Places to go in Cumbria
Literature buffs find much to interest them in Cumbria – from Dove Cottage to the Beatrix Potter Exhibition. Art aficionados are also well catered for with the Abbot Hall Art Gallery, Blackwell and Keswick art Gallery. But really, Cumbria has something for everyone, whatever your age or interest. Lovers of the great outdoors will never want to leave.
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For any plants lover, Acorn Bank Garden & Watermill is ideal. It is home to a large collection of medicinal and …
- Garden
An amazing waterfall, Aira Force is set amongst some stunning woodland to the west of the second largest lake in the …
- Leisure attraction
Most commonly known for the books that entertained both children and adults for years, Beatrix Potter had a passion …
- Leisure attraction
A 18 acre Victorian park, Fell Foot is a relaxing and enjoyable day out for all the family. Whether you want to …
- Garden
- Leisure attraction
Spanning nearly 2000 years of history, dramatic and wild landscapes, towns and cities, Hadrian's Wall is the most …
- Historic structure
Readers of Beatrix Potter's fascinating stories are likely to have heard of Hill Top Farm. It was with the money …
- Leisure attraction
Stagshaw Garden, owned by the National Trust, was the creation of the late Cubby Acland who worked as regional agent …
- Garden
- Leisure attraction
Townend is a wonderful example of Lakeland architecture, with tall chimneys, slate roof and lime rendered stonework. …
- Leisure attraction
Troutbeck is located between Windermere and Ambleside, next to the scenic Lake Windermere. It is a designated …
- Leisure attraction
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