Stagecoach, the UK’s leading bus operator, is celebrating the centenary of one of its longest and most iconic routes, the 555 from Lancaster to Keswick. A convoy of historic buses […]
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The best beaches in Cumbria by bus
Lakes, mountains and fells, historic houses. These are what Cumbria is best known for. But, with summer here and the kids off school, it’s the perfect time to explore some […]
Swap Screen Time for Serene Time This Bank Holiday
Grasmere Lakeland Sports and Show is encouraging families to swap screen time for ‘serene time’, as it prepares to open the gates for its annual event on Sunday August 24. The traditional elements of fell racing, hound racing and Cumberland and Westmorland wrestling will all be in evidence, as the cornerstones of an event older than the modern Olympics. This year, however, there will be a brand new attraction. The event will also encompass the first ever paragliding race, the thrilling Grasmere Hike and Fly, which is parachuting into the programme.
Cheap days out by bus with the kids this summer
Cumbria has so much to offer for day trips you can take the kids on. From stunning fell views to elegant coastal towns, world-famous routes through the Lake District to […]
New arts and culture newsletter for Cumbria hits 1k subscribers in first few weeks
A newsletter dedicated to showcasing Cumbria’s vibrant arts and culture scene has attracted over 1,000 subscribers in the few weeks since its launch. Curated Cumbria’s free weekly selection of articles […]
Levens Hall Offers a Brush With Nature
Levens Hall and Gardens, home to the world’s oldest topiary garden, is continuing its quest to instil a love of greenery in the younger generation, whilst inspiring youngsters’ creative response […]
Where to discover your wellness path: The Ro Hotel & Spa, Windermere
There’s something about the Lake District that slows your heartbeat the moment you escape into the jewel in the heart of Cumbria, says Karen Morley-Chesworth. The air feels clearer, the […]
New ‘Comedie’ to Find Fitting Home at Elizabethan Levens Hall
Elizabethan Levens Hall and Gardens is reinforcing its Tudor heritage this Friday, as it hosts a new comedy, as an open-air garden extravaganza of wit and humour. Those arriving with […]
Lake District cruise in top 10 of the UK’s favourite attractions!
Windermere Lake Cruises has once again maintained its position within the top 10 of the UK’s most popular paid for attractions, in survey results from VisitEngland. The annual survey gathers […]
Grasmere Sports Parachutes Paragliding Into August Programme
Grasmere Lakeland Sports and Show – an event older than the modern Olympics – is taking a leaf out of the book of Olympics organisers and breathing fresh life into its programme, with the introduction of a brand-new event for 2025.
Levens Hall and Gardens Rolls Out the ‘Green Carpet’ for Wellness Seekers
Levens Hall and Gardens, in the South Lakes in Cumbria, is inviting visitors to step into serenity this summer, as it rolls out the ‘green carpet’ for wellness seekers.
Willowbeck Lodge Celebrates Shortlisting at 2025 Cumbria Tourism Awards
Willowbeck Lodge, a boutique hideaway just outside Carlisle, is celebrating after being named a finalist in the 2025 Cumbria Tourism Awards in the Small Hotel of the Year category. Set in tranquil landscaped gardens […]
Bus is just the ticket for half-term family day trips
Fancy a day out with the children with the added excitement of taking them by bus? If you don’t have a car, or can’t face using it this half-term, Stagecoach […]
Could World Topiary Day Celebrations Finally Unlock the Beaumont Riddle?
The fifth World Topiary Day will be celebrated not just in the gardens of its founder, Levens Hall and Gardens, in Cumbria, on Sunday May 11, but in gardens around the world. However, it is in the home of the world’s oldest topiary garden that a glass will be raised to its founder, Monsieur Guillaume Beaumont, as another attempt to unravel his secret life is launched.
High-profile marketing campaign to showcase Kirkby Lonsdale to visitors
Kirkby Lonsdale’s Information & Gift Shop has teamed up with Cumbria Tourism to launch a high-profile marketing campaign showcasing this unique visitor destination on the borders of Yorkshire, Lancashire and […]
Visitors Are All Ears For Levens Hall’s Easter Programme
Children visiting Levens Hall and Gardens will be all ears this Easter but will need to use their eyes wisely. Meanwhile, adults can channel their inner artistry or sense of nostalgia.
New partnership to help safeguard – Cumbrian tourism businesses from cyber threats
With 58% of small businesses reporting a cyber breach/attack in the last 12 months*, Cumbria Tourism has teamed up with Armstrong Watson to help the county’s tourism, hospitality and leisure […]
Research highlights impact of government changes on small businesses
With changes to National Insurance, the National Living and Minimum Wages and tax arrangements coming into force this April, latest Cumbria Tourism research highlights full impact of rising costs on […]