Eden, Cumbria, The Lake District – A natural choice for business

Retail

Retail
Retail
Retail
Retail

Retail case studies

Success stories throughout Eden, Cumbria

The District's retail strength is built on the independent sector in the market towns and complemented by national names in Penrith.

The retail sector in each of the market towns is served by representative bodies such as the Penrith Chamber of Trade and Commerce, Penrith Business Improvement District, Appleby Chamber of Trade, Alston Moor Business Association. The Council supports these organisations through membership and regular liaison. In addition, the Council supports the delivery of markets and promotional activity to increase footfall, widen brand awareness and improve reputation leading to brand loyalty.

Commercial investment opportunities are significant. Penrith has a shopping population catchment of 80,000 increased significantly during the tourist season because it operates as a 'gateway' town to the Lake District at junction 40 Penrith. Recent investments for the town include a 50,000 sq ft Sainsbury's supermarket and town centre redevelopment with a Premier Inn at New Squares and newly extended Aldi (in 2021) at Castle Retail Park. 

Please contact us for more information if you are looking for a retail investment opportunity.

Eden District Council financially supports 'signature events' in Penrith such as The Winter Droving and Halloween events which have locals and visitors lining the streets of Penrith. Community Festivals such as the Lions May Day Carnival are also supported in various ways throughout the District including promotion on the Council's visitor facing Visit Eden website.

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Eden is a great place to live and to work. There can be few places better for life-work integration Sarah Dunning, Chief Executive of Westmorland Ltd.
Sarah Dunning

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