CUMBRIA
LOCATION: In the north - on the borders of Scotland. KNOWN AS:Nothing different LARGEST TOWN: Carlisle FAMOUS FOR: Lake District LEISURE: Lake District National Park. Hadrians Wall HOLIDAYS:One of the most beautiful areas in Great Britain.	CULTURE: William Wordsworth's birthplace. MOST USEFUL! Chill out walking county! SIZE: 3rd largest county.

MAIN TOWNS		HISTORIC/INTEREST		DAYS OUT
CARLISLE, BARROW IN FURNESS				The Lake District World of Beatrix Potter Visit Cumbria

COUNTY COUNCILS
Cumbria County Council The Courts Carlisle CA3 8NA web site
UNIVERSITIES
University of Cumbria established 2007
TRANSPORT
Carlisle Airport
MAIN COMPANIES
BAE SYSTEMS Carrs Milling James Cropper - paper James Fisher & Sons - marine services
LEISURE/HOTELS/HOLIDAYS
Art Holidays Spain - Flights from John Lennon Airport airport to Malaga - for an exclusive painting holiday with all your art materials provided - web site
SHOPPING & RETAILERS
The Lanes - Carlisle
CULTURE
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES