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The county of Cumbria is without doubt one of the most inspirational destinations in the UK in which to host conferences, meetings and events. An extraordinarily beautiful county, Cumbria undeniably boasts some of the most exquisite locations the country has to offer including the Lake District, Eden Valley, the North Pennines, Furness Pennines and part of the Yorkshire Dales making this an ideal choice for outdoor pursuit teambuilding events and corporate activities as well as rural corporate retreats, hideaway meetings and romantic weddings.
Richly historic charming towns and villages such as Ambleside, Barrow-in-Furness, Carlisle, Kendal, Keswick, Penrith and well-known Windermere offer idyllic settings complete with a comprehensive range of meeting venues including historic buildings, sporting and academic venues, and luxurious country house hotels, all equipped to accommodate conferences and corporate events.
The region is extremely accessible by road given that the M6 motorway runs through the county north to south whilst the A66 runs east to west, as well as via excellent rail links and flights into Manchester, Liverpool or Newcastle airports for international conference delegates.
It is no wonder that many artists and poets have been inspired by this incredible landscape of mountains and lakes. Here, delegates will be able to broaden their horizons for blue sky thinking and strategy meetings and indulge in adventurous teambuilding events and corporate activities in the truly great outdoors. Conferencing facilities such as the Crosthwaite Conference Centre offer dedicated meeting and training rooms whilst academic venues such as Furness College, the University of Cumbria Ambleside, Kendal College and Cumbria Campus Newton Rigg also provide a comprehensive selection of conference spaces. Sporting venues throughout the county provide excellent conference and banqueting facilities for various capacities including Brunton Park, Club Paceway, Bracken Bank Shooting Lodge, Barrow AFC, Carlisle Racecourse, Penrith RUFC and the Sands Centre, a combined entertainment and sporting venue boasting a variety of flexible conference and exhibition spaces with capacity for 1,350 delegates. Those seeking unusual venues in which to host memorable corporate events will appreciate alternatives such as Coronation Hall, The Forum and The Rheged Centre as well as magical historic venues such as Augill Castle, Muncaster Castle and the Greystoke Castle Estate, each sure to provide an impressive backdrop for conferences, events and weddings. The county is of course a popular tourist destination and therefore offers an abundance of exquisite country house hotels ideal for corporate retreats such as Rydall Hall, The Belsfield Hotel, Holbeck Ghyll and stately home Armathwaite Hall. Superb conference-minded hotels such as the historic Macdonald Old England Hotel and modern Center Parcs Whinfell Forest, which alone boasts several conference suites with capacity for 350 delegates alongside teambuilding events in an enchanting Lake District location, are outstanding alternatives again able to accommodate the full spectrum of requirements for all corporate events. Major hotel groups represented within the county of Cumbria include Classic British Hotels, Corus Hotels, Hallmark Hotels, Peel Hotels, Shire Hotels and Strathmore Hotels.
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Whinfell Forest lies on the edge of the Lake District and is a haven for wildlife where one of the UK's few surviving colonies of Red Squirrel flourishes. Whether you are looking for an informal meeting, energetic team building activities or a relaxing retreat, Whinfell Forest has it all.
The Westmorland Hotel is located midway between Penrith and Kendal on the edge of the Lake District and Yorkshire Dales, surrounded by dramatic Cumbrian fells.
The Rheged Centre in Cumbria, is ideally located at Junction 40 of the M6 and the A66, and only a mile from the west coast main line. Within easy driving of Newcastle, Manchester and Scotland and with plenty of free parking our conference and meeting room facilities are amongst the most accessible in Cumbria and the north west.
A 99-bedroomed hotel with 14 acres of gardens and woodland just 5 miles off M6. 2 AA rosette awarded restaurant, Pub in the grounds and health & Fitness Club. Dedicated conference centre is fully air-conditioned, boasts the latest high tech equipment and can seat 2 - 250 delegates. Professional ropes course set in the woods ideal for tea...
Originally built in Victorian times, The Belsfield Hotel stands amidst 6 acres of beautiful gardens overlooking Lake Windermere and The Cumbrian hills and beyond. The Hotel's picturesque location in Bowness on Windermere, at the heart of the Lake District, makes this hotel the ideal backdrop for your event.
Built in 1650 as a coaching inn, and referred to in Wordsworth's poem 'The Waggoner', the Swan Hotel is one of the oldest hotels in the Lake District. Offering exclusive use to large parties, plus a spacious private garden and unique meeting facilities, the Swan Hotel is equipped to host a wide range of events and teambuilding activities....
Standing on the shore of Lake Windermere, England's largest lake, the historic Macdonald Old England Hotel and Spa is an ideal base for exploring the Lake District National Park. Four flexible business suites and teambuilding opportunities make the Old England a natural favourite as your next meeting or conference venue.
One of the finest hotels in Cumbria, Macdonald Leeming House is ideally located for exploring the beautiful Lake District countryside. Set in 22 acres of grand gardens and woodland, our 200-year-old house hotel boasts direct access to the shores of Ullswater and a private fishing licence.
Our Michelin Star Restaurant is recognised as one of the best in the country, ranked 23rd in the UK Good Food Guide, and our Health Spa gives you an opportunity to pamper yourself with one of the many treatments available. Holbeck Ghyll is a member of Pride of Britain Hotels and Small Luxury Hotels.