UNESCO status for the Lake District great for tourism

THE news of the UNESCO status for the Lake District has been welcomed with open arms from many in the tourism and travel industry. Pitchup.com, which features camping and glamping sites in the Lakes has reported that bookings in the region are up 72% year on year over the last three months.

Commenting on the news Pitchup.com founder Dan Yates said: “The news of the UNESCO World Heritage Status for the Lake District is fantastic for the leisure industry and tourism. It means that one of the UK’s most loved National Parks will now be protected forever, for future generations to enjoy. For businesses operating in the area this status is going to raise interest and appeal and we’re anticipating a strong drive on bookings to the area.”

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Theatre by the Lake

THEATRE by The Lake (TBTL) – Cumbria’s only producing theatre - is delighted to announce its eagerly anticipated 2017 season, the first under the leadership of new Artistic Director, Conrad Lynch – marking the theatre’s bold move to being a producer-led venue for the first time. Theatre by the Lake is on the edge of the bustling Lake District town of Keswick in a uniquely beautiful setting close to Derwentwater.

World Premiere of William Wordsworth - by award-winning playwright Nicholas Pierpan

World Premiere of Remarkable Invisible –by Laura Eason, writer of Sex with Strangers

World Premiere of Howard Brenton’s new adaptation of Miss Julie

Major revivals of Two-Way Mirror, After the Dance and Handbagged

First Co-productions with Royal Exchange Theatre, English Touring Theatre, Shared Experience and Jermyn Street Theatre

Tickets go on general sale from January 9th, 2017. Full theatre listings and bookings will be available. 

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