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"World
Heritage Site"
There is more to Hadrian's Wall than a wall.
Forts, milecastles, temples and turrets appear all along and
museums, reconstructions and visitor centres bring the whole
frontier to life.
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Jennings
Brewery
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Cockermouth
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"The
Taste of the Lake District"
The Castle Brewery site is
in the shadow of historic Cockermouth Castle, from which it takes
its name, at the point where the rivers Cocker and Derwent merge.
The
Castle Brewery,
Cockermouth,
Cumbria,
CA13 9NE
Tel: 0845 1297185
Fax: 0845 1297186
www.jenningsbrewery.co.uk |
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Gleaston
Water Mill
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Ulverston |
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"A
substantial water powered corn mill with the last major rebuild
being in the 1770's"
Characteristic of the
Cumbrian rural landscape, this imposing watermill and site has
been part of the local traditions for over 400 years.
Located close to the ruins of Gleaston Castle, the present
building dates from 1774, with the impressive wooden gearing being
original to the 1700s.
Visitors to the mill can see the 18 foot (5.5 metre) waterwheel
and machinery operating most days.
Gleaston Water Mill,
Gleaston,
Nr. Ulverston,
Cumbria,
LA12 0QH
Tel: 01229 869244
www.watermill.co.uk |
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Ducky's Park Farm |
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Grange-over-Sands |
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"Great
Fun at the Farm"
Visitors to the farm can have close contact with a large
variety of animals, with special times sat aside to meet the
residents and even Dilly the Duck himself !
Ducky's Park Farm,
Moor Lane,
Flookburgh,
Grange-over-Sands,
Cumbria,
LA11 7LS
www.duckysparkfarm.co.uk |
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ATTRACTIONS
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The
Teapottery
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Keswick
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"Teatime
will never be the same again"
For nearly 20 years these witty and original designs have been
sought out by collectors throughout the world.
Teapots have been made in eccentric shapes that range from cakes
to cocktail bars and from bubble-cars to bellhops.
The Teapottery,
4 Packhorse Court,
Keswick,
Cumbria,
CA12 5DF
Tel: 017687 73983
www.teapottery.co.uk |
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Tarn Hows
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Hawkshead
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"Calm
& tranquil"
If ever there was a
competition for the most popular Lakeland beauty spot Tarn Hows
would probably be the winner.
It is easy to see why, and this
pretty tarn, enclosed by low and craggy hills, and surrounded by
mixed woodland, meadow and scrub, encapsulates all that is so
attractive about the Lakes.
www.nationaltrust.org.uk |
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Homes
of Football
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Ambleside |
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"Football,
photography and the world"
A unique photographic experience of images unrivaled in the world.
An archive of over 65,000 pictures showing the changing face of
British and world football over the last 15 years.
The Homes of Football,
100 Lake Road,
Ambleside,
Cumbria,
LA22 0DB
Tel: 015394 34440
www.homesoffootball.co.uk |
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The
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Keswick |
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"Where
seeing is not always believing"
See the anti-gravity room, hologram gallery, optical illusions and
interactive computer modules with free entry to the puzzle area.
The Puzzling Place,
Museum Square,
Keswick,
Cumbria,
Tel:
017687 75102
www.
puzzlingplace.co.uk
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World
of Beatrix Potter
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Bowness-on-Windermere
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"A
magical day out for all the family young and old"
In an indoor
re-creation of the Lakeland countryside, complete with sights, sounds and even smells, discover Peter Rabbit
eating radishes in Mr. McGregor's garden.
See Jemima Puddle-duck amongst the foxgloves; and Mrs.Tiggy-winkle,
the washerwoman, bustling about in her kitchen.
The Peter Rabbit tales of Beatrix Potter brought lovingly to life.
The World of Beatrix Potter
Attraction,
The Old Laundry,
Bowness-on-Windermere,
Cumbria,
LA23 3BX
Tel: 015394 88444
Fax: 015394 40870
www.hop-skip-jump.com
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Adrian
Sankey Glassmakers |
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Ambleside |
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"Glowing
Furnaces and Working Glass Makers"
An exciting open workshop where you can watch highly talented
makers transform molten material into glass.
Adrian
Sankey,
Rydal Road,
Ambleside,
Cumbria,
LA22 9AN
Tel: 015394 33039
Fax: 015394 31139
www.glassmakers.co.uk
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Honister Slate Mine |
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Borrowdale |
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"The
last working slate mine in England"
Guided mine tours deep underground, browse the visitor
centre.
Learn the history of the best and most beautiful Honister
Green Slate.
Join a mine tour and go deep underground.
Explore the awesome caverns, learn how the Victorian miners
worked using hand tools by candle light.
Honister Slate Mine,
Honister Pass,
Borrowdale,,
Keswick,
Cumbria,
CA12 5XN
Tel: 017687 77230
www.honister-slate-mine.co.uk |
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Lakeland
Miniature Village |
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Grange-over-Sands |
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"Cumbria's
only miniature village"
Over 140 buildings made
from local Coniston slate including houses, farms and barns which
create the Lakeland landscape.
Under construction is the new Japanese Tea House overlooking our
Japanese Garden.
The model village has been growing over the last 11 years, but
will be a few years yet before it is completed.
Lakeland Miniature Village,
Coach House,
Winder Lane,
Flookburgh
Grange-over-Sands,
Cumbria,
LA11 7LE
Tel: 01539 58500
www.lakelandminiaturevillage.com |
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Brewery
Arts Centre
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Kendal
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"Former
1930's brewery now turned to theatre, music and films"
Well-established part
of the cultural life of South Lakeland which stages plays,
concerts
and exhibitions throughout the year and includes a theatre,
cinemas and bar.
Brewery Arts Centre,
122A Highgate,
Kendal,
Cumbria,
LA9 4HE
Tel: 01539 725 133
Fax: 01539 730 257
www.breweryarts.co.uk |
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Lakeland
Sheep and Wool Centre
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Cockermouth
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"Cumbria's
most famous residents"
This shop sells high quality woollen goods and gifts, some with a
distinctly sheepish theme.
Also hosts the Western Lake District Visitor Centre with it's
spectacular visual show and exhibits.
Lakeland
Sheep & Wool Centre,
On the A66-A5086 roundabout,
Egremont Road,
Cockermouth,
Cumbria,
Tel: 01900 822673
www.sheep-woolcentre.co.uk |
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