Cornishead Priory and Buddhist Meditation Centre

Cornishead Priory and Buddhist Meditation Centre

The Conishead Priory has an interesting history. It was founded in 1160 as a hospital for the poor, and has also been a hotel, a private home, a military hospital aswell as a convalescent home and spa for miners. Since

Feeling festive at Rydal church and cafe, near Ambelside

Feeling festive at Rydal church and cafe, near Ambelside

Rydal Hall cafe is a short stroll from Ambelside. If you are on foot , walk along the road towards Grasmere and take the gate on the right just outside Ambelside. This footpath takes you through the campsite and directly into Rydal Hall. The cafe is situated along the waterfall.

A room with a view at Rydal Waterfall

A room with a view at Rydal Waterfall

The view of Rydal Waterfall from the window was described as ‘picturesque’ inspiring many poets and painters such as Turner, Constable, Wordsworth and Coleridge.

Inspiring Woodland walks

Inspiring Woodland walks

Woods are interesting, they’re quiet, peaceful and packed with nature.

They are also constantly changing. They show us the cyclical nature of life, continuing to provide sights that inspire us. The falling leaves in Autumn remind us of the importance of letting go. The winter encourages us to find stillness. In Spring we start over again.