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.
Dalemain Historic House and Gardens - Ullswater
A wealth of Tudor and Mediaeval rooms and buildings lie behind the Georgian facade of this house. Amenities include Tearoom, Gardens and Gift Shop.
Museum of Lakeland Life
Folk museum with exhibitions covering the way Cumbrians have lived and worked in the last 250 years
The Dock Museum - Barrow-in-Furness
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.
Dove Cottage and the Wordsworth Museum - Grasmere
A collection of material relating to the life and works of William Wordsworth.
Rydal Mount and Gardens - Rydal
A 16th century house - home of the Wordswoth family for 46 years. Three different tours available.
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.
Lakeland Motor Museum - Grange-over-Sands
Over 30,000 motor related exhibits set in a former Shire Horse Stables and courtyard.
Levens Hall - Kendal
A facinating house and garden dating from circa 1350.
Ruskin Museum - Coniston
A celebration of the heritage of the Ruskin area combined with exhibitions relating to coppermines, farming, slate geology and lace.
Lake District Tourist Attractions
- Castles
- Family days out
- Historic houses
- Gardens
- Industrial heritage
- Military
- Museums & galleries
- Natural
- Railways
- Wildlife
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