More than £3 million in government investment for the Lake District has been welcomed by councillor James Airey, the Conservative group leader on Cumbria County Council.
The announcement means £3.29 million will be invested in a project to strengthen the visitor experience at Windermere Jetty, Dove Cottage, the Wordsworth Museum and Abbot Hall Art Gallery and Museum.
In making the announcement, the government has explained that the money will be used to enhance the visitor experience at these attractions, increase accessibility and improve exhibition spaces. The regeneration project aims to attract nearly 150,000 additional visitors, create or maintain 150 permanent jobs and boost cultural tourism to the newly designated World Heritage Site.
Councillor James Airey said: "This is great news for our area and our campaign to make sure jobs and prosperity are the top priority for South Lakeland."
More information on the government's announcement is available at: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/blackpool-bradford-and-lake-district…