Cumbria Tourism

Brantwood in Coniston is hosting two guided biofluorescent night walks on September 13, allowing visitors aged eight and above to view plants, fungi and insects under UV light. The approximately 90-minute walks cover up to two miles of the estate, with torches and safety glasses provided. The 250-acre site, once owned by John Ruskin and now managed by the Brantwood Trust, includes historic gardens, exhibitions, a café, a children’s area and accommodation.

Cumbria Tourism has launched the “Cumbria’s Westmorland & Yorkshire Dales…Let’s Go” campaign to encourage visitors to stay longer and explore more of the region. Its centerpiece is a five-minute film featuring more than 30 member businesses, supported by shorter videos, photography, social media content and visitor itineraries. The campaign highlights locations including Kirkby Lonsdale, Sedbergh, Dent, Appleby and Kirkby Stephen, as well as the Yorkshire Dales and Howgill Fells, while promoting sustainable travel options through the inclusion of Stagecoach and Northern. Tourism and local business representatives say the campaign will raise the profile of attractions, hospitality businesses and cultural venues across the area.

Cumbria Tourism’s award-winning attractions, tours, restaurants and accommodation are highlighted as options for summer trips and staycations. Recommended experiences include Windermere Jetty Museum, Lakeland Motor Museum, Theatre by the Lake, Whinlatter forest, The Beacon Museum and Mountain Goat’s Mountain Passes and Muncaster Castle tour. Dining highlights include The Wheatsheaf, BAHA, Pentonbridge Inn and Cranstons Cumbrian Food Hall, while a range of hotels, bed-and-breakfasts and holiday parks are promoted as places to stay. Visitors are directed to VisitLakeDistrict.com for trip planning.