17 Aug 2012 No Comments
The Lake District can be one of the best places to spend a bank holiday weekend! With so many exciting events happening all over Cumbria, take advantage of our special offers and discounted rates to enjoy a long weekend at one of our six Lake District Hotels! More
20 Apr 2011 No Comments
Head Chef Mike Ward first appeared on BBC Radio Cumbria to talk about the monthly Pudding Evenings held at the Lodore Falls Hotel. If you are a pudding lover, the second Thursday every month is just the night to have dinner in the restaurant – there are seven delicious puddings to choose from!
Following his first appearance Mike built up quite a listener fan base and has a monthly pudding slot on the morning show. His choice of pudding is interesting and he always picks one that his audience will be able to make at home.
23 Dec 2010 No Comments
What fantastic fun at the Lodore Falls Hotel in Borrowdale on Tuesday afternoon as 170 visitors packed the Garden Rooms for the Christmas panto – Cinderella. With beautiful ballet dresses decking the halls, the scene was quite magical for the children and parents. With cushions scattered on the floor at the front of th4 stage, there were over 80 children screaming and shouting with laughter at Buttons and the ugly sisters.
The interval was timed to perfection, with food and drinks pre-ordered before the performance giving time for the youngsters to refuel before the second half of the show. As the performance came to an end, the children got closer and closer and closer to the actors – totally involved in what was happening and leaving Mums and Grandparents just as spellbound watching their little ones.
“The best panto we’ve seen this year” agreed several local families who had travelled to see others in the area. So much effort from Chaplin’s – the professional troupe who performed for us – a huge thanks to them. One thing is for sure, with almost double attendance on last years first ever panto, we are certainly going to make this an annual event. Roll on next Christmas.
15 Dec 2010 No Comments
The Border Concert Band played traditional Christmas carols through lunch and afternoon tea at the Inn on the Lake last Sunday. The restaurant was packed with lunchtime diners who appreciated the music and sang along with the carols. The same was true of the afternoon tea – those listening to the band agreed “It really got them into the sprit of Christmas and the band encouraged everyone to sing along and ask for requests.
It was an event fo
r all ages – there were children aged two dancing in the lounges whilst Grandparents sat and enjoyed the food and music. Abbey and Georgia Barr agreed “it was a very exciting start to Christmas and there was a real festive feel and a great family atmosphere that everyone really enjoyed together.” The Inn on the Lake hopes to make this event part of family Christmas tradition next year, setting the scene for Christmas in Glenridding.
“There were 20 members of the Border Concert Band who travelled from Carlisle to play at the event. This is the second time this year that they have featured at Inn on the Lake and they are certainly welcome to come back any time” said General Manager Gary Wilson.
24 Nov 2010 No Comments
A performance of the Nutcracker ballet and a fairytale afternoon tea heralded the arrival of Christmas at the Lodore Falls Hotel on Sunday (21st Nov). The hotel, which has taken the Nutcracker theme this year was packed guests wanting to see the first ever ‘Lodore’ ballet production.
Over 170 guests saw dancers from the Starkey School of Theatre Dance in Whitehaven, perform a short version of the Nutcracker Ballet. Aged 9 – 24 the dancers put on a performance that was truly professional and there was hardly a dry eye in the house as parents, grandparents and regular customers were captivated as they watched and listened to the story unfold.
With numerous costume changes and a cast of 30, the enormous amount of preparation was clearly evident and pure enjoyment was plain to see on the faces of the dancers.
Guests were very impressed at the attention to detail given to the hotel décor, the ballet production and the themed link to the afternoon tea with chocolate mice and snow cakes. Mrs Sheila Bewsher from Whitehaven watched Grandson Thomas take part, she said “the hotel looks fantastic with tutu’s masks and ballet shoes; it set the scene for the ballet. It couldn’t have been a more perfect start to Christmas.”
Joyce Hill from Brampton said “it was an enchanting afternoon, something different and a wonderful way to enjoy afternoon tea. The ballet was lovely and the food was fabulous.”
Karen Starkey, Director of the production said “it has been a wonderful experience to create a ballet in such lovely surroundings – it is the perfect location for this Christmas fairytale. The dancers have loved every minute and really appreciated the opportunity to put on the show. The hotel was great to work with and we are already talking about what we can do next.”
Stephen Johnson, General Manager of the hotel said “It was lovely to get such fantastic comments from our regular guests as well as seeing new people experience the magic of our hotel for the first time.”
The idea to create a real first in Cumbria with a Nutcracker theme came from Kit Graves, Hotel Director, who saw a stunning Nutcracker display in Denmark’s ‘Royal Copenhagen Flagship store’ last Christmas. Work started on the 2010 Christmas Nutcracker story very early in the year and has culminated in a fantastic Nutcracker Christmas display. Not to be out done, Head Chef Mike Ward has also created a menu of Russian inspired dishes including Borscht (Beetroot Soup) Kiev’s and Sugar Plum Fairy cake. There are also Russian Cocktails too, like the Ballet Russe, the Moscow Mule and the Russian Quaalude.
Why not view our Nutcracker Event photos CLICK HERE
The next Russian inspired event is a Luncheon on 2nd December – tickets £30. For more details, contact Tanya Sentence on 017687 77285 or visit http://www.lakedistricthotels.net/lodorefalls/index.php
23 Nov 2010 No Comments
Family favourite pantomime ‘Little Red Riding Hood’ will take centre stage in the Ballroom at the George Hotel this December –allowing the ballroom to relive its day as a theatrical location and heart of community life in Penrith.
This will be the first pantomime commissioned by the George Hotel for over a century, and was the idea of General Manager Justin Wales who found it hard to find good local panto performances last year. Justin said “When we looked at our entertainment programme, we wanted to offer something extra to our Christmas parties. Pantomimes are perfect for families – and we have already had good feedback from lots of grandparents who want to give Mum a break just before Christmas.”
In the 1860’s the Assembly Rooms (now the ballroom) was at the core of community activity - it played host to famous theatricals that included ‘Signor Boscow from the London Theatre.’ Since this main function room has become home to local groups and playing host to entertainment celebrities like Lenny Henry and Vic Reeves, Bob Mortimer, Paula Yates and Jooles Holland.
The Red Riding Hood pantomime is being performed by a professional troop of actors travelling specially from Liverpool.
It takes place on Thursday 23rd December at 4pm.
Family tickets for the performance (2 adults, 2 children) cost £28,
Adults £10
Children £6.50.
For more details or to book tickets please contact reception at the George Hotel on 01768 62696 or email georgehotel@lakedistricthotels.net
12 Nov 2010 No Comments
Nutcracker Ballet rehearsal at Lodore Falls Hotel
There was great excitement at the Lodore Falls Hotel on Tuesday night when more than 30 members of the Starkey School of Theatre Dance turned up for a dress rehearsal of the Nutcracker Ballet which is being performed at the hotel on Sunday 21st November at 2.30pm. Aged from 9 – 26 years of age, the dancers were excited to find the entrance of the hotel decorated with ballet dancing mannequins, dressed in sparking tutu’s and Christmas baubles.
The ballet performance includes numerous dress changes with little ones changing from mice, to swans, to Arabian dancers. The atmosphere was electric – full of excited squealing from the children who are looking forward to the performance.
The event is a first for the Lodore Falls Hotel, and has been sold out for the last three weeks. The performance will be followed by a Russian Afternoon Tea – taken in the lounge and the dining room which of course, is decorated with theatrical Nutcracker ballet masks, mannequins and baubles.
A real Royal Russian Fairytale for all concerned.
Anyone wanting to find out more about the Nutcracker Theme and all the other great events happening at the Lodore Falls Hotel, during the festive season should contact 017687 72085 or click here
11 Nov 2010 No Comments
Interior Floral Designers transform Lodore Falls Hotel into a Russian Nutcracker Fairytale
Tricia Irving, Interior Floral Designer for Lake District Hotels, has been working towards the creation of a fairytale at the Lodore Falls Hotel for almost a year. The Nutcracker Ballet theme has been on her mind for months, gathering ideas and material to turn the hotel into a Russian Fantasy fairytale.
This week Tricia and assistant Sheila Beattie have been busy creating the Russian Fairytale – with glass ballerinas, the palest of pink baubles and decorations covering some of the seventy plus Christmas trees. They have also been hard at work sewing
on sequins to tutu’s and ballet shoes to create that magical Nutcracker Ballet feel when you enter the hotel.
Bedecked in the finest of décor, the hotel continues the magical Russian Nutcracker Ballet theme with Russian dishes included on the festive menu. A chance to try something new
A real treat for anyone looking for a fairytale Christmas.
Anyone wanting to find out more about the Nutcracker Theme and all the other great events happening at the Lodore Falls Hotel, during the festive season should contact 017687 72085 or click here
08 Nov 2010 No Comments
FRIDAY 19TH NOVEMBER – 1pm to 8pm – KESWICK FOOD FAYRE & CHRISTMAS LIGHTS SWITCH-ON
Tasty local dishes; a wide selection of local meats, cheeses, cakes, preserves and chocolates.
Stock up for your Christmas Hamper.
Entertainment from 6pm in the Market Square.
Hogroast, Veggie soups, Mulled Wine, Mince Pies & much more……………..
CHRISTMAS LIGHTS SWITCH ON AT 7.00pm
for more information visit www.keswick.org
27 Oct 2010 No Comments
Over the past 6 months Mike Ward, Executive Head Chef, Lodore Falls Hotel has been featured on BBC Radio Cumbria’s Liz Rhodes morning programme on a monthly basis featuring new recipes for listeners. He has had a phenomenal response to requests for his recipes
Here is a link to his most recent recipe Sticky Gingerbread Puddings with Ginger Wine & Brandy Sauce CLICK HERE or to listen to Mike on the Liz Rhodes show CLICK HERE and scroll to 2 hours 28 minutes 45 seconds.
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Lakeland Radio visits the Kings Arms for some festive pie making! 
