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Sister attractions Ravenglass & Eskdale Railway and Ullswater Steamers shortlisted for national award
Lake District Estates two heritage attractions Ravenglass & Eskdale Railway and Ullswater ‘Steamers’ have both been shortlisted for a major national tourism award; one of the tourism sectors most prestigious for group travel. Now...
Raising monies for the Ullswater Way
The Lake District National Park is thrilled to receive a generous donation of almost £5,000 for essential path restoration work on the popular Ullswater Way. With New Year’s resolutions still forefront of many people’s...
Increase in weddings could mean big business for Cumbria in 2019
With Cumbria seeing a 36% increase in weddings since 2013, the organisers of the first-ever Lake District Wedding Fair say a diverse range of hospitality businesses could benefit from the ever-expanding wedding market. According to figures from...
Project aims to attract more coach visitors to Pooley Bridge
A project designed to improve sustainable transport access to Pooley Bridge is to be delivered by Cumbria County Council. The initiative aims to attract more bus and coach visitors to Pooley Bridge and Ullswater, and also encourage visitors to...
Lake District Estates to showcase award winning portfolio at World Travel Market
Lake District Estates to showcase its portfolio of accommodation and heritage tourist attractions which includes Ullswater ‘Steamers’ and Ravenglass & Eskdale Railway, alongside almost 5,000 exhibitors at the leading global event...
Ullswater Droving Attracts - Well - Droves of Visitors!
The news last week that Ullswater Droving is back for a second year was met with delight from residents and visitors to the Ullswater valley alike. Set to take place on Friday 26 October, the weekend nearest the old festival of Samhain,...
Ullswater 'Steamers' announce major redevelopment project at Glenridding
Award winning environmentally accredited Lake District attraction Ullswater ‘Steamers’ announces a major investment project to redevelop their visitor facilities at Glenridding. Phase one of the development project will be the...
Wednesday's are for wildlife and World Heritage in the Ullswater Valley
This August ‘Ullswater Steamers’ are partnering with the Lake District National Park to bring to life the heritage, landscape and wildlife of the majestic Ullswater Valley. In a series of three relaxed Wednesday evening...
Lord Birkett's granddaughter to attend UYC's biggest event of the year
Ullswater Yacht Club is going back in time in the run-up to its biggest event of the year, the Lord Birkett Memorial Trophy this weekend, July 7 and 8. The club is celebrating its 60th anniversary this year and members have been enjoying looking...
Watch the Birkett Cup onboard an Exclusive Cruise
The award-winning Birkett Trophy Yacht Race is a prestigious annual event attracting keen sailors from national champions to novices from all over the country, in a wide range of different boats racing the full length of Ullswater and back. This...