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Industrial Heritage

Birdoswald Roman Fort

One of the sixteen forts situated along the Hadrian's Wall frontier system. Designated as a World Heritage site. An interactive visitor centre takes you through Birdoswalds history.

Birdoswald Roman Fort

Jennings Brewery - Cockermouth

Set in the shadow of Cockermouth Castle the brewery dates back to 1828. The guided tour includes sampling of the unique Lakeland ales.

Jennings Brewery - Cockermouth

The Rum Story - Whitehaven

Set in the original 1785 shop, courtyards, cellars and warehouses of the Jefferson family, The Rum Story takes you to a tropical rainforest, an African village, a slave ship and a variety of other destinations.…

The Rum Story - Whitehaven

Ravenglass and Eskdale Railway - Ravenglass

The Ravenglass and Eskdale Steam Railway runs for seven miles from Ravenglass through two of Lakelands 'loveliest valleys' to Dalegarth station and visitor centre in Eskdale.

Ravenglass and Eskdale Railway - Ravenglass

Chocolate House 1657 - Kendal

An opportunity to step back in time and enjoy a taste of old English charm and discover the delights of chocolate.

Chocolate House 1657 - Kendal

Heron Corn Mill - Milnthorpe

On the banks of the River Bela, this is one of the few working mills in the area.

Heron Corn Mill - Milnthorpe

The Watermill - Little Salkeld

Cumbria's only fully operational watermill. Regular mill tours available and facilities include Tearoom, Millshop and Gallery.

The Watermill - Little Salkeld

Honister Slate Mine - Borrowdale

Englands only slate mine. Experience a fully guided mine tour and also see slate processing first hand.

Honister Slate Mine - Borrowdale

Heritage First! Ulverston

Heritage & History. A charitable organisation, run entirely by volunteers dedicated to the preservation, restoration and public use of a wide range of artefacts, documents and pictures.

Heritage First!  Ulverston

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