Summer holiday inspiration
We're blessed in Allerdale with two World Heritage Sites and an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. And of course we have fabulous and unique local towns, and some beautiful countryside and coastline.
So whatever's your thing - walking, cycling, eating, drinking - we've got ideas and inspiration for you. Find out more of what's on offer on our Visit Allerdale website.
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Win your perfect day in Allerdale?
Following its popularity last year, people are once again being given the chance to win their ‘perfect day’ in Allerdale, a beautiful part of Cumbria.
The district of Allerdale is home to a large part of the stunning Lake District, the scenic Solway Coast as well as the western end of Hadrian’s Wall. But it doesn’t end there – the area offers fantastic shopping trips in thriving market towns, cultural experiences in galleries and theatres and a host of taste-tingling eateries and drinking spots.
The team at Visit Allerdale - part of Allerdale Borough Council - has partnered up with competition sponsors The Lakes Distillery, Go Ape at Whinlatter Forest, the Lake District Aquarium in Maryport and the Embleton Spa Hotel to give one lucky person and a guest the chance to win their perfect day out in the area simply by telling them exactly what that day would consist of.
To enter go to the Visit Allerdale website and tell the team about your perfect day in a maximum of 500 words via the online form. The closing date for entries is midnight on the 22 August 2021.
The main prize will see the winners get to experience their ideal day in Allerdale for free alongside a family member or friend. The day will be filmed by professionals from Fluid Productions and a short film posted on www.visitallerdale.co.uk to inspire others and showcase what the area has to offer visitors. As a perfect finish to their perfect day, the winner will spend the night at the fabulous Embleton Spa Hotel and wake up to a fantastic breakfast.
There are also 12 fantastic runners-up prizes on offer, which are:
- 4 x pairs of tickets for The Lakes Distillery tour and tasting
- 4 x pairs of tickets for Go Ape at Whinlatter Forest
- 4 x family day passes for the Lake District Coast Aquarium in Maryport
The competition entries that are judged to best showcase what Allerdale has to offer as a visitor destination will be added to the Visit Allerdale website to inspire others. The winning film from 2020 and some inspiring itineraries can be found at https://visitallerdale.co.uk/things-to-do/perfect-days-in-allerdale/.
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All aboard the free Buttermere bus
A free daily shuttlebus has been launched between Cockermouth and Buttermere, to help get people out of their cars and ease the pressure on Cumbria’s rural road network during the busy school summer holiday period.
Operated by Stagecoach Cumbria and North Lancashire, the trial service has been funded by Cumbria’s Tactical Visitor Management Group, to reduce the volume of cars heading to the popular Buttermere Valley by providing a wider range of transport options for families to enjoy.
The 16-seater shuttlebus will do five daily return journeys between Cockermouth, Low Lorton and Buttermere Village, with the first bus departing from Main Street in Cockermouth at 9.30am everyday until Sunday 5 September.
As well as providing easy access to the scenic round-the-lake-route at Buttermere, the new service connects to Cumbria’s wider bus network, including the hourly X4/5 to Workington and the 77/77A, which runs between Buttermere and Keswick.
The free summer service has been made possible thanks to support from the Tactical Visitor Management Group, which includes a wide range of partners such as Cumbria Police, the local authorities, the Lake District National Park and Cumbria Tourism.
The new Buttermere shuttlebus is also dog-friendly vehicle and has space for one wheelchair.
Full details of the timetable are available on the Lake District National Park website.
Summer holiday activities for kids
With the school term about to end, Children and young people will be spoilt for choice of things to do this summer with Cumbria’s Summer Holiday Activity Programme.
200 different activities are on offer from more than 60 organisations through the school holidays.
From football camps and rock climbing to zoo visits and circus skills, the range of activities on offer is huge.
Funded by the Government’s Holiday Activity and Food Programme all the activities are free for families whose children receive benefits-related free school meals. Over half of the activities also have paid-for places available to all children and young people. Around a third have additional free places available for children in particular circumstances, eligibility depends on the organisation running the activity.
Some activities are for single days, others offer a multi-week programme. All activities must be booked in advance.
The Cumbria Holiday Activity Programme is funded by the Department for Education's Holiday Activities and Food Programme 2021 and administered by Cumbria County Council working with Cumbria Youth Alliance.
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Taste of the Sea comedy night
The new Taste of the Sea food event comes to the town next month and the weekend’s fun will kick off on Friday 13 August with a night of laughs at The Wave Centre. The festival then continues across town on Saturday 14 and Sunday 15 August with a producers’ market, expert demonstrations, a hot food court, beer tent and loads of family entertainment.
The comedy nights at the flagship Taste Cumbria festival in Cockermouth are always sell-out events so guests are urged to book quickly to be sure of a seat. Initially, just 50 tickets are going on sale to make sure comedy fans are comfortable and covid safe. More tickets will be released as restrictions allow.
The Taste of the Sea event is a new addition to the calendar of Taste Cumbria festivals. It is organised by Allerdale Borough Council and is supported by Maryport Town Council.
Andy White, Jon Capewell and Raymond Mearns will appear at the inaugural comedy night, alongside compere Mike Wilkinson.
The comedy night takes place at The Wave Centre in Maryport on Friday 13 August from 7pm. This event will be ticketed and follow any covid-safe restrictions. Book tickets now.
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Be safe in the water
 This fantastic weather we are having means that many people are taking to our lakes and rivers to cool off.
However, please do take care in the water. To find out more, go to the Cumbria County Council website.
Remember:
- Before you jump in a river, lake or any waters stop and think.
- Hazards lie beneath the water and even if the sun is shining, the water will still be cold.
- If you see someone in trouble in water, do not hesitate, call 999 immediately with clear details of your location.
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...and please use dedicated parking facilities
We joining Cumbria Police and the rescue services in asking that people use dedicated parking facilities and parking areas and not abandon vehicles and cause an obstruction on the highway.
Irresponsible parking endangers yourself, pedestrians and other motorists. Please be respectful and act responsibly.
Access for emergency services should not be obstructed by abandoned vehicles.
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