Lake District bridge ”improves accessibility”

August 19, 2009

It is now possible to completely walk around Derwent Water in the Lake district after a bridge crossing the River Derwent was restored.

The Chinese Bridge, near Borrowdale, has been replaced at a cost of £78,000, news that may interest those that have booked holiday cottages in the Lake District.

Wheelchair users and those with prams are now able to use the bridge following the work, which took six weeks to complete and saw the new structure fitted using a crane.

Lake District National Park field team leader Angus Titterington said that some small details still need addressing, but these should be resolved within the next fortnight.

"A lot of effort has gone into providing a structure that is as attractive and well thought of as the original. Everyone involved with this has gone the extra distance," he stated.

Elsewhere in the Lake District, tomorrow (August 19th) marks the tenth anniversary of the first performance of the Theatre by the Lake, which is located in Keswick.ADNFCR-2558-ID-19318905-ADNFCR

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Dorset beer festival ”to be bigger than ever”

August 19, 2009

Weymouth is to host its biggest-ever two-day beer festival later this year, it has been announced.

The West Dorset branch of the Campaign for Real Ale (Camra) is to hold the event at Brewers Quay on October 2nd and 3rd, the Dorset Echo reports.

A total of 54 ales and eight ciders will be available for testing at the Octoberfest, something that may interest those that have booked holiday cottages in Dorset.

Around 1,000 people are expected to attend and Davis Harris, chairman of the West Dorset branch of Camra said that more drinks will be on offer than ever before.

"It represents the growth and improvement of the festival," he told the news source, adding that it "has always been a friendly event" where people can ask questions about the various different beers.

Recent research by thetrainline.com found that people are increasingly opting to visit alternative events during their summer holiday in order to sample different aspects of British culture.ADNFCR-2558-ID-19318856-ADNFCR

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Holidaymakers ”opting to stay in the UK”

August 19, 2009

A growing number of holidaymakers are choosing holidays in Cornwall and other areas of the UK rather than going abroad for their summer break, it has been suggested.

According to the Daily Mail, Britons are shunning the more favourable weather conditions offered overseas in order to stay in the UK.

Elliot Frisby of VisitBritain told the news source that the rise in so-called ”staycations” has been prompted by the current economic climate.

"Lots of people are looking at their wallet and working out how best to spend their money," he was quoted as saying, adding: "They are realising that there are a lot of options here."

Peter Hampson, director of the British Resorts & Destinations Association, recently noted that the current popularity of holidays in the UK is good for the country, with the domestic tourism market currently "very buoyant".

However, he called for research regarding the popularity of holidays to be clearer, as some surveys may not take into account weekend breaks in places such as Cornwall.ADNFCR-2558-ID-19318708-ADNFCR

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