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History
Battle of the Abbeys: Fountains Vs. Rievaulx
I love a good Abbey. These stunning monuments to Medieval architecture, history, and the monastic way of life, that tower above the rural landscape, usually in extremely picturesque…
Artisans & Shopping · Cumbria
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Food · Cumbria
Best Ice Creams in the North: Three of my Favourites
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News
Local Good News: Community, Charity, and Cheer!
I’m always on the lookout for good news about our local communities. One of the many reasons that the Northish Lass was started is because I know that there is so much…
Culture
The June Round-Up
It’s been a busy month for The Northish Lass, with plenty of things going on. From National Volunteers Week, Lancaster Day, Lake District Book Festival, a Week in Northumberland, and last but…
Culture · All counties
Happy National Volunteers Week!
The 1st – 8th June 2026 marks National Volunteers Week in the UK, and if you work in heritage or the arts (as I do when wearing my other hat), you’ll know…
Cultural Calendar · Lancashire
What’s On In June: Cultural Calendar
Looking for something to do in and around Lancaster and Morecambe in June? There’s so much on at our cultural venues that you’ll be spoilt for choice! Here’s just a selection of…
Culture · Lancashire
Bring Me Sunshine: Celebrating 100 Years of Eric Morecambe
One half of the iconic comedy duo Morecambe & Wise, Eric Morecambe, would have been turning 100 this year.
Travel · Northumberland
Hadrian On A Bike?! Stanegate Hideways and Sustainability
As anyone who is a even-somewhat frequent visitor to my website and reader of my articles, you’ll know that sustainability is a regular topic and that the environment is very important to…
Artisans & Shopping · Lancashire
Three Brilliant Northern Bookshops to Explore
Carnforth Bookshop, Carnforth, Lancashire Let’s start close to home, with a bookshop that claims to have over a hundred thousand books on their shelves; and as you climb several flights of stairs,…
Culture · Lancashire
My Top Picks: Comedy, Theatre, and Musical Tribute (Part One)
A bit different from my monthly Cultural Calendar (of which you can see April 2026 here); in this article I’m going to pick out my fave upcoming shows from our local cultural…
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What’s On In April: Cultural Calendar
Lancaster Footlights Presents: Enchanted April
Bridgerton Core: Northern Edition
History
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Five Great Books Set In Northumberland
New Year, New Hobbies?
Things to do in Lancaster if you’ve lived here for years
Nature & Environment
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New Transformation Project at Walltown
Upcoming: Big Garden Birdwatch
Places to go: RSPB Leighton Moss
Plan your next adventure
I’ve pinned my favorite spots—hidden gems, must-visit cafes, scenic walks, and cultural highlights—onto this custom travel map. Whether you’re after a cozy pub with the best Sunday roast or a breathtaking coastal viewpoint, these are the places I’ve loved and think you will too. Dive in, explore, and let me know if you visit any!