This garden is protected by the National Trust and offers visitors a slice of old England, a million miles away from the fast pace of...

There is little except the ruins left of this castle, which once would have been one of the most important sites of military strength here...

The 72 mile Settle-Carlisle railway line was built by the Midland Railway in 1869-76 to give it an independent route to Scotland north of Ingleton....

A garden of interest to plants-men and families, rockeries, herbaceous borders and mature trees. The garden has a large collection Alpine and Himalayan plants including...

Wetheriggs has been a working pottery since 1855 and is the only surviving steam powered country pottery in the British Isles. More than ever,...

There are only ruins left of this exquisite piece of 13th Century design, which is sad because one can tell that it was once one...

The Cumbria Constabulary Museum is a fascinating visitor attraction and looks into the long history of policing in this county. There has been a...

Eden Ostrich World is a working farm in the beautiful Eden Valley. The centre is home to many rare breeds of cattle, sheep and pigs...

Located at the very heart of the traditional and beautiful market town of Penrith, this museum is housed in Robinson’s School, an Elizabethan building that...

Set in an idyllic riverside location in the heart of the Kentmere Valley. The studio produces fine ceramics of outstanding quality, created and finished...

Set in an unusual and inspiring building, Rheged is a place to relax, explore and take in the spirit of Cumbria. Europe’s largest grass-covered...

The National Mountaineering Exhibition is a great place to visit for all the family and is an engaging series of collections that have been well...

Penrith Beacon is a monument built in 1719, situated upon Beacon Fell. The location has been used as a point where beacons have been lit...

Penrith Castle and the very attractive Castle Park stand opposite and high above the town’s railway station. The original tower of the Castle was built...

Aira Force is a waterfall situated near the north shore of Ullswater, where William Wordsworth wrote the famous words, "I wandered lonely as a cloud"....

Founded in 1796, Kendal Museum of Natural History and Archaeology is one of the oldest museums in the country containing a wonderful and unusual collection...

Over four thousand men, women and children from fifteen different countries created this fascinating artwork. The tapestry is made up of seventy-seven separately embroidered...

Kendal Castle stands to the west of the town on a natural high point. The current stone castle was built in the 12th century. The...

Situated at the end of Maude Street, a cul-de-sac off Kendal town centre, Maudes Meadow offers peace and tranquillity only a short stroll from one...

Kendal Town Hall is a Victorian building with 5 characterful rooms. It has been refurbished to a high standard and is able to accommodate large...