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Wherever you are in Cumbria and the Lake District you can feel the shadow of a deep cultural heritage. Here are the standing stones and circles of the ancients, the powerful traces of Rome and the mighty fortresses of the Normans. The history of the Vikings, the Angles and the Saxons is read in the names they left behind, including fell, dale, beck, ghyll, mere, tarn and howe.

Later arrivals came not to conquer but to bask in the beauty of the landscapes and let it inspire them to artistic greatness: William Wordsworth, John Ruskin, Beatrix Potter, JMW Turner, Kurt Schwitters and Andy Goldsworthy are just a few of the names who carved their creativity out of Cumbrian stone; today, a rich creative life builds on this exceptional heritage.

 You can see it and feel it within a few short miles; the artworks in mountains and forests, the scores of galleries and artists’ studios, the packed programme performances and festivals – not just music and comedy but wool, print and ceramics. It's the intimate venues and outdoor stages in stunning settings that make a cultural break here something unique.

For a taste of the art and culture waiting for you in England’s best-known landscape explore the sections below and at www.lakesculture.co.uk.

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Replica Waterbird Flying over Windermere, Lake District - © Mark Wright
Waterbird - Wings over Windermere

A free Exhibition at the first floor of Windermere Library which tells the heritage of pioneering…

Exterior and Gardens at Mirehouse Historic House and Gardens near Bassenthwaite, Lake District
Mirehouse Historic House and Gardens

Mirehouse is a beautiful family home in a breathtaking setting, welcoming visitors of all ages.…

Lacra Stone Circles
Lacra Stone Circles

Remnants of five stone circles and two possible stone avenues, circles range from 14' to 60', one…

St Mary the Virgin and St Michael, Great Urswick
St Mary the Virgin and St Michael, Great Urswick

St Mary and St Michael's church is said to have very early origins, as 9th and 10th century richly…

Family Friendly Exhibits at Lakeland Motor Museum in Newby Bridge, Lake District
Lakeland Motor Museum

A unique combination of interrelated stories and a fascinating visitor experience. Over 100 years…

Exhibits at Penrith and Eden Museum in Penrith, Cumbria
Penrith and Eden Museum

Penrith and Eden Museum is an Accredited Museum, which aims to collect, preserve and display…

St. Lawrence's Church, Appleby-in-Westmorland
St. Lawrence's Church, Appleby-in-Westmorland

St Lawrence's church is a grade I listed building, of late 12th century foundation, rebuilt late…

Brougham Hall
Brougham Hall

Brougham Hall is a creative haven where you can enjoy the perfect blend of crafts, coffee and…

St Michael and All Angels, Lamplugh
St Michael and All Angels, Lamplugh

Lamplugh church, designed by William Butterfield, is located in a dramatic landscape on an elevated…

St. Cuthbert's Church, Great Salkeld
St. Cuthbert's Church, Great Salkeld

There has probably been a church in Great Salkeld since 880 AD, when the body of St Cuthbert was…

Holy Trinity, Casterton
Holy Trinity, Casterton

Built in 1833 by William Carus Wilson, Founder of the Clergy Daughters School, as school chapel and…

Penrith Castle
Penrith Castle

The mainly 15thC remains of a castle begun by Bishop Strickland of Carlisle and developed by the…

Exterior at Kendal Museum in Kendal, Cumbria
Kendal Museum

Kendal Museum is one of the oldest museums in the UK, founded in 1796 by William Todhunter.  The…

The Bridge House, Ambleside
The Bridge House, Ambleside

Dating back to the 17th century, this unique building stands over Stock Beck in the middle of…

Archway Entrance to Jennings Brewery in Cockermouth, Cumbria
Jennings Brewery

The brewery is now open again, at the foot of Cockermouth Castle, surrounded by the River Derwent…

Exhibits at The Pencil Museum in Keswick, Lake District
The Pencil Museum

Located in Keswick, the home of the first pencil, visitors enter this museum through a replica…

St. Andrew's Church, Kirkandrews on Esk
Our Lady & St Wilfrid Church, Warwick Bridge

This ‘hidden gem’ is the earliest known surviving example of a small English parish church designed…

Kendal Castle
Kendal Castle

Kendal Castle is situated on a mound-like hill, known as a drumlin, to the east of the town of…

Black Cat Gin at Black Cat Distillery at Brougham Castle near Penrith, Cumbria
Black Cat Distillery

Black Cat Distillery operates out of a stunning fortified and walled Medieval Hall at Brougham. Our…

Bewcastle
Bewcastle Cross

Castle open to public at all times. Church open to public dawn to dusk. Bewcastle Cross Shaft Anglo…

St. James' Church, Whitehaven
St. James' Church, Whitehaven

A fine example of a Georgian church, which has been sympathetically modernised.

Birkrigg Common
Birkrigg Common

Double Circle of stones surrounding cremations in urns (removed). 'Platform' cairn, small barrows,…

St. Peter's Church, Heversham
St. Peter's Church, Heversham

St Peter’s, the oldest site of worship in the old county of Westmorland and the building we see…

Family days out at Acorn Bank in Temple Sowerby, Cumbria © National Trust
Acorn Bank

A tranquil haven with an almost-forgotten industrial past. Walled garden with outstanding medicinal…

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  • 10St. Cuthbert's Church, Great Salkeld
  • 11Holy Trinity, Casterton
  • 12Penrith Castle
  • 13Kendal Museum
  • 14The Bridge House, Ambleside
  • 15Jennings Brewery
  • 16The Pencil Museum
  • 17Our Lady & St Wilfrid Church, Warwick Bridge
  • 18Kendal Castle
  • 19Black Cat Distillery
  • 20Bewcastle Cross
  • 21St. James' Church, Whitehaven
  • 22Birkrigg Common
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  1. Lacra Stone Circles
    Lacra Stone Circles

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    Lacra, Nr Kirksanton, Millom, Cumbria

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    Church Road, Great Urswick, Ulverston, Cumbria, LA12 0TA

    Ulverston

    St Mary and St Michael's church is said to have very early origins, as 9th and 10th century richly carved crosses were found on the site and are now on display in the church.

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    Lakeland Motor Museum

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    Old Blue Mill, Backbarrow, Newby Bridge, Cumbria, LA12 8TA

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    015395 30400

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    Newby Bridge

    A unique combination of interrelated stories and a fascinating visitor experience.
    Over 100 years of motoring history, the Campbell Bluebird exhibition, IOM TT tribute display and the Leven Valley heritage centre. Gift shop and Cafe Ambio.

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  4. St. Lawrence's Church, Appleby-in-Westmorland
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    St. Lawrence's Church, Appleby-in-Westmorland

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    Boroughgate, APPLEBY-IN-WESTMORLAND, Cumbria, CA16 6XF

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    01768 361269

    APPLEBY-IN-WESTMORLAND

    St Lawrence's church is a grade I listed building, of late 12th century foundation, rebuilt late 13th after a raid by the Scots, restored 16th by Lady Anne Clifford, followed by two rounds of 19th century internal remodelling.

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    Brougham Hall

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    Brougham Avenue, Brougham, Penrith, Cumbria, CA10 2DE

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    01768 868184

    enquiries@broughamhall.co.uk

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    Brougham Hall is a creative haven where you can enjoy the perfect blend of crafts, coffee and restoration.

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  6. St Michael and All Angels, Lamplugh
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    St Michael and All Angels, Lamplugh

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    Lamplugh, Workington, Cumbria, CA14 4TZ

    Workington

    Lamplugh church, designed by William Butterfield, is located in a dramatic landscape on an elevated site, set against the outlying fells of the Lake District National Park with Owsen and Blake Fells beyond.

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  7. St. Cuthbert's Church, Great Salkeld
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    St. Cuthbert's Church, Great Salkeld

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    Great Salkeld, PENRITH, Cumbria, CA11 9NA

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    01768 898396

    PENRITH

    There has probably been a church in Great Salkeld since 880 AD, when the body of St Cuthbert was rested here after being brought from Holy Island. The Pele Tower was added in 1380, with an iron door for defence of the inhabitants against the Scots.

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  8. Holy Trinity, Casterton
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    Holy Trinity, Casterton

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    Casterton, Carnforth, LA6 2SG

    Carnforth

    Built in 1833 by William Carus Wilson, Founder of the Clergy Daughters School, as school chapel and parish church with a strong connection with local heritage and Bronte sisters.

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  9. Penrith Castle
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    Penrith Castle

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    Castlegate, Penrith, Cumbria, CA11 7HX

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    0191 2691200

    customers@english-heritage.org.uk

    Penrith

    The mainly 15thC remains of a castle begun by Bishop Strickland of Carlisle and developed by the Nevilles and Richard lll. Set in a municipal park opposite the railway station.

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    Kendal Museum

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    Kendal Museum, Station Rd, Kendal, Cumbria, LA9 6BT

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    01539 815597

    info@kendal.ac.uk

    Kendal

    Kendal Museum is one of the oldest museums in the UK, founded in 1796 by William Todhunter.  The Museum has a long history in Kendal Town and has occupied various sites but has been at its current location (previously a wool warehouse) since 1913.

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    Jennings Brewery

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    Jennings Brewery, Brewery Ln, Cockermouth, Cumbria, CA13 9NE

    Telephone

    01900 397444

    info@jenningsbrewery.co.uk

    Cockermouth

    The brewery is now open again, at the foot of Cockermouth Castle, surrounded by the River Derwent and the River Cocker.  This water source is integral to our brewing, as our water is drawn direct from the castle well. This pure, Lakeland water, is…

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    The Pencil Museum

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    Southey Works, Keswick, Cumbria, CA12 5NG

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    017687 73626

    kes_museum@acco.com

    Keswick

    Located in Keswick, the home of the first pencil, visitors enter this museum through a replica graphite mine which would have served as the source of the pencil industry over three centuries ago.

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    Our Lady & St Wilfrid Church, Warwick Bridge

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    Waters Meet, Warwick Bridge, CARLISLE, Cumbria, CA4 8RX

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    07936 135834

    CARLISLE

    This ‘hidden gem’ is the earliest known surviving example of a small English parish church designed by ‘God’s Architect’ Augustus Welby Northmore Pugin. The church retains all of its original elaborate architectural features, fittings and furniture,…

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  14. Kendal Castle
    Kendal Castle

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    Kendal Castle, Kendal, Cumbria, LA9 7DJ

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    01539 822222

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    Kendal

    Kendal Castle is situated on a mound-like hill, known as a drumlin, to the east of the town of Kendal, Cumbria, in northern England.

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    Stills and Juniper Berries at Gin Making Workshops at Black Cat Distillery at Brougham Castle near Penrith, Cumbria
    Person working at a still at Black Cat Distillery at Brougham Castle near Penrith, Cumbria
    Historic Door Knocker at Black Cat Distillery at Brougham Castle near Penrith, Cumbria
    Black Cat Distillery at Brougham Castle near Penrith, Cumbria
    Black Cat Distillery at Brougham Castle near Penrith, Cumbria
    Black Cat Gin at Black Cat Distillery at Brougham Castle near Penrith, Cumbria
    Black Cat Distillery at Brougham Castle near Penrith, Cumbria
    Black Cat Distillery at Brougham Castle near Penrith, Cumbria
    Shelves at Black Cat Distillery at Brougham Castle near Penrith, Cumbria
    Stills at Black Cat Distillery at Brougham Castle near Penrith, Cumbria
    Stills and Juniper Berries at Gin Making Workshops at Black Cat Distillery at Brougham Castle near Penrith, Cumbria
    Person working at a still at Black Cat Distillery at Brougham Castle near Penrith, Cumbria
    Historic Door Knocker at Black Cat Distillery at Brougham Castle near Penrith, Cumbria
    Black Cat Distillery at Brougham Castle near Penrith, Cumbria
    Black Cat Distillery at Brougham Castle near Penrith, Cumbria
    Black Cat Distillery

    Address

    Black Cat Distillery, Brougham Hall, Penrith, Cumbria, CA10 2DE

    Telephone

    07854 944597

    info@blackcatdistillery.co.uk

    Penrith

    Black Cat Distillery operates out of a stunning fortified and walled Medieval Hall at Brougham. Our gin is infused with the echoes of the past that permeate the very walls! We distill, fill and label our products on site.

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  16. Bewcastle
    Bewcastle
    Bewcastle Cross

    Address

    Bewcastle Cross, Demesne, Bewcastle, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA6 6PX

    Telephone

    01697 748627

    andy@snipe.co.uk

    Bewcastle, Carlisle

    Castle open to public at all times. Church open to public dawn to dusk. Bewcastle Cross Shaft Anglo Saxon 7thC, beside church. Dates from 1361, east wall 12thC.

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  17. St. James' Church, Whitehaven
    St. James' Church, Whitehaven

    Address

    High Street, WHITEHAVEN, Cumbria, CA28 7PY

    WHITEHAVEN

    A fine example of a Georgian church, which has been sympathetically modernised.

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  18. Birkrigg Common
    Birkrigg Common
    Birkrigg Common

    Address

    Birkrigg, Urswick, Ulverston, Cumbria, LA12 0PG

    website@cumbriatourism.org

    Ulverston

    Double Circle of stones surrounding cremations in urns (removed). 'Platform' cairn, small barrows, Romano-British farmsteads.

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  19. St. Peter's Church, Heversham
    St. Peter's Church, Heversham
    St. Peter's Church, Heversham

    Address

    Woodhouse Lane, Heversham, MILNTHORPE, Cumbria, LA7 7EW

    MILNTHORPE

    St Peter’s, the oldest site of worship in the old county of Westmorland and the building we see today reflects its long and fascinating history.

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  20. Family days out at Acorn Bank in Temple Sowerby, Cumbria © National Trust
    Family days out at Acorn Bank in Temple Sowerby, Cumbria © National Trust
    Beautiful gardens at Acorn Bank in Temple Sowerby, Cumbria © National Trust
    Exterior and grounds at Acorn Bank in Temple Sowerby, Cumbria © National Trust
    Watermill at Acorn Bank in Temple Sowerby, Cumbria © National Trust
    Historic architecture and grounds at Acorn Bank in Temple Sowerby, Cumbria © National Trust
    Historic architecture at Acorn Bank in Temple Sowerby, Cumbria © National Trust
    Grounds and Gardens at Acorn Bank in Temple Sowerby, Cumbria © National Trust
    Grounds and gardens at Acorn Bank in Temple Sowerby, Cumbria © National Trust
    Grounds and gardens at Acorn Bank in Temple Sowerby, Cumbria © National Trust
    Family days out at Acorn Bank in Temple Sowerby, Cumbria © National Trust
    Beautiful gardens at Acorn Bank in Temple Sowerby, Cumbria © National Trust
    Exterior and grounds at Acorn Bank in Temple Sowerby, Cumbria © National Trust
    Watermill at Acorn Bank in Temple Sowerby, Cumbria © National Trust
    Historic architecture and grounds at Acorn Bank in Temple Sowerby, Cumbria © National Trust
    Historic architecture at Acorn Bank in Temple Sowerby, Cumbria © National Trust
    Grounds and Gardens at Acorn Bank in Temple Sowerby, Cumbria © National Trust
    Grounds and gardens at Acorn Bank in Temple Sowerby, Cumbria © National Trust
    Grounds and gardens at Acorn Bank in Temple Sowerby, Cumbria © National Trust
    Acorn Bank

    Address

    Temple Sowerby, Penrith, Cumbria, CA10 1SP

    Telephone

    017683 61893

    acornbank@nationaltrust.org.uk

    Penrith

    A tranquil haven with an almost-forgotten industrial past. Walled garden with outstanding medicinal and culinary herb collection and orchards, woodland walks to a restored watermill.

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