Millions of tourists in UK could be asked to pay local visitor levy Councils, politicians and campaigners hope a ‘tourist tax’ would raise money to fund services in areas affected by high visitor numbers
Lake District braces for the return of overnight visitors Lockdowns cost Cumbria £2bn in tourism revenue last year, but trepidation surrounds what is set to be ‘busiest summer ever’
Carlisle Lake District airport to open for commercial passenger flights in June Flights from the south of England, Belfast and Dublin to the small regional airport are set to boost tourism to Cumbria
After the floods: how tourism in the Lakes and York hopes to recover Amid the recovery process, hoteliers, local businesses and regional tourist boards are trying to shape a positive future and are eager to manage misconceptions about travel to the affected areas
Lake District hotel promises guests £100 refund if it rains Owners of Samling hotel in Windermere offer guests discount if rain interrupts stay - even a light drizzle
Lofty climbs of the Lake District weatherman Meet Jon Bennett, who carries a weather station up Helvellyn daily to collect data that keeps walkers and climbers safe