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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.
A fascinating historic house where the elegance and loveliness of the Victorian era combine with…
Parkland and Gothic Revival castle sitting on the west shore of Windermere providing an impressive…
St. Peter's is an outstanding example of the decorated style of architecture, with its warm red…
Situated on Whitehaven's attractive harbour side, The Beacon is home to interactive science, games…
St Mary and St Michael's church is said to have very early origins, as 9th and 10th century richly…
A local landmark, the church is set on the end of a limestone ridge at the gateway to the Lake…
Dating back to the 17th century, this unique building stands over Stock Beck in the middle of…
Set in the heart of Sedbergh in a beautifully maintained churchyard the church, which dates from…
The brewery is now open again, at the foot of Cockermouth Castle, surrounded by the River Derwent…
St Peter’s was built in 1874 designed by well known Lancashire firm of Paley and Austin and won an…
Nestling in the hills of the Troutbeck Valley, a place for walkers and pilgrims to pause, reflect…
Built in 1833 by William Carus Wilson, Founder of the Clergy Daughters School, as school chapel and…
A real Lakeland hidden treasure set in the beautiful village of Troutbeck, this 17thC solid stone…
Windermere Jetty Museum is a vibrant, family-friendly visitor attraction dedicated to the boats,…
Striking in its symmetry with its central round headed doorway between by matching round headed…
According to architectural historian Nicholas Pevsner, this is ‘the stateliest church of its time…
This church is well known because of its associations with the great Romantic poet William…
Enjoy your perfect Lake District day out at Wordsworth Grasmere. Discover the home of William…
Situated in the quaint Lake District Village of Hawkshead, the boys Grammar School gives insight…
Located in the grounds of Muncaster Castle, it is believed that worship on this site dates to pre…
Crosthwaite Church has a long history and it is thought that Christians have worshipped on this…
Caught in the Anglo Scottish wars of the 14th century, a good bit of luck followed the Dissolution…
Cautley chapel was built in the early 1860s by the Upton family, when the London and North Western…
Grade I listed, it is one of the finest examples of a late medieval, vernacular Lake District…


Wherever you are in Cumbria the history of the Vikings, the Angles and the Saxons is read in the names they left behind

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W Walls, Carlisle
Discover a hidden gem in the historic heart of Carlisle—West Walls Brewing Co., Cumbria’s first city-centre microbrewery nestled within the iconic Twisted Wheel nightclub. Our venue blends rich history with modern flair, offering tourists an…
Keswick
Crooked River Brewing Co is a craft beer brewery based in West Cumbria with a taproom based in Keswick
Kingstown Industrial Estate, Carlisle
Carlisle Brewing Co is a small, family-run brewery based in Cumbria's capital city. We make beer because we simply love it - real ale is awesome! We've spent more years than we care to remember drinking real ale of all styles and flavours.
Rowrah
Situated on the western coast in the rural village of Rowrah, our beer is brewed with quality and consistency championing the highest quality of malts, whole cone hops and Lake District water, our in house yeast strain derived from traditional…
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