Having a good work life balance is more important than ever, and whether you’re an adventurer, a music lover, or a just enjoy tranquillity, we guarantee there’s something here for you.
If you like the outdoors, the UNESCO World Heritage Site of the Lake District is on our doorstep. The Lake District is England's largest National Park and each year visitors from all over the world visit to experience the fells, splash about on the lakes, take a wild adventure or simply enjoy the peace.
There’s plenty of choice if you like to eat out, with an abundance of cafés and restaurants. There are also local country pubs in the surrounding villages, offering homemade and locally sourced options.
Theatre by the Lake, Keswick
If you prefer retail therapy, we have lots of high street shopping and independent stores. There are food, film, adventure, literature and music festivals throughout the year including Keswick Mountain Festival, Words by the Water, Taste Cumbria and Kendal Calling.
Cumbria also offers a great arts and culture scene. The Theatre by the Lake, located on the edge of Derwentwater in Keswick, is described by The Telegraph as “the most gorgeously situated theatre in England”. There are arts and music venues around the county where you can enjoy all sorts of different exhibitions and events.
Home to around half a million people, Cumbria gives you plenty to explore and the chance to be part of a friendly, close-knit community