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  1. Moor Divock
    Moor Divock

    Address

    Pooley Bridge, Penrith, Cumbria, CA10 2NW

    website@cumbriatourism.org

    Penrith

    This area is rich in prehistoric remains including a standing stone, stone circle and cairns. Moor Divock is 300 metres above sea level, forming part of Askham Fell, to the East of Ullswater.

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  2. Dalemain Mansion & Historic Gardens
    Dalemain Mansion & Historic Gardens

    Address

    Dalemain, Penrith, Cumbria, CA11 0HB

    Telephone

    017684 86450

    houseopening@dalemain.com

    Penrith

    A much loved historic family home, set against the grandeur and picturesque splendour of the lakeland fells and the surrounding parkland. Daleman has a delightful five acre plantsman's garden.

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  1. Thacka Beck Nature Reserve
    Thacka Beck Nature Reserve

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    Penrith, Cumbria, CA10

    Telephone

    01539 816300

    mail@cumbriawildlifetrust.org.uk

    Cumbria

    Hay meadows, wet grassland, scrub, hedges, ponds and the beck provide homes for a wealth of wildlife. Although small in size, the reserve has a remarkable number of birds.

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    Askham Hall Gardens

    Address

    Askham, Penrith, Cumbria, CA10 2PF

    Telephone

    01931 712 350

    enquiries@askhamhall.co.uk

    Penrith

    Askham Hall has 12-acres of beautiful gardens (with an edible theme), an animal viewing area and a stylish rustic café.

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  3. The Rheged Centre
    The Rheged Centre
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    The Rheged Centre
    The Rheged Centre

    Address

    Redhills, Penrith, Cumbria, CA11 0DQ

    Telephone

    01768 868000

    enquiries@rheged.com

    Penrith

    There’s nowhere quite like Rheged, where the arts meet good food, family and fun under a green grass roof. It’s where we share every aspect of what we love about our place.

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  4. 'The Lost Castle' Adventure Playground - Lowther Castle
    'The Lost Castle' Adventure Playground - Lowther Castle
    'The Lost Castle' Adventure Playground - Lowther Castle
    'The Lost Castle' Adventure Playground - Lowther Castle
    'The Lost Castle' Adventure Playground - Lowther Castle
    'The Lost Castle' Adventure Playground - Lowther Castle
    'The Lost Castle' Adventure Playground - Lowther Castle
    The Lost Castle Adventure Playground at Lowther Castle

    Address

    Lowther Castle, Penrith, Cumbria, CA10 2HH

    Telephone

    01931 712192

    martin.ogle@lowthercastle.org

    Penrith

    Imagine coming to a ruined castle, walking through its gardens and into the woodlands and stumbling across one of the largest adventure playgrounds in the country. When you do this at Lowther, you have found the lost castle.

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  5. Lowther Castle & Gardens
    Lowther Castle & Gardens
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    Lowther Castle & Gardens
    Lowther Castle & Gardens
    Lowther Castle & Gardens
    Lowther Castle & Gardens
    Lowther Castle & Gardens
    Lowther Castle & Gardens

    Address

    Lowther Castle, Penrith, Cumbria, CA10 2HH

    Telephone

    01931 712192

    martin.ogle@lowthercastle.org

    Penrith

    A spectacular Gothic ruin set in 130 acres of ancient and romantic Gardens, award winning Lowther Castle is a place to be inspired; by the setting, the story of the colourful characters who lived here, the transformation of the Gardens and one of…

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  6. Penrith Castle
    Penrith Castle

    Address

    Castlegate, Penrith, Cumbria, CA11 7HX

    Telephone

    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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  7. Brougham Hall
    Brougham Hall

    Address

    Brougham, Penrith, Cumbria, CA10 2DE

    Telephone

    01768 868184

    juliachurchill@btinternet.com

    Penrith

    A 14thC fortified home in course of reconstruction to provide craft centre.

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    Quirky Workshops at Greystoke Craft Garden & Barns

    Address

    Greystoke Craft Garden & Barns, Greystoke Craft Garden, Greystoke, Penrith, Cumbria, CA11 0UT

    Telephone

    017684 83984

    annie@quirkyworkshops.co.uk

    Greystoke, Penrith

    An unrivalled range of 1,2 and 3 day courses in the Arts, Crafts, Heritage skills, Baking, Textiles, Raku pottery, Wood /Stone carving, Willow & Wire, Ceramics, Glass, Silver and much much more.

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  9. Brougham Castle
    Brougham Castle

    Address

    Penrith, Cumbria, CA10 2AA

    Telephone

    01768 862488

    customers@english-heritage.org.uk

    Cumbria

    Early 13thC castle, formidable barrier for Scots invaders, restored by the indomitable Lady Anne Clifford.

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  1. Taylor-Gill Force
    Taylor-Gill Force

    Address

    Borrowdale Valley, Keswick, Cumbria, CA12 5XJ

    website@cumbriatourism.org

    Keswick

    Taylor Gill Force is situated at Stockley Bridge, Seathwaite, on the path between Seathwaite and Sty Head, at the head of the beautiful Borrowdale Valley.

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  2. Stickle Ghyll
    Stickle Ghyll

    Address

    Great Langdale, Ambleside, Cumbria, LA22 9JU

    website@cumbriatourism.org

    Ambleside

    National Trust property on main footpath up to Langdale Pikes. A lovely river walk past small and larger falls.

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  3. Eskdale Moor/Burnmoor Circle
    Eskdale Moor/Burnmoor Circle

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    Boot, Eskdale, Cumbria

    website@cumbriatourism.org

    Eskdale

    Several stone circles and many small cairns are visible on the moor. The circles are distinguished by the occurance within them of small cairns. Construction date is thought to be around 2000BC.

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  4. Waitby Greenriggs Nature Reserve
    Waitby Greenriggs Nature Reserve
    Waitby Greenriggs Nature Reserve

    Address

    Kirkby Stephen, Cumbria, LA8 8LX

    Telephone

    01539 816300

    mail@cumbriawildlifetrust.org.uk

    Cumbria

    A secluded and tranquil railway cutting and embankment where a wealth of wildflowers can be seen in the summer along with many species of butterfly

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  5. The Howk
    The Howk

    Address

    Caldbeck, Cumbria, CA7 8EA

    website@cumbriatourism.org

    Cumbria

    Limestone gorge falls. Park near village pond in Caldbeck. Walk down hill to farm with 'Howk' on barn end, follow the path for a further 0.5 mile.

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  6. Blackwell, The Arts & Crafts House
    Blackwell, The Arts & Crafts House

    Address

    Bowness-on-Windermere, Windermere, Cumbria, LA23 3JT

    Telephone

    015394 46139

    info@blackwell.org.uk

    Windermere

    Blackwell is one of Britain's finest and most important houses from the turn of the last century, situated in a stunning setting overlooking lake Windermere.

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  7. Dodd Wood
    Dodd Wood

    Address

    Bassenthwaite, Nr Keswick, Cumbria, CA12 4QE

    Telephone

    01768 778469

    website@cumbriatourism.org

    Nr Keswick

    Towering high above Bassenthwaite Lake, the Dodd provides unrivalled views from Derwent Water to the south and to the hills of Dumfries and Galloway.

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  8. Lakes Aquarium
    Lakes Aquarium

    Address

    Lakeside, Newby Bridge, Ulverston, Cumbria, LA12 8AS

    Telephone

    015395 30153

    info@lakesaquarium.co.uk

    Ulverston

    Discover a wide array of local freshwater and marine species including menacing pike, carp and rays. Plus discover creatures from around the world including piranha, otters and clownfish.

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  9. Rowing on Grasmere
    Rowing on Grasmere
    Grasmere Lake

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    website@cumbriatourism.org

    Grasmere lake lies to the south of Grasmere village, around which there are some gentle walks for those that prefer the lower ground.

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