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Latest Press Releases
Steam attraction Ravenglass & Eskdale Railway takes glory at Cumbria Tourism Awards
Posted: 20th June 2019
Ravenglass & Eskdale Railway in the Western Lake District wins Large Visitor Attraction of the Year at Cumbria Tourism’s Annual Awards. The winners were announced last night [Wednesday 19 June] at a prestigious black-tie event at...
Read Article Download Press ReleaseA taste of the Western Lakes for Indian Travel Agents
Posted: 15th May 2019
Ravenglass & Eskdale Railway today hosted a group of 12 international travel agents from India as part of the annual ExploreGB travel and tourism event. Accompanied by Shuja Mehdi from VisitBritain India and Blue Badge Guide Sue Wardle, the...
Read Article Download Press ReleaseLake District Estates leading the way in sustainable tourism
Posted: 29th April 2019
A portfolio of tourism businesses putting sustainability and conservation at the heart of its operations is in the running for four noteworthy Cumbria Tourism Awards. Lake District Estates heritage fleet Ullswater ‘Steamers’ is...
Read Article Download Press ReleaseBig Birthday Gala For The Little Steam Railway
Posted: 4th April 2019
The biggest train gala of the year celebrates 478 years of birthdays at award-winning Ravenglass & Eskdale Railway in the heart of the Western Lake District from Saturday 4- Monday 6 May. With a fantastic series of special events visitors...
Read Article Download Press ReleaseUllswater Steamers and Ravenglass & Eskdale Railway have both taken top honours in two categories at a major awards ceremony.
Posted: 21st March 2019
Now in its 15th year, the British Coach Tourism Awards (BCTAs) are among the tourism sector’s most sought-after accolades, featuring 19 different categories. Ullswater ‘Steamers’ won the ‘River and Inland Cruise...
Read Article Download Press ReleaseAll Aboard For Closer Ties Between North Lakes and Chinese Visitor Market!
Posted: 20th March 2019
On Tuesday 19 March 2019, a new and innovative marketing partnership was formally launched at The Rheged Centre near Penrith. Focussed on raising the the profile of our World Heritage status landscape to the valuable Chinese market, The North...
Read Article Download Press ReleaseLake District attractions team up for major tourism and travel show
Posted: 15th March 2019
Leading heritage visitor attractions Ravenglass & Eskdale Railway and Ullswater ‘Steamers’ have teamed up with Lowther Castle & Gardens and National Trust Steam Yacht Gondola to exhibit at the British Tourism & Travel Show...
Read Article Download Press ReleaseRavenglass & Eskdale Railway reveals new Lake District Steam Tour for 2019
Posted: 8th March 2019
Leading heritage visitor attraction for families and rail enthusiasts in the UK, Ravenglass & Eskdale Railway is delighted to announce a new tour for small special interest groups with a yearning for the nostalgic age of steam in the stunning...
Read Article Download Press ReleaseA first for the Lake District: Transport Trust 'Red Wheel' Plaque awarded to Ravenglass & Eskdale Railway A major visitor attraction in the Western Lake District, Cumbria has been granted a prestigious national award in recognition of its historical importance.
Posted: 25th February 2019
Located in only coastal village in the UNESCO World Heritage site the Lake District National Park Ravenglass & Eskdale Railway has been awarded the first Red Wheel plaque, the only one of its kind in Cumbria, by the Transport Trust. The Red...
Read Article Download Press ReleaseRiver Irt and Katie heading for the Great North Steam Fair at Beamish Museum
Posted: 25th February 2019
We are delighted to announce that “River Irt” from the Ravenglass and Eskdale Railway and “Katie” from the Ravenglass Railway Museum will be visiting Beamish Museum for the Great North Steam Fair. The event, which is held...
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