Britons use so much water washing their clothes every year that they could more than empty out Lake Windermere, according to a new study. Researchers at Oxwash, a sustainable laundry and dry cleaning service, looked at average water consumption, the number of washing machines and laundry habits. They found that up to 360 billion litres … Read more
The most picturesque views in the UK according to experts in the matter – Britons – are of Loch Ness and Windermere. Researchers asked the British public to vote for the views that inspire, delight and excite them the most and Loch Ness and Windermere came joint top with 27 per cent of the vote … Read more
When I was aged eight, my parents took me on holiday to Windermere. Minutes after arriving at our lakeside campsite, I scrambled on to my lilo and set sail. Unfortunately, a gusty breeze immediately buffeted me towards a row of fishermen. I remember crashing backwards through their fishing lines, staring up at angry anglers wondering … Read more
Which is YOUR favourite Valentine’s Day spot? The UK’s most romantic destinations have been named and it’s Windermere that’s No1 followed by Loch Lomond and St Ives Britons were asked to name the UK’s most idyllic spots ahead of Valentine’s Day Highly rated are the Peak District National Park and the village of Grasmere Also … Read more