Lake District, Cumbria News Room
CEO Ian Stephens with Stuart Maconie at the 2010 CT Awards
The 2010 Cumbria Tourism Awards were held at a glittering ceremony at Rheged on Tuesday 11th May and were hosted by BBC broadcaster, Stuart Maconie
Sian Lloyd launches our new exhibition
New free exhibition launched by Sian Lloyd showcases over 90 postcards penned by celebrities for Cumbria ...more
Gilpin Lodge Hotel wins England's Best Small Hotel
The Gilpin Lodge Country House Hotel, Windermere won the Gold Award for England's Best Small Hotel category...more
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.
Cumbria Tourism Award Winners 2010
Congratulations to all of this year's winners!
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 9 Jul 2010 onwards
Lake District visitor numbers to fall in 2011, tourism leader to warn
6 September 2010
Tourism businesses in the Lake District and Cumbria should prepare to lose visitors to Scotland, Ireland and Wales next season. That is the warning of the county's tourism chief who will address an audience of tourism professionals at a major meeting at the Castle Green Hotel in Kendal on Wednesday 8th (2pm start.)
Great North Swim, Windermere - Postponed
3 September 2010
Ian Stephens, Chief Executive at Cumbria Tourism, said: "We are obviously hugely disappointed that the Great North Swim has had to be postponed, however the safety of all competitors has to come first and the organisers have reassured us of this."
Taste Cumbria - in great company with Sainsbury's Try Team
2 September 2010
Sainsbury's are the latest name to sign-up to and support the Taste Cumbria Food Festival, which takes place in Cockermouth on September 25th and 26th
Cumbria's leading Michelin-starred restaurants to take leading role in Taste Cumbria Food Festival
27 August 2010
Organisers of the region's first Taste Cumbria Food Festival today announced the involvement of two of the region's top hotels and restaurants in the weekend's calendar of events and activities.
Cumbria Tourism response to Prime Minister's speech on tourism
12 August 2010
Ian Stephens, Chief Executive at Cumbria Tourism, said: "We are encouraged by the Prime Minister's comments this morning and it is pleasing that the Government recognises the importance of tourism and the opportunities it offers.
Cruise Cumbria work pays off The World comes to Whitehaven
9 August 2010
The most luxurious cruise liner ever to set sail is welcomed into Whitehaven, Cumbria this weekend - bringing with it some of the wealthiest visitors the county has ever seen.
Cumbria Tourism announces major restructure
3 August 2010
Cumbria Tourism has announced plans for a major restructure. It will mean the organisation focuses on priority projects to promote the area to visitors and has a leaner workforce come the New Year.
Taste Cumbria - get your teeth into a new food festival for Cockermouth
19 July 2010
A weekend of mouth watering menus are hotly anticipated at the first ever Cockermouth Food Festival - Taste Cumbria - this September (25th-26th).
