Inspirational Green Road

The residents at Turning Point (Stanfield House) have been looking at ways of showing what recovery means to them and how this could inspire others. A series of boards were designed by the group and are now displayed on the southbound platform of their adopted station at Green Road. All of the photographs were taken …

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Workington Railway Station shop to re-open

Wednesday 12th August will see the welcome return of the station shop at Workington Railway Station. The shop will be open Wednesday –Saturday every week (9am-2pm). Pay a visit to the shop when travelling and speak to the friendly volunteers who will be selling a range of hot and cold drinks as well as confectionary …

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Ambitious running event for Copeland’s coast

A BRAND new outdoor event will be held on Copeland’s coastline next year, as part of the Connecting Cumbria’s Hidden Coast programme. Run the Edge will take place between Millom and Whitehaven on March 20 and 21, and is expected to welcome more than 800 competitors, boosting the area’s post-covid economic recovery. Organised by Copeland …

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La’al Ratty Returning

Ravenglass & Eskdale Steam Railway The La’al Ratty will be re-opening on Thursday 30th July, this can be accessed via the Ravenglass railway station on the Cumbrian Coast Line. Tickets will be available to purchase online week commencing 27th July, visit the website https://ravenglass-railway.co.uk/ to find out when they are live. A visit to their …

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Millom Ticket Office – New Opening Hours

Following a steady flow of passengers through the ticket office doors last week as more shops, businesses and lesiure activities opened up, please note the change in hours with effect from Monday 13 July 2020: Monday, Tuesday 7am – 10am Wednesday, Thursday 9am – 12pm Friday – Closed Saturday 9am – 12noon The new hours …

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Millom Ticket Office Re-opens!

We are delighted to announce that Millom station ticket office is re-opening on Monday 6 July. The new hours for the time being are 7am – 10am weekdays but these will be subject to change depending on the demand. A one way system has been set up to minimise customers coming into contact with each …

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Safer Travel

Since the end of March 2020 and in common with many other UK Train Operating Companies Northern has requested that rail use be solely for Key Workers and Essential Travel only. With the change from 2m social distancing to 1m+ Northern would like customers to be aware of recently published revised guidance provided by National …

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Know before you Go

Visit England has launched its “Know before You Go” campaign to start rebuilding domestic tourism. This highlights what is open, where consumers can find more information and guidance for visitors to make sure that they act responsibly. This includes checking what facilities are open, visiting hidden gems rather than extremely popular destinations, and walking or …

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Beach Hut Gallery Summer Exhibition

The Beach Hut Gallery at Kents Bank railway station is delighted to be promoting their annual summer art exhibition taking place 9 July to 13 September.  They have a wonderful gift shop ideal for special presents or a personal treat!  Easily accessed by train along the Furness Line railway.  Current opening hours are 11am to …

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