Cumbria Tourism has recognised both the value of cultural tourism, identifying it as a core element of the tourism strategy. The appointment of a Cultural Tourism Project Manager, Sandra Wood, has been supported by additional funds from Arts Council, England.

Illuminating Hadrian's Wall

A flagship event of British Tourism Week 2010 was Illuminating Hadrian's Wall - 25,000 people turned out to witness the lights along the 84-mile long wall path

Grizedale Forest

Perfect for all the family, Grizedale Forest is home to more than 60 outdoor sculptures

Lakes Alive

A new season of world-class performance and arts events in the spectacular landscapes of Cumbria, the Lake District

Classical Music

There's a whole new meaning to ‘the hills are alive...' with Lake District Summer Music

Culture Guide 2010

Cumbria Tourism launched its new pocket-sized Culture Guide for 2010. 100,000 copies will be distributed across county and north of England. Download a copy

Projects

Culture is one of the three key themes for Cumbria Tourism which will run until 2012. As well as integrating culture into all the marketing that we do, the culture campaign includes: PR with Colman Getty who are cultural specialists; a new arts, galleries and culture guide; inclusion in Visit England's national work; inclusion in NWDA's promotion of the Lakes Alive Season; support for events, advertising and a research programme about the economic impact of cultural tourism as well as visitor peceptions. view Culture plan

Get Involved

The marketing projects listed all need rich and diverse content, so let us know of your nationally newsworthy stories, whether you are setting up a new venture or are well established in the art world, information about your one off event or annual events and festivals too.

Contact Details

Sandra Wood, Cultural Tourism Project Manager, swood@cumbriatourism.org, 01539 825006