On Friday 21st April, The Crown Hotel welcomed a small number of local businesses to their launch event. Together working with Cumbria LEP on their energy project, they also attended this event to celebrate The Crown's latest success project.

General Manager Chris Mclaughlin opened the networking brunch and spoke about what the Crown has achieved over the last two years. Jen Cormack, representing the Cumbria LEP Board also spoke at the event explaining more about the Cumbria Local Enterprise Partnership, the hospitality industry and the Cumbria market. Guests enjoyed brunch before taking part in the grand ribbon cutting outside the front of the hotel, followed by tours of the new bedrooms.

General Manager Chris McLaughlin said, ‘Last Friday we welcomed local contractors, suppliers and businesses to the Hotel to mark our £2.6m investment. This is an incredibly proud moment for all of the team, as we complete this substantial development and we want to thank everyone involved.’

'The Crown has seen a significant growth over the last few years (and pre-covid) celebrating an increase in room revenue of over 30%.’

Local MP John Stevenson who attended the event said, 'I was delighted to be at the Crown, Wetheral to cut the ribbon after their extensive refurbishment. The facilities are excellent and the staff very welcoming. It was particularly good to hear how they have reduced their carbon footprint though a series of measures from the installation of solar panels and led lighting, to the provision of EV charging points. I would encourage anyone who has not been in a while to visit and have a look for themselves.'