The luxury Eden Valley cottage near the Lakes and Dales
Take a look at how the snow has transformed the Eden Valley into a magical wonderland. Parts of Cumbria have had an immensely tough time of it recently – many are still reeling from the onslaught of the flooding. But the area is still very much open for business and it is amazing how the more »
The British summer has done its usual thing this year, although we’re keeping our fingers crossed for an Indian Summer here at Waitby School. But in case the weather doesn’t perform, and to celebrate our recent revamp, we’ve teamed up with the fabulous Rockfish Wellies to offer an exciting more »
It is impossible to ignore the legacy of the railways on the countryside surrounding Kirkby Stephen and Waitby School. There are many walks along disused railway tracks, and we have the working line that passes just in front of the school, from which we are occasionally treated to the splendid sight more »
A special Richard III guided walk is being organised around Penrith on Friday 20 March. The walk starts at 10:30am from St Andrews Church and will also take in landmarks with associations with Richard III including The Gloucester Arms and Penrith Castle. The walk, which is free of charge and more »
The last few days have been absolutely beautiful, with perfect temperatures and plenty of sunshine illuminating the lush June countryside. Our resident photographer, Ms Waitby School Junior, or Gracie_HB as she is also known, has been busy taking lots of photos, which we thought we more »
So, exciting news at Waitby School – wait for it – drum roll – we have a new TV and sound system! Over the years we have been stocking an extensive library of CDs to play through our wired-in Bose surround sound speakers. There are two main disadvantages to this, the first being that more »
From Marmalade to cycling, from film festivals to local walks, from classic vehicles to modern art, there’s a lot going on near Waitby School in the next few months. Here’s some highlights… Marmalade…Mmmm For the past eight years, Dalemain has created and hosted The World’s more »
In Autumn last year, Waitby School organised a competition in partnership with our friends at Britain’s Finest. The prize was a long weekend at Waitby, complete with Champagne, chocolates and a voucher for a local restaurant. Congratulations to our prize-winner, David Clarke. We know you more »
In November, Waitby School hosted the first of what we hope will be many Bald Hiker Social Hikes. Organised by the Bald Hiker, world-famous travel blogger Paul Steele, the aim of these weekends is to socialise and enjoy the countryside. “I get asked many times if I would help introduce people to more »
We’ve had some wonderful feedback over the years (see our testimonials), but one of the most uplifting things that we get to do is to read the views and stories of the children who have stayed at Waitby School over the years. Gracie has left a book in the school desk and some little more »
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Take a look at how the snow has transformed the Eden Valley into a magical wonderland. Parts of Cumbria have had an immensely tough time of it recently – many are still reeling from the onslaught of the flooding. But the area is still very much open for business and it is amazing how the more »
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