Brampton – Tourist Information Centre
Brampton tourist information centre :.
In the centre of the town is the octagonal Moot Hall, built in 1817, with an external staircase to its upper entrance, pointed windows and a square turret.
The building now houses the Tourist Information Centre.
The TIC provides information on what to see and do, entertainments and events, places of interest, travel and transport, and where to stay.
You can search and book online a huge range of Lake District & Cumbria Accommodation through Visit Cumbria, securely and without booking fees.
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- Tourist Information Centres
Moot Hall, Market Place, Brampton, CA8 1RW. Tel : 016977 3433 Grid Ref : NY 530611
This region covers the county of Cumbria, formerly comprising Cumberland, Westmorland parts of Northumberland, Yorkshire Lancashire.
Cumbria is home to the stunning beauty of the world-famous Lake District with unspoilt mountain scenery offering a wide variety of activities.
This region has peaceful countryside, unspoilt coastline, Hadrian’s Wall country and the cobbled Georgian streets of Carlisle.
PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS
Cumbria Tourist Guides
Contact: Peter MacGowan
T: +44(0)7775 725 144
W: www.cumbriatouristguides.org
50th Anniversary
Celebrating five decades of cumbria tourism 1974 – 2024.
The original ‘Cumbria Tourist Board’ was created in April 1974 – so in 2024, Cumbria Tourism marks 50 years supporting the county’s vibrant visitor economy.
Throughout the year, we will be reflecting on achievements and success stories from Cumbria’s world-class tourism industry over the past five decades.
We’ll be looking forward too – exploring new innovations, opportunities and solutions to meet the trends and challenges of driving forward a sustainable visitor destination in the 21st century for the benefit of all.
Cumbria Tourism Launches New Fund: Supporting new Tourism Talent
Cumbria Tourism has teamed up with Cumbria Community Foundation to launch a new 50th Anniversary Charitable Fund that will encourage and support young people to stay within the county and help kickstart their training/career in tourism and hospitality.
We’ve set a fundraising target of £50,000 in 2024, with plans to replicate this over each of the next four years to create an Acorn fund that will continue giving long into the future. It will provide financial support for specialist equipment, training, study materials, travel costs and more.
As well as holding a range of fundraising events throughout 2024, 10% of all proceeds from our MyCumbria residents’ loyalty card will go towards the new endowment fund.
Limited Edition 50th Anniversary Products
We are thrilled to announce that we’ve teamed up with a range of local producers who have created special anniversary themed products. Each producer has kindly agreed to donate part of each sale to the Cumbria Tourism 50 th Anniversary Charitable Fund. Details of the products an how to purchase them can be found below.
Cumbrian Gold – produced by Hawkshead Brewery
3.3% Golden Lager, brewed and bottled in Staveley. Available in 330ml bottles, cask and keg.
Order online , or email: [email protected]
Damson Yan Gin – produced by Herdwick Distillery
A small-batch dry gin expertly infused with over 10 botaicals. 40% abv, created with Cumbrian damsons. Available in 20cl bottles.
Order online , or email: [email protected]
Fell Explorer – produced by Bowness Bay Brewing
3.4% Golden Ale, brewed in Kendal. Available in cask and keg.
Available behind bars across Cumbria, or email: [email protected]
Spirit of Cumbria – produced by Shed One
40.5% abv, using dried and locally forged botanicals by the CT team. Available in 70cl bottles.
Order online (link available soon), or email: [email protected]
Golden Chutney – produced by Hawkshead Relish
Created in Cumbria, it’s the perfect accompaniment for cheese, pork pies, cold meats and salads.
Order online (link available soon), or email: [email protected]
Summer/Autumn Fundraising Events
Virtual Coast to Coast Challenge – 20 May – 30 June
Six members of the Cumbria Tourism team have embarked on this epic 171 mile challenge, to individually match the distance of one of the UK’s favourite long distance walking trails: the Coast to Coast from St Bees to Robin Hood’s Bay. The team are clocking up the miles ‘virtually’ by walking, running, swimming and pounding the treadmill with the aim of covering a total distance of more than 1000 miles between them in six weeks!
You can show your support by sponsoring the team here .
Cross Bay Walk, Arnside to Grange – Sunday 11 August
Book your place for the walk across Morecambe Bay. Royally-appointed King’s Guide to the Sands, Michael Wilson will help us traverse the ever-changing flats and channels as we take in the Bay’s exceptional scenery and wildlife.
Individuals and teams are welcome, alongside friends, family members and dogs! There are 100 spaces. It costs £15 per ticket, with proceeds going towards the 50th Anniversary Fund, and the option of raising additional funds by collecting sponsorship money:
- Top tips to fundraise for the Cross Bay Walk
- Sponsorship and Gift Aid declaration
Golf Day, Carus Green Golf Club – Friday 27 September
Whether you love golf or know someone who does, teams of four can register for Cumbria Tourism’s September Golf Day and help our 50th anniversary fundraising efforts.
Tee off is at 1pm with a shot gun start. Register for our Charitable Golf Day .
Autumn Innovation Summit
One of Cumbria Tourism’s showpiece events for 2024 will be a high-profile ‘Innovation and Future Trends in Tourism Conference’ in November.
From AI and robotics to cutting-edge design and new immersive experiences, as well as future exploring trends affecting the sector, this showpiece event will focus on the top trends and technologies set to transform the UK’s tourism industry. It will take place towards the end of Cumbria Tourism’s anniversary year, as the industry looks ahead to new opportunities and challenges in 2025 and beyond.
We are lining up inspiring national and international experts to bring the latest innovations, ideas and trends to life. There will also be first-hand demonstrations of the technology being developed to help tomorrow’s visitors to experience and interact with leading destinations like the Lake District, Cumbria in creative new ways.
Save the date: Thursday 21 November, Low Wood Bay – sponsored by English Lakes Hotels
How businesses can get involved:
Incorporate our 50th anniversary logo into your own marketing materials.
Request the official 50th anniversary logos and brand guidelines by contacting: [email protected]
Wear your pin badge with pride
You’ll see us out and about with our 50th anniversary pin badges, kindly supported by holidaycottages.co.uk. Make a small donation and wear with pride.
Make our 50th Anniversary Fund your business’ charity of choice
Contact the team at [email protected] if you’d like to tie in with our new 50th Anniversary Fund to help the next generation of new tourism talent make their first steps in our industry.
Share your archive photos and video footage
Let us know if you have access to historic video footage, photos or marketing materials from your business – especially from the 1970s and 1980s – to help us showcase the industry’s achievements to both visitors and fellow businesses. Email [email protected]
Host a CT team member to showcase your unique visitor experience
The Cumbria Tourism team, including our staff and Executive Directors, will be taking on the collective challenge of completing ’50 tourism experiences we haven’t tried before’. Get in touch if you’re interested in hosting a team member to experience your offering – and of course, we’ll make sure to maximise PR and social media opportunities from the visit. Email Amanda at: [email protected]
Donate a raffle prize
We’re on the lookout for raffle prizes to support our charity events throughout 2024. Let us know if you’re happy to donate prizes large and small to support our fundraising. Email: [email protected]
Share your own milestone anniversaries
We know several Cumbria Tourism members are also celebrating big anniversaries this year, so drop us a line at [email protected] if your business is celebrating too.
Thank you to our supporters
So far we’ve had some fantastic support from businesses, donating money and services towards our 50th Anniversary Fund . A huge thank you to:
- Ullswater ‘Steamers’ gifting a boat for the April networking event
- Hawkshead Brewery providing a venue for the April quiz evening
- Farlam Hall for hosting a special fundraising evening
- The sponsors of The Cumbria Tourism Innovation Summit in November
- Every business who has provided a raffle prize throughout the year to date
- Proceeds from MyCumbria Card
- Holidaycottages.co.uk for sponsoring 50th Anniversary Pin Badges
- Sponsors for the Cumbria Tourism 50th Anniversary Golf Day
There are many businesses supporting this year’s special fund, with special events taking place throughout the year. We will be updating this list as the year continues.
Our History
50 Years of Cumbria Tourism Timeline
Cumbria Tourism has come a long way since ‘Cumbria Tourist Board’ officially formed 50 years ago. There are countless highlights we could mention, but here is just a snapshot of some key milestones over the past five decades – not only for Cumbria Tourism, but for our county’s tourism and hospitality industry as a whole
Get In Touch
If you have any questions or ideas to help us mark 50 years of Cumbria Tourism, you can reach the team at: [email protected]
COMMENTS
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Moot Hall, Market Place, Brampton, CA8 1RW. Tel : 016977 3433. Grid Ref : NY 530611. Details of Brampton Tourist Information Centre and online holiday accommodation booking. Visit Cumbria & the Lake District.
Cumbria is home to the stunning beauty of the world-famous Lake District with unspoilt mountain scenery offering a wide variety of activities. This region has peaceful countryside, unspoilt coastline, Hadrian’s Wall country and the cobbled Georgian streets of Carlisle.
Alston Local Links situated in Alston Town Hall provides library, tourist information and access to Council services. In 2009 the staff won 'Tourism team of the year' at the Cumbria Tourism Awards.
Cumbria Tourism has teamed up with Cumbria Community Foundation to launch a new 50th Anniversary Charitable Fund that will encourage and support young people to stay within the county and help kickstart their training/career in tourism and hospitality.