A POPULAR networking event for tourism businesses will be held for the second year.

The 2020 Eden Leaflet Swap and Networking event will be hosted at Hutton-in-the-Forest, home of Lord and Lady Inglewood, in partnership with Eden Council’s tourism team.

It is free and takes place on Thursday, March 19 between 2pm and 4pm on a drop-in basis.

Accommodation and tourism operators will be able to meet the people behind a wide range of Eden attractions and find out what’s new about this year’s tourism offer in the Eden Valley, North Pennines and Ullswater area.

Representatives of about 18 Eden attractions will be attending.

Along with the chance to network and swap leaflets there will be tea and coffee and the

opportunity for a look around some of the rooms at the house, which does not officially open to the public for the season until April 1.

There will be a prize draw with prizes donated by participating tourism businesses.

“We are delighted to be staging the Eden Leaflet Swap and Networking Event at Hutton- in-the-Forest this year,” said Councillor Mary Robinson, Eden District Council’s Commercial Services Portfolio Holder.

“Our Tourism Team has responded to tourism operator requests for such an event to happen.

“Around 18 businesses are taking part and we look forward to welcoming accommodation providers and others connected with Eden’s vibrant tourism industry to this event. It offers a unique chance for people to meet tourism businesses face to face, discover new products and services plus look around one of Eden’s beautiful stately homes.”

Pamela Davidson, House Administrator at Hutton-in-the-Forest said; “We are pleased to be working with Eden District Council’s Tourism Team to put this event on again because of the amazing feedback we received from business owners last year.

“This is a great way for accommodation providers to network and work together with the aim of helping the visitors get the most out their stay in the beautiful Eden district.”

For more information on the Eden Leaflet Swap and

Networking Event contact Eden Council’s tourism team, by emailing them at tourism@eden.gov.uk or call 01768 817817.