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Aquarium
of the Lakes
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Lakeside
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"A
journey of discovery from the mountains to the sea"
More than 30
spectacular, naturally-themed habitats bring the natural history
of the Lake District vividly to life.
Enjoy close encounters with hundreds of amazing creatures
including trout, eels, pike, perch, giant crabs, rays and many
more.
Aquarium
of the Lakes,
Lakeside,
Newby Bridge,
Cumbria,
LA12 8AS
Tel: 01539 530153
Fax: 01539 530152
www.aquariumofthelakes.co.uk |
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The
Rum Story
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Whitehaven
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"The
Dark Spirit of Whitehaven"
The journey starts in a
Caribbean rainforest and graphically depicts the story of Rum.
The Rum Story,
Lowther Street,
Whitehaven,
Cumbria,
CA28 7DN
Tel: 01946 592933
Fax: 01946 590595
www.rumstory.co.uk |
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High
Head Sculpture Valley
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Carlisle
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"A
feast for the senses... there is so much to see and do, one visit
will never be enough"
Magnificent
life-size sculptures imaginatively displayed in a natural woodland
valley.
High Head Sculpture Valley,
High Head Farm,
Ivegill,
Carlisle,
Cumbria,
CA4 0PJ
Tel/Fax: 01694 73552
www.highheadsculpturevalley.co.uk |
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Country Pottery
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"A
working pottery since 1855 which has survived two world wars and
the Industrial Revolution"
It is now the only
steam powered Country Pottery in the British Isles and, in 1973,
was awarded the status of 'Scheduled Industrial Monument' by
English Heritage.
Wetheriggs Country Pottery,
Clifton Dykes,
Penrith,
Cumbria,
CA10 2DH
Tel:
01768 892 733
Fax: 01768 892 722
www.wetheriggs-pottery.co.uk |
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Muncaster
Water Mill
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Ravenglass
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"Working
water-powered corn mill"
Victorian machinery in
regular use, producing a range of stoneground organic flours and
oatmeals.
Muncaster Water Mill,
Ravenglass,
Cumbria,
CA18 1ST
Tel: 01229 717232
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Gincase
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Silloth
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"Farmhouse
tearoom, craft barn, gallery and farm park"
The tearoom provides delicious home baking using traditional
recipes and local produce.
The Craft Barn and Gallery is a visitors delight. Every item is
made by hand in Cumbria and is of the highest quality.
The farm park is home to rare and unusual farm animals and
poultry, plus some more familiar ones.
The Gincase,
Maybray Hayrigg,
Silloth-on-Solway,
Cumbria,
CA7 4LL
Tel: 016973 32020
www.gincase.co.uk |
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Lane Visitor Centre |
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"Come
and have a look! - Come and have a go!"
Take a tour of the studios and see the world's favourite cottages
being made or try your hand at painting your very own.
Lilliput Lane Visitor Centre,
Skirsgill,
Penrith,
Cumbria,
CA11 0DP
Tel:
01768 212692
www.lilliputlane.co.uk |
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"Bringing the
history of Whitehaven alive"
With a superb
harbourside location and looking a bit like a small lighthouse,
the Beacon is the home of Whitehaven's Museum - telling the story
of the town through the lives of ordinary people.
The Beacon,
West Strand,
Whitehaven,
Cumbria
CA28 7LY
Tel:
01946 592302
Fax: 01946 599025
www.copelandbc.gov.uk |
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| Sellafield
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Seascale |
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"Take
a journey into Nuclear Science"
Enjoy a truly interactive experience at the world's leading
nuclear visitors Centre.
Sellafield Visitors Centre.
Seascale,
Cumbria,
Tel:
01946 727027
or 01946 727021
www.bnfl.com |
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Lake
District Visitor Centre at Brockhole
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Windermere
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"More
than just a Visitor Centre whatever the weather"
Exciting and innovative
displays bring the history, traditions, geology, flora and fauna
of the Lake District to life and show how it is looked after for
future generations to enjoy.
The
Lake District Visitor Centre at Brockhole,
Windermere,
Cumbria,
LA23 1LJ
Tel: 015394 46601
Fax: 015394 45555
www.lake-district.gov.uk |
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Aira
Force
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Penrith
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"Dramatic
walks"
Aira Force waterfalls provide dramatic walks, one of the
highlights of the Trust’s ownership in this valley, including fell, woodland and six farms
(including Glencoyne, the largest).
There is also access to parts of
Ullswater and Brotherswater lakes.
Aira Force,
Tower Buildings,
Watermillock,
Penrith,
CA11 0JS
www.nationaltrust.org.uk |
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Peter
Hall & Son
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Staveley
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"Originally
established in 1972"
A small family-run
business which specialises in creating and restoring fine
hand-built furniture, interior design and woodturning.
Peter Hall & Son,
Danes Road,
Staveley,
Kendal,
Cumbria,
LA8 9PL
Tel: 01539 821633
Fax: 01539 821905
www.peter-hall.co.uk |
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