East Cumbria Tourism Network

The East Cumbria Tourism Network (formerly the Eden Tourism Network) brings together a variety of tourism businesses and organisations from across Westmorland and Furness.  The group meet on a quarterly basis at venues throughout the local area.  

The group made the decision to rename the network the ‘East Cumbria Tourism Network’ in 2026, to represent the wider geographical area the network now represents in Westmorland and Furness.

The network is made up of over 100 representatives from tourism businesses from across Westmorland and Furness.  The Network provides an opportunity to share information and discuss the latest tourism developments and issues at both a local and national level.

Meetings are chaired by the commercial sector and include visiting speakers on topical issues and practical business presentations.  This enables members to be informed and take away practical ideas for their own business.

Members of the Network inform and advise the work of the Visit Eden Team at Westmorland and Furness Council.
 

2026 Meeting dates

• Tuesday 24th March, 2pm to 4pm, venue tbc
• Tuesday 16th June, 2pm to 4pm, venue tbc
• Thursday 3rd September, 2pm to 4pm, venue tbc
• Tuesday 8th December, 2pm to 4pm, venue tbc
  
  

Why not join the East Cumbria Tourism Network?

Benefits include:

• Free to join
• A great opportunity to meet and network with other operators from the accommodation, attraction and food sectors
• A chance to hear the latest news and developments in tourism from guest speakers
• The chance to input into the work of the Visit Eden Team at Westmorland and Furness Council - have your views and ideas heard
• Regular email updates with the latest tourism news and developments, events and training opportunities

"I could see that a lot of time and effort had gone into this event from the team and from the speakers too.  Please thank all those involved, it was a very useful meeting!" an Eden Valley based Tourism Operator.

For more information contact the Visit Eden Team:

Email: tourism@westmorlandandfurness.gov.uk