Cumbrian visitor attraction, Levens Hall and Gardens, home to two giant, centuries-old topiary umbrella trees, is ironically placing a temporary ban on umbrellas – all to try to instil a love of Shakespeare amongst the younger generation.
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Showcasing Cumbria to the world at national trade events
As international travel restrictions continue to ease, the Cumbria Tourism team is out and about at key trade shows across the UK to showcase the whole of county to influential tour operators and travel trade planning future, COVID-safe, visits. Key staff from the […]
Visitors survey results reveal consumer attitudes towards travel
WHILE Cumbria Tourism continues to support hundreds of tourism businesses as they prepare to re-open, it has conducted a national survey sponsored by The Cumberland Building Society to better understand […]
Cumbria is only English region to make National Geographic Traveller’s ‘Cool List’ for 2020
NATIONAL Geographic Traveller (UK) has revealed ‘The Cool List’ of twenty ‘must see’ destinations from around the world. Listed at number four, Cumbria is the only English region included and rubs shoulders with […]
Windermere Lake Cruises’ new boat MV Swift launches onto Windermere
WINDERMERE Lake Cruises’ brand-new 300-seat passenger boat MV ‘Swift’ has today taken to the water for the first time. The vessel will now be fitted out before being handed over after […]
Cumbria remains #theplacetobe all year round
WITH less than three weeks to go before winter officially begins, a campaign to support accommodation and attractions during the cosier months is well-underway at Cumbria Tourism, to ensure the […]
Accessible tourism tops the bill at county-wide event
Tourism and hospitality businesses from across Cumbria will come together later this week at the Armathwaite Hall Hotel & Spa to explore the growing accessible tourism market and how they can provide a world-class experience […]
We love your reviews & preview – Urban Folk Quartet coming to Threlkeld
It is amazing just how much live music and theatre you can see in such a rural area – and here at cumbria24 we want to help raise the profile […]
New funding unlocks pioneering disabled-friendly facilities at Windermere adventure hub
A new adventure hub in the South Lakes that specifically includes people with disabilities has launched a drop-fronted powerboat that almost any wheelchair user can access – thanks to more than £16,000 of funding. ‘Anyone Can’, […]
Laura Ashley Hotel The Belsfield appoints new Head Chef
Four-star luxury boutique hotel, Laura Ashley Hotel The Belsfield, Lake District, has appointed Scott Harrowing as Head Chef. Originally from Norfolk, Scott has 13 years’ experience in the catering industry […]
Laura Ashley Hotel The Belsfield launches ‘Afternoon Tea and Sail’ package
Laura Ashley Hotel The Belsfield, situated on the shores of Lake Windermere amongst the Cumbrian Hills, has launched an ‘Afternoon Tea & Sail’ package. Priced at £25.95 per person, the package includes […]
First grant from GSK fund boosts Ulverston software firm
The first grant from the GSK Enterprise Fund is helping to create six highly-skilled software jobs in Ulverston. Miller Waite Ltd will receive £46,000 to advance its global expansion plans. […]
Vintage rally cars take on Lake District mountain challenge
Over 100 exquisite examples of vintage sports cars from the 1920s and 30s will take on the challenge of the steep quarry road that leads up the side of Fleetwith Pike at Honister Slate Mine […]
New claim to fame for Cumbria Tourism's park of the year
Lakeland’s newly-crowned holiday park of the year in the Cumbria Tourism Awards 2019 can also claim a more historic title, according to recently discovered documents and publications. They reveal that Castlerigg […]
Windermere health club shortlisted for national fitness awards
A renowned Windermere hotel is in the running to bag a brace of prestigious national awards. Low Wood Bay Resort & Spa has been shortlisted for two categories in the […]
Appleby set to celebrate Apple Day – with local producers market & film festival
A new tradition has been created in our hometown of Appleby-in-Westmorland – aptly named Apple Day which takes place this year on Saturday 19 October organised by Taste Appleby. The […]
Copeland celebrates World Tourism Day with appointment of new tourism post
Making Copeland “the place to be” for visitors is the aim of Copeland Council’s newly-appointed Tourism Sector Development Officer, Katie Read. Katie, who has extensive experience in the tourism sector, […]
Cumbria Tourism President adds weight to concerns around Government policy on migrant workers
Cumbria Tourism’s newly confirmed President has revealed his priorities for the coming months, with businesses’ growing concerns about theGovernment’s policy on migrant workers at the top of the list. Renowned […]