The Settle-Carlisle Railway Community Rail Partnership has been shortlisted in the national Community Rail Awards 2022 in the category of Tourism and Leisure. The Community Rail Awards, now in its […]
Category: Transport
So much to see these summer holidays with the kids – and without the car
The long summer holidays are upon us and parents everywhere are facing that age-old conundrum – how do we keep the kids entertained? To help, we’ve put together a selection of […]
New scheme to support Electric Vehicle Charging for Cumbria’s tourism businesses
Cumbria Tourism has teamed up with Electricity North West to help the county’s tourism industry become more sustainable and work towards its net zero ambitions. Electricity North West is on […]
Copeland’s taxi fares under review
Copeland Council is currently reviewing the maximum charges for Hackney carriages in the area. The current table of fares was last reviewed in 2013 due to a significant increase in […]
Changes announced to Stagecoach services in Carlisle
Stagecoach is changing more of its services in Carlisle next month [June 2022]. These include alterations to routes, stops and some renumbered services. It follows the announcement last month that […]
Lewis proves you don’t need a car to enjoy the Lakes – and catches bus to all 214 Wainwrights
A man has climbed all of the Lake District’s 214 Wainwright fells…using only public transport to get there, Lewis Jevons might be the first person to do so since Alfred […]
Historic Lake District railway officially launching new exclusive steam rail experiences
The iconic Ravenglass & Eskdale Railway in the Western Lake District will officially launch their exclusive steam rail experiences, as they unveil all THREE of their brand-new luxury carriages at […]
Cumbria Tourism’s dismay over Easter rail disruption
News of major rail disruption on the West Coast mainline over the Easter weekend – coupled with continuing strikes on TransPennine Express (TPE) routes – is a double blow for Cumbria’s recovering […]
WEBUYANYCAR sets up shop in barrow-in-Furness retail park – joining over 475 across the UK
The UK’s go-to online car buying service, webuyanycar, has confirmed the opening of a new branch in Barrow-in-Furness. The new pod branch is opening next week in the carpark of […]
Cumbrian railway shortlisted for prestigious national heritage award
Ravenglass & Eskdale Railway has been shortlisted in the Heritage Railway Awards, recognising its remarkable transformation of two historic Pullman Camping Coaches that date back more than a century. Cumbria’s iconic heritage […]
Northern Rail’s celebrates ‘Random Acts of Kindness Day’
To mark Random Acts of Kindness Day (Thursday 17 February), rail operator Northern has been taking to stations and trains across Cumbria and the network to put an additional spring […]
Lakes poet Wordsworth and sister Dorothy back in Grasmere
Grasmere welcomed back its most famous residents this month when William and Dorothy Wordsworth paid a visit. The Lakes poet and his sister travelled in a lot more comfort and […]
Rail decision is a blow to the whole of the north says FSB
The recent decision on Northern Powerhouse Rail is ‘deeply disappointing’ and a ‘body blow’ for the levelling up agenda, says FSB Cumbria Area Leader Phil Collier. Confirmation a significant section […]
FBS ‘deeply disappointed’ at Northern Powerhouse rail cuts
The Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) has described today’s (19 November 2021) decision on Northern Powerhouse Rail as ‘deeply disappointing’ and a ‘body blow’ for the levelling up agenda. Paul […]
#cumbriacarfree challenge launched for World Car Free Day
To mark World Car Free Day (Wednesday 22 September) Cumbria Tourism is urging people to take up the #cumbriacarfree challenge and find greener, more sustainable ways to explore the county. Cumbria’s […]
Rail trails help visitors get back on track
A series of new ‘Rail Trails’ have been unveiled by Cumbria Tourism to help inspire more people to get out of their cars and explore some of the county’s hidden coastal gems […]
Everlasting tribute for Stagecoach driver hits the road
A touching tribute to Stagecoach’s longest serving driver in Barrow will ensure he is always remembered along the routes he spent years driving. Ray Jones, who sadly passed away in […]
Park and Sail – Derwent Water, Cat Bells and Squirrel Nutkin
A new local initiative between Keswick Launch Company and Keswick Rugby Club. commencing on Wednesday 14th July 2021, will reduce vehicle overload on the west side of Derwent Water, as […]