• Contact us
  • About us
  • Digital edition
  • Online archive
Friday, July 18, 2025
Cumberland and Westmorland Herald
  • News
    Commissioner promises improvements to Cumbria’s fire and rescue service

    Commissioner promises improvements to Cumbria’s fire and rescue service

    Illegal campers fined for causing significant damage in Lake District

    Illegal campers fined for causing significant damage in Lake District

    Man dies after falling from A66 bridge

    Man dies after falling from A66 bridge

    New senior coroner appointed for Cumbria

    New senior coroner appointed for Cumbria

    Red letter day for young Skelton farmer

    Red letter day for young Skelton farmer

    Cumbrian bellringers success in national contest

    Cumbrian bellringers success in national contest

    Bid to turn barns into homes get go-ahead

    Bid to turn barns into homes get go-ahead

    Kendal Calling commits £100,000 to Lake District conservation projects

    Kendal Calling commits £100,000 to Lake District conservation projects

    All change at Penruddock Primary School

    All change at Penruddock Primary School

  • Sport
    New management set to lead Appleby Football Club

    New management set to lead Appleby Football Club

    Success for fighting squad

    Success for fighting squad

    Penrith skipper Nicky Burns calls on team to keep winning

    Penrith skipper Nicky Burns calls on team to keep winning

    £100,000 target for new changing rooms extension

    £100,000 target for new changing rooms extension

    Medal success for Upper Eden tug-of-war team

    Medal success for Upper Eden tug-of-war team

    Eden man competes in Hyrox World Games

    Eden man competes in Hyrox World Games

    Double national triumph for Stuart Robinson

    Double national triumph for Stuart Robinson

    Patterdale’s Eden Eagles make history

    Patterdale’s Eden Eagles make history

    Penrith teen crowned British vault champion

    Penrith teen crowned British vault champion

  • Obituaries
  • Nostalgia
  • Online archive
  • Buy Photos
  • Buy your paper
  • North Lakes Living
No Result
View All Result
Cumberland and Westmorland Herald
  • News
    Commissioner promises improvements to Cumbria’s fire and rescue service

    Commissioner promises improvements to Cumbria’s fire and rescue service

    Illegal campers fined for causing significant damage in Lake District

    Illegal campers fined for causing significant damage in Lake District

    Man dies after falling from A66 bridge

    Man dies after falling from A66 bridge

    New senior coroner appointed for Cumbria

    New senior coroner appointed for Cumbria

    Red letter day for young Skelton farmer

    Red letter day for young Skelton farmer

    Cumbrian bellringers success in national contest

    Cumbrian bellringers success in national contest

    Bid to turn barns into homes get go-ahead

    Bid to turn barns into homes get go-ahead

    Kendal Calling commits £100,000 to Lake District conservation projects

    Kendal Calling commits £100,000 to Lake District conservation projects

    All change at Penruddock Primary School

    All change at Penruddock Primary School

  • Sport
    New management set to lead Appleby Football Club

    New management set to lead Appleby Football Club

    Success for fighting squad

    Success for fighting squad

    Penrith skipper Nicky Burns calls on team to keep winning

    Penrith skipper Nicky Burns calls on team to keep winning

    £100,000 target for new changing rooms extension

    £100,000 target for new changing rooms extension

    Medal success for Upper Eden tug-of-war team

    Medal success for Upper Eden tug-of-war team

    Eden man competes in Hyrox World Games

    Eden man competes in Hyrox World Games

    Double national triumph for Stuart Robinson

    Double national triumph for Stuart Robinson

    Patterdale’s Eden Eagles make history

    Patterdale’s Eden Eagles make history

    Penrith teen crowned British vault champion

    Penrith teen crowned British vault champion

  • Obituaries
  • Nostalgia
  • Online archive
  • Buy Photos
  • Buy your paper
  • North Lakes Living
No Result
View All Result
Cumberland and Westmorland Herald
No Result
View All Result
Home Latest

Ullswater ‘Steamers’ £425,000 lifeline

by CWH
2 April 2021
in Latest, News
A A
Share on FacebookShare on Twitter

One of Cumbria’s most iconic visitor attractions, Ullswater ‘Steamers’, has received a grant of £425,000 from the Government’s Culture Recovery Fund to help it recover and reopen. 

Almost £400 million has been awarded to thousands of cultural organisations across the country – in the latest round of support from the Culture Recovery Fund – announced today.

The money is a lifeline for Ullswater ‘Steamers’, which has one of the largest heritage passenger vessel fleets in England. This includes the oldest working passenger vessel in the world, Lady of the Lake.

The family-owned attraction has been operating in the tranquil Ullswater Valley since 1859 but has been badly impacted by the pandemic.

It is currently hoping to reopen on Friday April 16, with tickets due to go on sale online next week.

Mark Horton, Ullswater ‘Steamers’ general manager, said: “I am delighted that Ullswater ‘Steamers’ have been recognised as being such a significant part of our regional and national culture and heritage.

“This funding will enable us to maintain the high standards of maintenance and presentation that we are well known for, and to bounce back far more quickly from the devastating effects of this awful pandemic.”

David Little, chief executive of Lake District Estates, added: “This grant from the National Lottery is very welcome news as we prepare to reopen Ullswater ‘Steamers’.

“During the national lockdowns, the ‘Steamers’ – as with other businesses – had to close.

“This was difficult enough in itself, but with the social distancing restrictions still in place as we aim to reopen, the capacity reductions still continue to make it financially very difficult.

“This grant will go some way to help protect our future as we start to rebuild and recover.”

Gill Haigh, managing director of Cumbria Tourism, said: “Ullswater ‘Steamers’ is a long-established tourism attraction, which is synonymous with the Lake District.

“It has been a horrendous 12 months, but it is great to see the attraction recognised by the Culture Recovery Fund and I know many people will be looking forward to returning to Ullswater very soon to experience the lake for themselves and to make some fantastic new memories in an inspirational and COVID-safe setting.”

Related Posts

Commissioner promises improvements to Cumbria’s fire and rescue service
News

Commissioner promises improvements to Cumbria’s fire and rescue service

18 July 2025
Illegal campers fined for causing significant damage in Lake District
News

Illegal campers fined for causing significant damage in Lake District

18 July 2025
Man dies after falling from A66 bridge
News

Man dies after falling from A66 bridge

18 July 2025
New senior coroner appointed for Cumbria
News

New senior coroner appointed for Cumbria

18 July 2025
Red letter day for young Skelton farmer
Farm and Countryside

Red letter day for young Skelton farmer

18 July 2025
Cumbrian bellringers success in national contest
News

Cumbrian bellringers success in national contest

18 July 2025
No Result
View All Result

Stay connected

Facebook Twitter Instagram

Most popular

Jean Bloomfield – a woman who had an enormous impact

Jean Bloomfield – a woman who had an enormous impact

18 July 2025
Five boxes of nitrous oxide seized from car in Penrith

Five boxes of nitrous oxide seized from car in Penrith

17 July 2025
All change at Penruddock Primary School

All change at Penruddock Primary School

18 July 2025
Bid to turn barns into homes get go-ahead

Bid to turn barns into homes get go-ahead

18 July 2025
Small rise in odour complaints in Penrith area

Small rise in odour complaints in Penrith area

18 July 2025
Cumbrian bellringers success in national contest

Cumbrian bellringers success in national contest

18 July 2025
Cumberland and Westmorland Herald Logo

33 Middlegate
Penrith
Cumbria
CA11 7SY

Phone: 01768 862313
Email: news@cwherald.com

Registered in England as Barrnon Media Limited. No: 12475190
VAT registration number: 343486488

Explore

  • News
  • Sport
  • Farming
  • Property
  • Obituaries
  • Nostalgia
  • Your view

Useful links

  • Contact us
  • Photosales
  • Online archive
  • Buy your paper
  • Digital edition
  • North Lakes Living
  • Advertise
  • About us

Follow us on

© Barrnon Media Limited 2025

Terms & Conditions / Privacy Policy / Cookie Policy

This website and its associated newspaper are members of the Independent Press Standards Organisation
Review Your Cart
0
Discount
Add Coupon Code
Subtotal
Total Installment Payments
Bundle Discount
Checkout

 
0
No Result
View All Result
  • Home
  • News
  • Sport
  • Obituaries
  • Nostalgia
  • Online archive
  • more
    • North Lakes Living
    • Buy Photos
    • Buy your paper
    • About us
    • Contact us

© 2020 Cumberland & Westmorland Herald