Castlerigg Stone Circle at dusk

Castlerigg Stone Circle

Castlerigg is perhaps the most atmospheric and dramatically sited of all British stone circles, with panoramic views and the mountains of Helvellyn and High Seat as a backdrop.

An English Heritage site, it is among the earliest British circles, built … Read more »

Aerial view of Buttermere & Crumock Water

Buttermere & Crumock Water

The Buttermere Valley is a picture postcard of blue ribbon lakes (Buttermere, Crummock Water and Loweswater) ‘knotted’ together at the small villages of Buttermere and Loweswater, like ‘a string of pearls each connected to the next’.

Between these lakes, flat

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Hard Knott Pass and Roman Fort

Hard Knott Pass and Roman Fort

Fantastic mountain pass with very steep 1 in 3 gradients (not for the faint hearted!). At the top of pass is the remote and dramatically sited Roman fort which was founded under Hadrian’s rule in the 2nd century.

This amazing … Read more »

A play at Theatre by the lake, Keswick

Theatre by the lake, Keswick

The Theatre by the Lake in Keswick is situated on the shores of Derwentwater and has brought the magic of theatre and the excitement of the imagination to one of the loveliest and remotest locations in Britain.Read more »

Dalemain House

Dalemain Mansion & Historic Gardens

Dalemain house near Ullswater on the Northern fringes of the Lake District, is a real treasure. This fantastic Lake District historic house and gardens contains behind its Georgian facade, a wealth of Tudor and Mediaeval rooms and buildings. There has … Read more »

Muncaster Castle

Muncaster Castle

Muncaster Castle offers an unforgettable experience in a gorgeous location set amongst the Western Lake District fells.

Lots of activities and events held at this lovely location and setting throughout the year.

Fun for all the family.

Historic haunted castle… Read more »

Owl at the World Owl Sanctuary

Hawk and Owl Centre

The Hawk & Owl Centre are located within the gardens of Muncaster Castle.

The Centre offers a memorable part of a great family day out in Cumbria whilst you’re at Muncaster.

The centre compromises a bird collection, together with a … Read more »

The Dock Museum in Barrow

The Dock Museum

The Dock Museum is situated in the town of Barrow-in-Furness. Its exhibits are largely based around the history of the town, heavily focusing on the shipbuilding industry at VSEL (now BAE), the steelworks industry — of which Barrow once … Read more »