A west Cumbrian visitor destination has been awarded a well respected tourism award. 

Ravenglass and Eskdale Railway have been awarded the Visit England Gold Award. 

A spkesperson from the company said: "We're delighted to have been awarded a VisitEngland Gold Award for our Pullman Camping Coaches. A credit to all of the hard work put in during restoration and the support of National Lottery players."

The railway provides a novelty train service through the Cumbrian countryside on the outskirts of the Lake District. 

To find out more information on Ravenglass and Eskdale Railway please visit the following link: https://www.facebook.com/RavenglassEskdaleRailway/. 

They also have website where you can hear more details: https://ravenglass-railway.co.uk/. 

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