As summer has arrived, and the school holidays around the corner, we have picked out five areas that locals love to avoid the Lake District crowds.

Hadrian's Wall is a defensive structure built by the Romans in 122 AD that crosses the island, running from Wallsend on the River Tyne in the east to Bowness-on-Solway in the west.

But head north-west to the Solway coast and you’ll find Bowness-on-Solway, a tiny village full of charm, nature and historical significance. It’s the western end of Hadrian’s Wall, and the ...

Bowness-on-Solway Primary School was found to have taken effective action to maintain the standards highlighted in its previous inspection, where it was rated 'Good' for overall effectiveness.