Upfront puppet museum near Penrith, Cumbria, has been 40 years in the making and is the brainchild of former theatre designer John Parkinson. Now aged 70, he came up with the idea after being ...

The historic Skelton Toppin Memorial Hall has undergone a major renovation designed to make it more comfortable and energy-efficient. Built 101 years ago near Penrith, the hall was originally ...