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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.
Local attractions
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Wasdale, Eskdale and Duddon »The National Trust also own almost the whole of the head of Wasdale, which is described as one of the most …
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Wordsworth House »Wordsworth House is the birthplace of 18th century writer William Wordsworth. The house was built in 1745 and was …
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Abbot Hall Art Gallery »
An elegant Georgian house in Kendal, Abbot Hall Art Gallery provides a superb setting for its collection of fine …
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Ambleside Museum and Armitt Library »
A unique opportunity to explore the fascinating history of Ambleside and surroundings from Roman times to the …
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Blackwell, the Arts & Crafts House »
Overlooking Lake Windermere, Blackwell has fine examples of decorative art, furniture and objects. Inspired by …
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Brantwood »
Brantwood is one of the most stunningly situated houses in Britain. Overlooking Coniston Water, this former home of …
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Brougham Castle »
These impressive ruins on the bank of the River Eamont include an early 13th-century keep and later buildings. You …
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Carlisle Castle »
This impressive medieval castle, where Mary, Queen of Scots was once imprisoned, has a long and tortuous history of …
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Cars of the Stars »
This world famous museum is home to vehicles from numerous television programmes and films, including Chitty Chitty …
