A major benefit of locating a business within Cumbria is the exceptional quality of life afforded by this unique and beautiful region.

Leisure Activities & Amenities
At the heart of Cumbria, the Lake District is the most popular rural destination for tourists in England. In fact, tourism brings over £400 million annually into the area. This wealth and the facilities required to cater for tourists have led to the highest quality and choice of leisure activities and amenities.

The area also has a long association with poets, writers and painters and this famous tradition continues with a rich variety of theatres, art galleries, museums and cinemas throughout the county.

Cumbria offers just about every leisure pursuit imaginable, including outdoor activities of all kinds, on the hills and on the water. There are sports and leisure centres throughout the region and many hotels are equipped with indoor leisure clubs for use by non-residents.

Shopping in Cumbria is a well-served pastime with a wide range of specialist retailers, modern centres and factory outlets.

Visit the official Cumbria Tourist Board website at:
www.cumbria-the-lake-district.co.uk

Around the Region
Cumbria is many regions in one. The National Park with its sixteen lakes, covers just under half the county. In the north is the historic Border City of Carlisle and Hadrian's Wall - a World Heritage Site.

To the south and east of Carlisle is the District of Eden with its tranquil valley and market town of Penrith. Further east is the wild open moors of the North Pennines, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. South-west of Penrith is the North Lakes area with Lake Ullswater.

The Western Lakes and Coast is an area of quiet lakes and remote fells with the coastal towns of Maryport, Workington and Whitehaven providing a fascinating heritage and modern amenities.

The Lake District Peninsulas are in the south of the County and feature a mild climate and a fascinating wealth of tourist and leisure attractions. South Lakeland includes many well-recognised tourist destinations, Keswick-on-Derwentwater, Ambleside, Lake Windermere and Coniston Water, along with Kendal in the south of the area, a busy shopping and commercial centre.

Studies Say Cumbria is Best
According to a recent survey, conducted by Strathclyde University's Quality of Life Research Group, Kendal in South Lakeland was rated as the best town in England in terms of the quality of life enjoyed by residents.

The town and much of Cumbria scored highly after the group studied factors such as employment levels, education services, healthcare, shopping facilities, crime levels and pollution.

'The loveliest spot that man hath ever found' '

This was how Wordsworth described the Lake District. The dramatic and richly varied scenery has inspired poets and continues to inspire people. The sense of space and freedom, the enviable quality of life, is enjoyed by all who live and work here.

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