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Living and Working in Cumbria

Cumbria is a vibrant county with something for just about everyone:

There are:

  • bustling Cities with great nightlife, riverside apartments and café bars, 
  • department stores and many specialist shops, 
  • high peaks, tranquil lakes and open moorland,
  • rugged beaches and sandy coastlines,
  • wide varieties of historical sites, museums, galleries, theatres and cinemas. 

Within the county there are six council districts each with their individual appeal and characteristics.

Using the map above please click on the area you are interested in relocating to. The map will then guide you to a local information section. 

Hardwicke Circus, Carlisle

 

Travel

Cumbria has good road and rail links to the rest of the country. For further information please visit our Roads and Transport pages.

Roads and Transport