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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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  1. 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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  2. 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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less than 5 miles

  1. The Rheged Centre
    The Rheged Centre

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    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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  2. Penrith Castle
    Penrith Castle

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    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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  3. Leacet Stone Circle
    Leacet Stone Circle

    Address

    Cliburn, Penrith, Cumbria, CA10 2DW

    website@cumbriatourism.org

    Penrith

    Circle is 37' across, seven stones and the retaining kerb of a destroyed cairn. Nineteenth-century excavations produced a cremation.

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  4. 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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  5. Brougham Hall
    Brougham Hall

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    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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  6. Dalemain Mansion & Historic Gardens
    Dalemain Mansion & Historic Gardens

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    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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  7. Larch Cottage - Red Barn Gallery
    Larch Cottage - Red Barn Gallery

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    Melkinthorpe, Penrith, Cumbria, CA10 2DR

    Telephone

    01931 712404

    plants@larchcottage.co.uk

    Penrith

    Red Barn is the place to shop for a fantastic selection of hand picked, unusual and unique gifts. But Shhhhhhh don’t tell everyone! Upstairs, find ceramics, paintings, prints, glassware sculptures and the largest selection of bespoke hand-crafted…

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  8. Brougham Castle
    Brougham Castle

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    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. Brotherswater
    Brotherswater

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    Located close to Kirkstone Pass, Brotherswater is surrounded by breathtaking scenery. It is reknown for its large trout.

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  2. Spout Force
    Spout Force

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    Whinlatter Visitor Centre, Whinlatter, Braithwaite, Keswick, CA12 5TW

    website@cumbriatourism.org

    Braithwaite

    Parking 2 miles from Whinlatter Visitor Centre on B5292, Whinlatter Pass road. 15 minutes walk to view fall or 2 mile round marked walk through Forestry Commission woodland.

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  3. Carlisle Castle Exhibition
    Carlisle Castle Exhibition

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    Carlisle Castle, Castle Way, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA3 8UR

    Telephone

    01228 625600

    carlisle.castle@english-heritage.org.uk

    Carlisle

    Discover 900 years of history and explore the tumultuous life of Carlisle Castle and its characters, in a new exhibition.

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  4. Haweswater
    Haweswater

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    Despite opposition, Haweswater was made into a reservoir in 1929 swallowing the villages of Mardale and Measand which can be seen when water is low.

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  5. White Platts Recreation Ground, Ambleside
    White Platts Recreation Ground, Ambleside
    White Platt's Recreation Area

    Address

    Compston Road, Ambleside, Cumbria, LA22 9DJ

    Telephone

    01729 860353

    enquiries@hortonlandscaping.co.uk

    Ambleside

    9 hole mini golf course, putting green, tennis courts, crazy golf, bowling green, infant play area, 18 hole mini golf course.

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  6. Colwith Force
    Colwith Force

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    Colwith, Little Langdale, Ambleside, Cumbria, LA22 9NU

    website@cumbriatourism.org

    Ambleside

    On the Brathay river, Colwith Force is a stunning waterfall with a drop of 55ft. Look for the A593 (direction Coniston) Turn for Elterwater and Wrynose. Limited parking by stream at bottom of hill. Less than 0.5 mile through oak woodland.

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  7. Smardale Nature Reserve
    Smardale Nature Reserve
    Smardale Gill Nature Reserve

    Address

    Smardale Gill Nature Reserve, Smardale, Kirkby Stephen, Cumbria, CA17 4HG

    Telephone

    01539 816300

    mail@cumbriawildlifetrust.org.uk

    Kirkby Stephen

    Nature reserve.

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  8. Tullie House Museum and Art Gallery
    Tullie House Museum and Art Gallery
    Tullie House Museum and Art Gallery
    Tullie House Museum and Art Gallery
    Tullie House Museum and Art Gallery
    Tullie House Museum and Art Gallery
    Tullie House Museum and Art Gallery
    Tullie House Museum and Art Gallery
    John Watt Cafe at Tullie House Museum and Art Gallery
    Evening Receptions at the John Watt Cafe - Tullie House Museum and Art Gallery
    Tullie House Museum and Art Gallery
    Tullie House Museum and Art Gallery
    Tullie House Museum and Art Gallery
    Tullie House Museum and Art Gallery
    Tullie House Museum and Art Gallery
    Tullie House Museum and Art Gallery
    Tullie House Museum and Art Gallery
    John Watt Cafe at Tullie House Museum and Art Gallery
    Evening Receptions at the John Watt Cafe - Tullie House Museum and Art Gallery
    Tullie House Museum and Art Gallery

    Address

    Castle Street, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA3 8TP

    Telephone

    01228 618718

    enquiries@tulliehouse.co.uk

    Carlisle

    Tullie House Museum and Art Gallery is Carlisle's finest visitor attraction, and houses considerable collections of fine and decorative art, human history and natural sciences.

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  9. Scale Force
    Scale Force

    Address

    Buttermere, Cockermouth, Cumbria, CA13 9XA

    website@cumbriatourism.org

    Cockermouth

    At 172 ft the highest fall in Lakeland. Hidden in tree-lined cleft. 2.5 miles from Buttermere car park - follow signs to fall. Care need in scrambling to foot of fall.

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