Aquarium of the Lakes
New for 2002
Lakeside,
Newby Bridge, Cumbria LA12 8AS
Tel: 015395
30153
Discover the
secret life of Lakeland's aquatic wonders at the UK's leading fresh water
aquarium. Walk underwater along Windermere's re-created lake-bed and marvel
at diving ducks and Lakeland's menacing pike. See otters, sharks and rays
from around the coast in the Morecambe Bay displays.
The Quay -
gifts and souvenirs
Coffee shop -
with stunning views across the lake.
Open daily 9am
to 6pm.
Dalton
Deserted Village
One of the
best preserved medieval villages in the country
Rydal Mount and Gardens
Ambleside, Cumbria
LA22 9LU
Tel: 01539 433002
Email: rydalmount@aol.com
Web: www.wordsworthlakes.co.uk
William Wordsworth lived
at Rydal Mount from 1813 until his death in 1850 and
contains family portraits and other personal possessions of historic
interest.
Hutton-in-the-Forest
Penrith, Cumbria
CA11 9TH
Tel: 01768 484449
Email: hutton-in-the-forest@talk21.com
Hutton-in-the-Forest is a beautiful historic house on the north eastern edge
of the Lake District.
The house was originally
a medieval stronghold and the Pele Tower still survives.
Gosforth Pottery
Tel: 01946 725296
Email: mail@potterycourses.co.uk
Web: http://
www.potterycourses.co.uk
This is a small working pottery in
which all techniques of wheel-thrown and slip-moulded
pottery are demonstrated as
they are used on different
occasions. Visitors have the opportunity to make a pot at set
times under supervision. A wide range of thrown and
handmade pottery by some 30 different potters are for sale.
Ceramic exhibitions from March to October.
Holker Hall and Gardens
Holker Hall, Cark in Cartmel,
Grange-over-Sands, Cumbria
LA11 7PL
Tel: 01539 558509
Email: publicopening@holker.co.uk
Web: holker-hall.co.uk
This magnificent property, once
owned by the Dukes of Devonshire, is now home to Lord and Lady Cavendish.
This friendly stately home has no barriers or ropes to restrict your viewing.
Inspirational
gardens classed 'amongst the best in the world' combine formal design with
woodland walks in a constantly changing environment.
Honister Slate Mine
Honister Pass, Borrowdale,
Keswick, Cumbria
CA12 5XN
Tel: 01768 777230
Email: info@honister-slate-mine.co.uk
Web: www.honister-slate-mine.co.uk
Honister Slate Mine provides an insight into the
extraction and production of Westmorland green slate which is famous
throughout the world. Situated in the heart of the Lake District on one of
the highest mountain passes in the country, the mine is still working today
and uses a mixture of traditional and modern methods. Don't miss the
opportunity to see the ancient craftsmanship, learn the history, feel the
atmosphere of bygone years and take an underground tour into the mine itself.
Children and families warmly welcomed. Disabled
access to the visitor centre.
Lakeland Bird of
Prey centre
Lowther Penrith
Tel: 01931 712746
Collection of
eagles, hawks, buzzards, falcons and owls.
Oubas Hill, Ulverston, LA12 7LB.
Tel 01229 581385
The
home of both Cumbria Crystal and Heron Glass. Heron Glass are manufacturers
of high quality Studio Art glass and decorative indoor lighting.
Cumbria Crystal are manufacturers
of high quality full lead English Crystal.
You can see the glassmakers at
work at both of these companies, which also have factory shops selling
products at discounted prices.
There is ample free parking at
the Glass Centre, which is situated a short distance from the roundabout on
the A590
Muncaster Gardens and Owl Centre
Ravenglass
Tel: 01229 717614
The magnificent gardens and an owl
centre are situated in the Castle grounds.
The Helly
Hansen National Mountaineering Exhibition
Reghed, Redhills, Penrith CA11
0DQ
Tel: 01768 868000
Email:
nme@thebmc.co.uk
The mountains await you. From the
pioneering days to the athleticism of today this permanent exhibition tells
the story of our mountain heritage in a vivid and exciting way. Audio-visual
presentations in the Summit Theatre, climbing equipment and personal kit on
interactive display, hear the story of Everest from a member of the '53
expedition. Changing special events - call for details.
Brantwood, Home of John Ruskin
Coniston
Cumbria
LA21 8AD
Tel: 01539 441396
Email: enquiries@brantwood.org.uk
Web: www.brantwood.org.uk
The house is filled with
Ruskin's drawings and watercolours, together with much of his original
furniture, books and personal items.
Hadrian's Wall is the most important monument
ever built by the Romans in Britain. Stretching
seventy-three miles from Wallsend near Newcastle, across the neck of England
to the Solway in North West Cumbria. Within Cumbria are Banks Turret, near
Brampton, and Birdoswald Roman Fort, a few miles
away.
It was built in the 120's AD and
because it was not an impenetrable barrier, Milecastles (small guard posts)
were built at one mile intervals. Two turrets were placed between each pair
of milecastles, for observation. In front of the wall lay a ditch, except
where the crags made it unneccessary. The wall crossed three rivers, and
bridges were built.
Sellafield Visitors Centre
Tel: 01946 727027
Have fun finding out. Take a journey into the nuclear age,
for all the family. All undercover, the centre is a real
mind and eye-opener. There are computer games and quizzes,
multi-screen presentations and life-size working models.
Also take a look at the Sellafield site by luxury coach.
Thornby Moor Dairy
Crofton Hall, Thursby,
Carlisle
CA5 6QB
Tel: 01697 345555
Full view of soft and hard cheeses being made. Shop with full range of
cheeses made on the premises.
Holme Open Farm
Sedbergh, Cumbria
LA10 5ET
Tel: 01539 620654
Enjoy a day out on a traditional working farm. Walk
the nature trail that stretches just over a mile and enjoy a riverside
picnic. Fishing available. Join the guided tour to see working sheepdogs,
local breeds of sheep and cattle. Touch, hold and feed the baby animals.
Badger watch in the evening. Science-based National Curriculum pack available
for schools and a Rural Geography National Curriculum
pack available produced by Folens the education
national publishers.
South Lakes Wild Animal Park
Dalton-in-Furness Cumbria LA15 8JR
Tel: 01229
466086
One of
Europe's leading conservation zoos with over 160 rare breeds, many wandering
free in natural surroundings. Walk with kangaroos in the bush or watch
parrots fly feely through the trees.
Open all year
with daily events throughout.
New animals
for 2002 - bears, baboons and lions
Wildlife Oasis
Hale, Milnthorpe
Tel: 015395 63027
Unique wildlife exhibitions with
living animals and hands-on exhibits
Oakbank Lakes
Oakbank, Longtown, Carlisle CA6
5NA
Tel 01228 791108 |
