Considered one of the most beautiful regions within the UK, Cumbria best exhibits picturesque views and sights of the rural England. It has lots of places to visit, as well as lots of yummy local delicacies to try! With our Lakeland park situated within the pretty landscape, we have put together a guide to help you fit in with all the locals, as well as showing off the best of what Cumbria has to offer.
Traditional Food in Cumbria
Trying some of Cumbria’s tasty traditional dishes is a must, when you visit the county!
1. Cumberland Sausage
Traditionally very long and rolled into a spiral, this well known sausage originated in Cumberland, which is now a part of Cumbria. It is made using only natural ingredients and the best cuts of pork. To have a go at making your own Cumberland sausage, click here!
2. Grasmere Gingerbread
Unlike no other gingerbread you may have already tried, Grasmere gingerbread has an intense ginger flavour, with the texture of a shortbread biscuit and a sprinkling of sugary gingery crumbs on top. It has been made in the small Lakeland village of Grasmere for over 160 years and the biscuit is only available from one shop, or by mail order.
3. Damsons
Famous around the world for Damson Gin, Cumbria’s valleys are the perfect place to grow damsons. Shaped like a plum and with an astringent taste, damsons are usually made into jams and preserves. Click here to find out how you could make your very own damson jam!
Famous Sayings in Cumbria
Here are just a few local phrases that you can use, when visiting Cumbria!
Fizzog – Face
Deekabout – To look around
Ganzee – Jacket
Jewkle – Dog
Lowie – Money
Famous Sights in Cumbria
Being the third largest county in England by area, Cumbria is predominantly rural. With the scenic views of the Lake District and the Lake District National Park, it is easy to understand why Cumbria is considered one of England’s most outstanding places of natural beauty.
Lowther Castle
Having been abandoned for nearly 70 years, the castle and gardens at Lowther were rejuvenated in 2011 and open to the public for the first time since 1938. Following trails through the gardens and sipping a cup of tea in the cafe, Lowther Castle is a great day out for all the family.
Safari Zoo
Recognised as one of Europe’s leading conservation zoos, Safari Zoo in the Lake District is home to some of the rarest animals on earth. Walk around the park amongst the animals and feed the giraffes, penguins and kangaroos and if you are brave enough, get up close to the rhinos and tigers!
Ravenglass & Eskdale Railway
Known to locals as “La’al Ratty”, the Ravenglass & Eskdale Railway travels through the beautiful countryside. Spanning 7 miles from the coast at Ravenglass to the bottom of England’s highest mountains in Eskdale, you will be blown away by the views from your train carriage!
To see what we got up to when we went to Cumbria, watch the video below!
