Historic TransportCumbria

Situated in the English Lake District this 15 Narrow Gauge Railway carries passengers from the old Roman Port of Ravenglass seven miles along the Eskdale. A seven‐mile journey of steam to the foot of England's highest mountains. In 1873 the Ravenglass and Eskdale Railway Act was…

The South Tynedale Railway operates narrow gauge passenger trains along a 2 mile line along the scenic South Tyne valley between Alston, in Cumbria and Kirkhaugh, in Northumberland. It was the lure of lead that originally brought the Newcastle and Carlisle Railway to Alston Moor. Before…

For a great day out visit the Windermere Steamboats & Museum situated on the shores of beautiful Lake Windermere. Windermere Steamboats & Museum offers:A unique and historic collection of Steam and Motor Boats Steam Launch Trips Shop and Refreshments Swallows and Amazons Exhibition Model Boats boat pond…

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./pp/ppNot only can a Roman fort, turret and milecastle all be seen here: but also, to the east, the longest…

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.…