Cumbria

Key Facts About Cumbria

Investing for the future – Cumbria is at the heart of the UK’s nuclear industry, home to the Nuclear Decommissioning Authority and the base of a significant specialist marine and offshore engineering sector.

Energy Coast developments – Creation of the £20 million ENERGUS facility will ensure that Cumbria has the skills to deliver Britain’s Energy Coast vision across a whole range of evolving technologies. Entrepreneurial networks – Investment in communications infrastructure has made Cumbria a favourite location for home enterprises.

Engineering excellence – Recent investments have consolidated Cumbria’s position at the forefront of deepwater sub-sea engineering and construction.


Academic attractions – One of the UK’s newest universities, The University of Cumbria aims to attract 20,000 students by 2017.

Something for every visitor – More than half of Cumbria is designated as National Park or Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Tourism contributes over £1 billion to the economy with about 15 million visitors to Cumbria each year.

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