MuseumsCumbria

The exhibition of original sketches and watercolours painted by Beatrix Potter for her children's stories changes annually. Also on display are artefacts and information relating to her life and work beyond the 'Tales'. The 17th‐century building, the model for Tabitha Twitchit's shop, was once the office…

For those who want an introduction to Hadrian's Wall in Cumbria, or an overview of its history and appearance at one single site, Birdoswald is the place to visit.Not only can a Roman fort, turret and milecastle all be seen here: but also, to the east, the longest…

Founded in 1796, Kendal Museum's fascinating collections include local Archaeology, History, Geology and a Natural History collection from around the globe. We also have a changing programme of temporary exhibitions and displays, events, walks and talks. To celebrate 2005's museums and galleries month theme, Objects of…

Why not learn a little more about the way Cumbrians lived and worked in the last 250 years, with a visit to the Museum of Lakeland Life at Abbot Hall in Kendal, on the edge of the English Lake District. In 1973 the Museum was the first…

The Armitt is a unique place combining Gallery, Museum and Library. It is a treasure‐house for scholarship and fun, art and entertainment. It encapsulates all that is best about Lakeland and its people and preserves that essence for future generations to enjoy. The Armitt is…

Journey through the history of pencil making and the story of our world famous Derwent pencils at the Cumberland Pencil Museum in Keswick. The first pencils ever made were produced in Keswick following the discovery of Cumberland Graphite. About 1558, in the early days of Queen…

Dove Cottage was home to the Romantic poet William Wordsworth 1770‐1850 and his family for 8 years 1799‐1808. Here Wordsworth wrote many of his most famous poems. There are many ideas associated with 'Romantic' poetry, but one of the most important for Wordsworth was to show…

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. Jennings have been brewing traditional beers in Cumbria for over 170 years. We still use the…

The Museum tells the story of Keswick and the surrounding area. Keswick has a unique history, with lots of 'firsts', including the first pencils, some very famous residents, and lots of beautiful scenery so awe inspiring that early tourists were left terrified. The Museum was purpose…

Here is a real hands‐on opportunity to meet Cumbria's most famous residents. Visitors are guaranteed a wonderfully woolly experience as we bring you face‐to‐face with 19 different breeds of live sheep during our indoor presentation four times daily. In the theatre you will discover many surprising…

Linton Tweeds fabrics are of the highest quality, all of them being designed and woven at the mill in Carlisle. They are textured, novelty woven fabrics made with virtually all yarn types and weaving techniques. Unique fancy yarns sourced from all over the world are combined to…

At the Nenthead Mines Heritage Centre, near Alston, the Trust has carried out archaeological recording, conservation, restoration and interpretation of one of the largest the Lead Mining centres in the North Pennines. It has developed the 200 acre site as a visitor and education centre with a…

The Dark Ages. At its peak around 590AD, the Kingdom of Rheged stretched from Southern Scotland to the Midlands and from coast to coast. Rheged's most famous King was Urien meaning 'city born'. Urien was known as the 'Raven King' because of the talisman or…

Travel through Time at Tullie House and come face to face with thousands of years of Border History. Hear the stories of Carlisle; enjoy fascinating objects our ancestors left behind; watch for local wildlife too Attractive imaginative displays from Romans to railways and Reivers, there is…

All around Wetheriggs there is a lot to experience and many ways for you to express your own individuality and creativity. . . All far away from the madding crowd. . . And in every season and for every month of the…

Ancient oaks and high enclosing walls keep the extremes of the Cumbrian climate out of the garden, resulting in a spectacular display of shrubs, roses and herbaceous borders. Orchards contain a variety of traditional fruit trees and the famous herb garden is the largest collection of medicinal…

Located in the far North of England, Carlisle is just a few miles from the Scottish border. This city has had a very turbulent history. The Romans built a wall through it, Vikings invaded it and the Scots and English fought over it for many years.…

Historic Castle, Gardens and world owl centre, yearly events programme and daily displays something for everyone…

Murthwaite Green Trekking Centre offers a hrefhttp://www.riding-schools.comhorse riding/a and pony trekking for all abilities. We are open all year round and are situated in the Lake District National Park approx. half a mile from Silecroft Beach, which has around 5miles of golden sand. Our speciality is…