Lake District, Cumbria News Room
New ITV primetime series 'The Lakes'
Don't miss the new series of 'The Lakes' fronted by comedian Rory McGrath. Every Monday ITV1 at 8pm. View last episode on www.itv.com and go to ITV Player.
Eddie Stobart branded trucks
One of the three Lake District branded Eddie Stobart trucks, which are on the roads of the UK and Europe this year - Get ‘Eddie Spotting!'
Winter in the Lake District, Cumbria
Just one of the stunning images of the Lake District following the recent snowfall.
Julia Bradbury's 'Adventure Capital'
Cumbria Tourism recently commissioned Julia Bradbury to tell us why Cumbria is her 'Adventure Capital'. Read her article, which appeared in the Mail on Sunday.
Grange-over-Sands - 'Great British Weekend'
Grange-over-Sands featured as the ‘Great British Weekend' destination in the Times
If you're looking for inspiration then you're in the right place. We are Cumbria Tourism's Press Team and are here to provide you with statements, statistics and lots of suggestions.
We are proud to show off our spectacular landscapes, stylish accommodation, fabulous food and compelling culture and are happy to assist with press trips, interviews, location enquiries and anything else you may need.
Over the last year, The Lake District, Cumbria has been awarded a number of accolades and now proudly boasts the titles of Best UK Destination, Britain's Greatest Natural Wonder, Britain's Best Drive, Britain's Favourite View and the UK's Most Romantic Destination.
Here you will find the latest news about our award-winning destination, press releases, Lake District News written specifically for travel writers, and an abundance of additional information. You can also find out how to access free images from our extensive online photo library
From 21 Jan 2010 onwards
Tourism leaders quizzed at meeting on Thursday
1 March 2010
Tourism comes under the spotlight this week at a special Question Time event taking place on Thursday March 4th at a leading Lake District hotel.
A TV first for Cumbria Tourism
15 February 2010
Cumbria Tourism will shortly be embarking upon a new television advertising campaign for the first time in its history. The county's leading tourism organisation will be running a series of ads on prime time TV for five weeks commencing on Monday 22nd February.
Prestigious literary awards
10 February 2010
Authors and publishers are needed to enter the Lake District's leading literary awards. The Lakeland Book of the Year event takes place every summer and is now in its 26th year.
Search begins for Cumbria's best tourism business
29 January 2010
The search has begun to find the cream of Cumbria's best tourism businesses for a special awards ceremony taking place in May.
Windermere B&B offering free rooms to flood-affected couples
28 January 2010
The owners of a Windermere Bed & Breakfast are celebrating their first anniversary by donating half of their rooms to couples affected by last November's flooding in Cumbria.
Leading Lake District Hotel with Michelin Star Restaurant bought in multi-million pound deal
21 January 2010
Holbeck Ghyll, one of the Lake District's finest hotels, has been purchased by local businessman Stephen Leahy in a multi million pound transaction.
Welcome to Carlisle - Carlisle Tourism businesses urged to come forward
21 January 2010
Staff working in the tourism industry across the Carlisle area are being urged to get involved in a new series of specialist courses to help impress their visitors. Five special 'Welcome to Carlisle courses' will take place between January and April for staff working in hotels, shops, guesthouses, B&Bs and tourist attractions.
