wedding Cake into the bargain.

For visitors staying in Ullswater Cottages, The Ullswater steamers are marking the Royal Wedding with an evening cruise.  Put on your glad rags and enjoy the sunset (hopefully!) with a glass of champagne and then a couple of hours of dancing.

Lord and Lady Cavendish won't be there to meet you, as they will be at the Wedding itself (Lady Cav is an old school chum of Camilla of course) but at Holker Hall in the Southern Lake District there is a day of celebrations.  Holker Hall is a great day out and with entertainment for all of the family and the wedding itself shown on a big screen, it should be brilliant.

Lots of hotels in the Lake District are putting on Champagne Teas and The Skiddaw Hotel in Keswick and the Borrowdale Hotel and the Lodore Falls Hotel in Borrowdale will have wedding cake too. 

The Royal Oak in Braithwaite will be showing the wedding on large screens from 11am.  There will be a Royal Wedding themed Champagne tea in the afternoon and then a buffet, live Jazz and Fireworks in the evening.

The Wheatsheaf in Lorton is within easy reach of cottages in the Loweswater area and also just 15 minutes drive from Keswick and Cockermouth.  There are drinks in the morning and then the wedding will be shown during the afternoon.  (For those that aren't so keen on the wedding itself, there will be football on the pub field between 3 and 4pm!)  There will be kids sports and activities during the rest of the afternoon and a Tatie Pot will be served at 6pm.

With all of these celebrations happening all over the area staying in Lake District cottages is surely the only way forward. Rumour has it Kate and Will's will be honeymooning in one!

Fingers crossed for sunshine and a great day of celebration.  If the wedding isn't your thing, then you've no cause for complaint as the fells will probably be deserted (although I do know of several people who are going to be having a celebratory picnic on the top of Scafell and you can probably watch the whole wedding from the summit on your iphone!).

Celebrating the Royal Wedding in the Lake District

There are lots of celebrations being held throughout the Lake District to celebrate the Royal Wedding, so if you are staying at one of the many self catering cottages in the Lake District you don’t need to worry that you’ll risk missing the action on the big day.

For visitors staying in Keswick cottages, there will be a big screen in Keswick Market Square, showing the entire wedding.  The whole town, including lots of visitors to the area will be there to watch and enjoy themselves.  You will be able to sample some local produce and the town square will be decorated for the occasion. It should be a lovely day – we’re all praying for sunshine!

Muncaster Castle in Eskdale is putting on a Royal Wedding flower festival across the whole of the Royal Wedding Weekend – The bluebell woods at the castle are likely to be at their best, so it really is the perfect time for a visit. 

If you are coming from Eskdale, then you can take the Ravenglass and Eskdale miniature steam railway (aka The la’al Ratty) out to the coast and enjoy their take on the Royal Wedding Cake into the bargain.

For visitors staying in Ullswater Cottages, The Ullswater steamers are marking the Royal Wedding with an evening cruise.  Put on your glad rags and enjoy the sunset (hopefully!) with a glass of champagne and then a couple of hours of dancing.

Lord and Lady Cavendish won’t be there to meet you, as they will be at the Wedding itself (Lady Cav is an old school chum of Camilla of course) but at Holker Hall in the Southern Lake District there is a day of celebrations.  Holker Hall is a great day out and with entertainment for all of the family and the wedding itself shown on a big screen, it should be brilliant.

Lots of hotels in the Lake District are putting on Champagne Teas and The Skiddaw Hotel in Keswick and the Borrowdale Hotel and the Lodore Falls Hotel in Borrowdale will have wedding cake too. 

The Royal Oak in Braithwaite will be showing the wedding on large screens from 11am.  There will be a Royal Wedding themed Champagne tea in the afternoon and then a buffet, live Jazz and Fireworks in the evening.

The Wheatsheaf in Lorton is within easy reach of cottages in the Loweswater area and also just 15 minutes drive from Keswick and Cockermouth.  There are drinks in the morning and then the wedding will be shown during the afternoon.  (For those that aren’t so keen on the wedding itself, there will be football on the pub field between 3 and 4pm!)  There will be kids sports and activities during the rest of the afternoon and a Tatie Pot will be served at 6pm. With all of these celebrations happening all over the area staying in Lake District cottages is surely the only way forward. Rumour has it Kate and Will’s will be honeymooning in one!

Fingers crossed for sunshine and a great day of celebration.  If the wedding isn't your thing, then you've no cause for complaint as the fells will probably be deserted (although I do know of several people who are going to be having a celebratory picnic on the top of Scafell and you can probably watch the whole wedding from the summit on your iphone!).

 

Lake District Wedding Venues - The Most Romantic Locations

The English Lake District has been named as one of the most romantic destinations in the UK.

With the Lake District being named most romantic destination this Valentine’s, it isn’t surprising that couples then want to return to get married. A staggering 31% of couples interviewed voted for the Lake District over destinations such as the Cotswolds, Bath and York.

The Lake District has been a popular destination for some time for couples escaping for a romantic weekend break or holiday. Cumbria and The Lake District has a varied choice of areas offering different landscapes from the north Lakes, Keswick and Derwent Water to the busy south Lakes. Each area has a different feel and will accommodate for a variety of tastes.

The romantic nature of this area unsurprisingly attracts couples looking for a wedding destination.

Year on year the Lake District is attracting more and more couples with hotels in the Lake District seeing steady increases in weddings throughout the year. There is an excellent choice of Lake District wedding venues due to the high number of hotels. Having this choice enables a wedding party to select the best venue for the size and theme of the wedding.

For more unique Lake District weddings you could hire a steamer to take your guests on a lake cruise whilst drinking champagne and at nightfall you could organise a spectacular firework display over the lake. For something more romantic and less formal you can enjoy a simple ceremony and a walk up one of the Lakeland fells with a picnic and enjoy the breathtaking views - the choice is yours.

The area is very much geared up for Lake District weddings. The large number of weddings held in Lake District hotels has meant other facilities are readily available such as car hire, photographers, DJ’s and cake makers. Should the bride and groom live out of the area, no services need to be brought with them. This of course makes organisation much easier and keeps costs down.

The Lake District is also seeing a high number of honeymooners. Especially high quality 4 and 5 star hotels are plentiful so ultimate luxury can be achieved. Of course, if the couple are into walking then a better destination cannot be found. Purely gazing at the scenery can entertain but there are endless activities, museums, gardens, galleries and activity centres to visit.

The English Lake District is one of fifty places worldwide that National Geographic states is a must to visit, and there is no better way to see it than on foot whether it be for a short break or whilst staying up there at a relative’s wedding. Escape for a day on the Lake District fells. The scenery is so amazing that even if you are not a into walking then just looking at the spectacular views is enough. This makes the Lake District an area for all ages. Couple that with endless activities, museums, gardens and local farm shops to visit. There are many hotels in the Lake District and many beautiful areas making the choice of where to stay endless.