Cumbria and the Lake District – Places to visit, things to do, attractions, activities and days out
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Below you will find a pretty comprehensive list of things to do during your time in Cumbria and the Lake District including a choice of art galleries, museums, historic houses, visitor centres, lake cruises, shops, horse racing, animal attractions and railways. You can even download your chosen leaflet by following the links below.
The following Museums & Heritage leaflets have been found for the Cumbria & the Lake District region.
A World in Miniature
Houghton Hall, Carlisle
This truly amazing museum contains of one the world's top three collections of quality miniatures, from remarkable 1/12 scale copies of antique furniture, paintings and china in beautiful room settings, to everyday items at sizes you just won't believe!
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Abbot Hall Art Gallery
Kendal, Cumbria
The Gallery is housed in one of Kendal’s most important buildings, a Grade I listed villa, on the banks of the river Kent. The galleries offer two floors of light-filled spaces in which to see art. The intimate rooms and tranquil setting are used to show British painting and sculptur... more details
Dove Cottage & the Wordsworth Museum
Grasmere, Cumbria
The home that inspired William Wordsworth's greatest poetry
I n 1799 William Wordsworth went on a walking tour of the Lake District with his friend and fellow poet, Samuel Taylor Coleridge. He fell in love with... more details
Farfield Mill
Sedbergh, Cumbria
Set in the shadow of the glorious Howgills near Sedbergh and restored from a Victorian woollen mill, Farfield Mill provides an excellent visit for arts and heritage enthusiasts alike. Take your time to discover a programme of top-quality exhibitions; a unique range of fine art and cr... more details
Museum of Lakeland Life
Kendal, Cumbria
Something for all the family
This award winning Museum takes you and your family back through time to explore the story of the Lake District and its inhabitants. Isolated before the arrival of the railway and motorcar, this area develop... more details
National Trust The Beatrix Potter Gallery & Hill Top
Near Sawrey, Hawkshead, Cumbria
Immerse yourself in the countryside and lifestyle of Beatrix Potter by visiting Hill Top, the Beatrix Potter Gallery, and Hawkshead
village.
Find out what inspired her to live and work in this beautiful place. Our story begins with her purchase of Hill... more details