Cumbria’s tourism and business leaders are rolling out an all new ‘Cumbria Day’

Cumbria’s tourism and business leaders are rolling out an all new ‘Cumbria Day’ event this week, being held at the Houses of Parliament, on Wednesday 13th February.

This inaugural event will be opened by mountaineer, Doug Scott, and is aimed at raising awareness...

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