• Museum of Lakeland Life

  

  Folk museum with exhibitions covering the way Cumbrians have lived and worked in the last 250 years

• Aquarium of the Lakes

  

  More than 30 naturally themed habitats bringing the natural history of the Lake District to life.

• Lakeland Motor Museum

  

  A large collection of motoring memorabilia including a fascinating exhibition into the land water speed record set by Sir Malcolm Campbell.Located in the Leven Valley in Backbarrow at the so

• South Tynedale Railway

  

  Take in the views across the North Pennines as the steam and diesel trains wind through the countryside.The highest narrow gauge railway in the North of England, the South Tynedale Railway winds for o

• The Dock Museum

  

  Built over an historic graving dock, this museum contains a wealth of objects and information on the social and industrial history of the Furness area.

• Townend

  

  Townend is beautifully located on the side of a hill overlooking the Troutbeck Valley close to Windermere and Ambleside. In fact, author Beatrix Potter once described this area as her favourite i

• Swarthmoor Hall

  

  Beautifully positioned in the countryside and with a rich history of the Quaker movement.Set amidst the natural beauty of the Lake District near Ulverston sits Grade II listed Swarthmoor Hall, a beaut

• Ruskin Museum

  

  A celebration of the heritage of the Ruskin area combined with exhibitions relating to coppermines, farming, slate geology and lace.

• South Lakes Wild Animal Park

  

  An award winning zoo that allows you to get up close to a wide range of animals from across the world.Located close to Dalton-in-Furness in the Lake District is South Lakes Safari Zoo, an award winnin

• Holker Hall and Gardens

  

  Explore this historical house, one of the finest in the area, and its award winning gardens.Imposing Holker Hall is a stunning Grade II listed country house and gardens that sits close to the village

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