why cumbria?

Quite simply, we have the venues you want, with the space to think, create and play.

Think Space - Perfect to recharge the batteries, but even better for an inspirational event - and that is just the view from your venue. Add-in our babbling brooks, rolling hills, peaceful lakes, picturesque countryside, meandering rivers, woodland walks and pedestrian friendly City / Town centres and you'll wish your event was longer.

Think Food - This region offers so much for the foodie. Our food may be 'local', but it is known throughout the world, from the classic cumberland sausage to our rum butter, from our michelin starred restaurants (we have 5 of them) to our Kendal Mint cake, at some point everyone has had a taste of this region. How about wild boar, or fellside lamb washed down with a Jennings beer or a damson gin..........

Think Quality - We know you expect high standards and that is why we place such importance on quality. From check-in to check-out, ideally, the only thing we will overlook, is the views. All of our venues are AIM-Cumbria accredited, so you and your delegates can be confident of a great event.

Think Fun - If you prefer to make the most of your surroundings, for team building, incentives or corporate entertainment, then you won't be short on things to do. You can take part in unforgettable events such as high wire team building in the Whinlatter Forest with Go Ape !, challenge your nerves on the Via Ferrata at Honister, do some off Road Driving, traverse a waterfall in a ghyll scramble, rebuild a Lakeland footpath or, simply hit the hills with a mountain bike. Plus, we also offer the perfect setting for Canoeing, Windsurfing and of course, raft building !

Think Accessibility - Complementing all of the above, is our accessibility. Carlisle & Cumbria is easily accessible by road via the M6 / A66 / A69 and by rail on the west coast mainline between Glasgow / Edinburgh and London - i.e From hectic Euston, to energising Cumbria is less than 3hrs !

Think Value - Our venue location service is FREE, meaning you save both time and money. Plus, thanks to the local knowledge that we have of our venues built up over a number of years, you can be sure that we will only contact suppliers that will provide the perfect setting / backdrop for your event.

Think Carlisle & Cumbria - Offering you so much and so much closer than you think.