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  1. Soldiers in Silloth
    Soldiers in Silloth

    Address

    1 Marine Terrace, Criffel St, Silloth, Cumbria, CA7 4BZ

    Telephone

    016973 31246

    twbarker@tiscali.co.uk

    Silloth

    A museum/exhibition based on a collection of toy soldiers and related forts, guns etc. Battlefield models, Hadrian's Wall feature, historical information.

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  1. Ravenglass & Eskdale Railway
    Ravenglass & Eskdale Railway
    Ravenglass & Eskdale Railway
    Ravenglass & Eskdale Railway
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    Ravenglass & Eskdale Railway
    Ravenglass & Eskdale Railway
    Ravenglass & Eskdale Railway

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    Ravenglass, Cumbria, CA18 1SW

    Telephone

    01229 717171

    steam@ravenglass-railway.co.uk

    Cumbria

    Welcome to Lakeland's oldest, longest and most scenic railway!

    La'aL Ratty, the little Cumbrian Railway is an award winning heritage visitor attraction and Lake District icon, living up to its “must do” reputation for all ages. Excellent facilities…

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  2. Buttermere
    Buttermere
    Buttermere Lake

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    Buttermere is ringed by the crags and peaks of Haystacks, Feetwith Pike and others. The 4 mile walk around the lake boasts impressive views.

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  3. The Lake District Wildlife Park
    The Lake District Wildlife Park

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    Coalbeck Farm, Bassenthwaite, Keswick, Cumbria, CA12 4RD

    Telephone

    017687 76239

    info@lakedistrictwildlifepark.com

    Keswick

    Go wild & experience a world of wildlife! There's over 100 species from Anaconda to Zebra. Rare and endangered species like Gibbons and Asian Fishing Cats, plus family favourites like lemurs and Meerkats. A great day out for all the family.

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  4. Dove Cottage
    Dove Cottage
    Dove Cottage
    Dorothy Wordsworth's Diary
    Dove Cottage Garden
    View From Dove Cottage Garden
    Dove Cottage
    Dove Cottage
    Dorothy Wordsworth's Diary
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    Wordsworth Grasmere

    Address

    Town End, Grasmere, Cumbria, LA22 9SH

    Telephone

    015394 35544

    enquiries@wordsworth.org.uk

    Grasmere

    A visit to Dove Cottage today transports you back to this remarkable period of ‘plain living and high thinking’. The sights, sounds and smells bring to life the bustling family home the Wordsworths would have known over 200 years ago.

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  5. Helm Crag (The Lion and The Lamb)
    Helm Crag (The Lion and The Lamb)
    Helm Crag

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    Grasmere, AMBLESIDE, Cumbria, LA22 9SW

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    AMBLESIDE

    Helm Crag is a famous fells in the central Lake District situated to the north of Grasmere. It sits prominently at the end of a ridge, easily seen from the village of Grasmere. One of the Wainwright's and one of the most recognised hills in the Lake…

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  6. Levens Hall & Gardens
    Levens Hall & Gardens
    Levens Hall & Gardens
    Levens Kitchen
    Levens Kitchen
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    The shop at Levens Hall, Gardens & Kitchen
    Adventure Playground at Levens Hall, Gardens & Kitchen
    Adventure Playground at Levens Hall, Gardens & Kitchen
    Levens Hall & Gardens
    Levens Hall & Gardens
    Levens Kitchen
    Levens Kitchen
    Levens Kitchen
    The shop at Levens Hall, Gardens & Kitchen
    The shop at Levens Hall, Gardens & Kitchen
    Adventure Playground at Levens Hall, Gardens & Kitchen
    Adventure Playground at Levens Hall, Gardens & Kitchen
    Levens Hall, Gardens & Kitchen

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    Levens Hall, Gardens & Kitchen, Levens, Kendal, Cumbria, LA8 0PD

    Telephone

    015395 60321

    houseopening@levenshall.co.uk

    Kendal

    A stunning Elizabethan mansion with spectacular interiors and impressive collections of antiques. Also home to the world's oldest topiary gardens, designed by Guillaume Beaumont, retain many original features. Cafe, Gift Shop and Plant Centre.

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  7. Thirlmere
    Thirlmere

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    Thirlmere was originally two smaller lakes, which were joined to create a single resevoir surrounded by 2000 acres of spruce and larch.

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  8. Scafell Pike
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    Scafell Pike is England's highest mountain at 978m. Its summit is marked by a huge cairn and thousands of people!

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  9. Walby Farm Park
    Walby Farm Park
    Walby Farm Park

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    Walby, Crosby-on-Eden, Carlisle, CA6 4QL

    Telephone

    01228 573056

    info@walbyfarmpark.co.uk

    Crosby-on-Eden

    Cumbria's multi-award winning all-weather attraction on our family farm, meet our friendly animals, try out our exciting indoor and outdoor play areas and explore our nature trail. Our Curly Tails Cafe is open from 10.00 until 17.00.

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  10. Mine Tour at Honister Slate Mine
    Mine Tour at Honister Slate Mine
    Mine Tour at Honister Slate Mine

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    Honister Slate Mine, Honister Pass, Borrowdale, Keswick, Cumbria, CA12 5XN

    Telephone

    017687 77230

    info@honister.com

    Borrowdale, Keswick

    Looking for something memorable this summer? Experience the rich history of our underground mining tour first-hand!
    Adventure deep into the mine through our underground tunnels and caverns and have a day you’ll never forget.
    Our historic slate mine…

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  11. Friar's Crag, Derwentwater, Keswick
    Friar's Crag, Derwentwater, Keswick
    Friar's Crag, Derwentwater

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    KESWICK, Cumbria, CA12 5DL

    website@cumbriatourism.org

    KESWICK

    To some, including the famous writer, poet and great thinker John Ruskin, Friar's Crag represents Keswick's best view.

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  12. The Heaton Cooper Studio
    The Heaton Cooper Studio
    The Heaton Cooper Studio
    Mathilde's Cafe
    Mathilde's Cafe
    Mathilde's Cafe
    Mathilde's Cafe
    The Heaton Cooper Studio
    The Heaton Cooper Studio
    Mathilde's Cafe
    Mathilde's Cafe
    Mathilde's Cafe
    Mathilde's Cafe
    The Heaton Cooper Studio

    Address

    The Studio, Grasmere, Ambleside, Cumbria, LA22 9SX

    Telephone

    015394 35280

    info@heatoncooper.co.uk

    Ambleside

    Art gallery and art shop run by the Heaton Cooper family, selling original paintings and prints from 4 generations of the family.

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  13. Colwith Force
    Colwith Force

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

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    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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  14. 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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  15. The Peter Rabbit Garden at The World of Beatrix Potter
    The Peter Rabbit Garden at The World of Beatrix Potter

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    The Old Laundry, Crag Brow, Bowness-on-Windermere, Windermere, Cumbria, LA23 3BX

    Telephone

    015394 88444

    information@hop-skip-jump.com

    Bowness-on-Windermere

    The Peter Rabbit Garden has proved tremendously popular with visitors who have delighted in the beauty and attention to detail in the design and the way the garden evokes the atmosphere of the Peter Rabbit stories.

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  16. The Beacon Museum
    The Beacon Museum
    The Beacon Museum
    The Beacon Museum
    The Beacon Museum
    The Beacon Museum
    The Beacon Museum
    The Beacon Museum

    Address

    West Strand, Whitehaven, Cumbria, CA28 7LY

    Telephone

    01946 592302

    thebeacon@copeland.gov.uk

    Whitehaven

    Situated on Whitehaven's attractive harbour side, The Beacon is home to interactive science, games and history.

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  17. Pillar
    Pillar

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    Pillar (892m) lies at the head Mosedale and Ennerdale valleys and is named after, and famous for, the great butress of Pillar Rock.

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  18. Fisher Place Gill
    Fisher Place Gill

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    Thirlmere, Keswick, Cumbria, CA12 4TN

    website@cumbriatourism.org

    Keswick

    Thunderous cascades on the Western flanks of the Dodds, near St John's in the Vale and Thirlmere.

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  19. Wray Castle
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    Wray Castle
    Wray Castle
    Wray Castle
    Wray Castle
    Wray Castle
    Wray Castle
    Wray Castle
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    Wray Castle
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    Wray Castle
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    Wray Castle
    Wray Castle
    Wray Castle
    Wray Castle
    Wray Castle
    Wray Castle
    Wray Castle
    Wray Castle

    Address

    Low Wray, Ambleside, Cumbria, LA22 0JA

    Telephone

    015394 33250

    wraycastle@nationaltrust.org.uk

    Ambleside

    A mock-gothic Castle, on the western shore of Windermere. Empty of original furniture, this is a place for all the family to enjoy. Join a guided tour to learn more about the castle's colourful history.

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