Art in the Lake District and Yorkshire Dales

Does art, exhibitions and galleries feature in the Lake District and Yorkshire Dales, or is it just historic buildings and mountain landscapes? A larger majority of people visit the Yorkshire Dales and Lake District for the hills, walking, countryside and outdoor...

Walking With India

I have to say, going walking with a guide, is so much more relaxing and easier, so today we are introducing you to another wonderful lady, India, who is a qualified mountain leader who you can book to take you out in the hills when you stay here. India Bird is a fully...

Sedbergh Yoga Instructor for St Marks Stays

We are very lucky to have a fabulous yoga instructor based in Sedbergh, so if you ever need a local tutor, do get in touch with Carol from Organic Bliss Yoga. Carol used to run a weekly yoga session here at St Marks Stays, but then bookings got busier and we no longer...

The Arts & Crafts Movement at Blackwell

Do you ever even think of a building in relation to the Arts & Crafts Movement? Take a visit to Blackwell, The Arts & Crafts House, and you will start to see all the little details in a building differently. A great place to visit if you are looking for...

Films and documentaries relating to the natural world

If you are looking for something to watch whilst staying at home and patiently waiting to properly get back out to the wider outdoor world, we have rounded up our recommendations on films and documentaries relating to the natural world. We both watch a lot of films...