This is the Cumbria Tourism Podcast where we bring you interesting ideas and great stories from every corner of the county.

We believe tourism offers brilliant career opportunities and creates vibrant communities. In this episode we head over to the coast to hear two inspiring stories that really showcase this idea.

Ewan Frost-Pennington describes why he left the corporate world to return home to Muncaster Castle, how their exciting programme of events has really reinvented the typical perception of a stately home, and the importance of supporting a lively community in Ravenglass.

We also hear from Gina Goulding, originally from Seascale, she now runs multiple businesses on the coast including the Beach Road Bakehouse in St Bees. We learn about her journey from engineering to bakery owner as well as her passion for supporting careers in hospitality.

Find out more about Muncaster Castle here: https://www.muncaster.co.uk/

Browse their events here: https://www.muncaster.co.uk/whatson

Find out more about Beach Road Bakehouse here: https://www.beachroadbakehouse.co.uk/

Find out more about Gina's new cafe, Haig Pit Bakehouse, here: https://www.haigpitbakehouse.co.uk/

Find out more about the Cumbria Coastal Route here: https://www.cumbriatourism.org/campaigns/cumbria-coastal-route/

Find out more about our work on workforce development here: https://www.cumbriatourism.org/resources/recruitment-skills/