browsing information centres
South Quay, Maryport, Cumbria, CA15 8AB, Tel: 01900 817760, Email, www.coastaquarium.co.uk
The Lake District Coast Aquarium on Maryport Harbourside is a popular destination for locals and visitors alike. Included under one roof is a permanently staffed Visitor Information Point.
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Brockhole, Windermere, Cumbria, LA23 1LJ, Tel: 015394 46601, Email, www.brockhole.co.uk
Enjoy a day out at the National Park Visitor Centre. Our indoor exhibitions, the famous Thomas Mawson gardens and an exciting adventure playground ensure something for all the family.
- Rail station: Windermere (2 miles)
- Parking: with charge
- Children welcome
- Free entry
- Disabled access
Myers Farm, Silverdale, Carnforth, Lancashire, LA5 0SW, Tel: 01524 701601, Email, www.rspb.org.uk/leightonmoss
In our visitor centre our staff are happy to help you find out about nature. We have an information area with news of 'what's about' and are pleased to give you advice on how to encourage wildlife to your garden.
12 Main Street, Egremont, Cumbria, CA22 2DW, Tel: 01946 820693, Email, www.lowescourtgallery.co.uk
The ruins of the 12thC Norman castle dominate the town of Egremont. It is set in lovely public grounds with flower beds, walks and trees, used for many open-air events, concerts, plays and poetry readings.
Market Street, Kirkby Stephen, Cumbria, CA17 4QN, Tel: 017683 71199, Email
The ancient market town of Kirkby Stephen in the Upper Eden Valley enjoys an enviable position between the Yorkshire Dales and Lake District National Parks.
Robinson's School, Middlegate, Penrith, Cumbria, CA11 7PT, Tel: 01768 867466, Email, www.visiteden.co.uk
Gateway Tourist Information Centre providing an extensive range of information and services to people visiting Penrith, The Eden Valley and the surrounding region.
Ruskin Avenue, Coniston, LA21 8EH, Tel: 015394 41533, Email, www.conistontic.org
Set in the heart of the old Lakeland village under the towering crags of Coniston Old Man and close to Coniston Water, the tourist information centre is a superb “shop window” for Coniston and its surroundings. Purpose built by The Lake
Victoria Street, Windermere, Cumbria, LA23 1AD, Tel: 015394 46499, Email
A wide range of maps and guide books, local and national accommodation bookings. Gift shop, postcards and stamps, public internet access. French, Spanish, Polish, Italian spoken.
Main Car Park, Glenridding, CA11 0PA, Tel: 017684 82414, Email
Ullswater Tourist Information Centre is situated in the main car park, Beckside, in Glenridding close to the shores of Ullswater. The refurbished centre now benefits from multi-media displays.
Central Buildings, Market Cross, Ambleside, Cumbria, LA22 9BS, Tel: 0844 225 0544, Email, www.thehubofambleside.co.uk
Situated at the heart of Ambleside, we are much more than just a tourist information centre. In 2007 Ambleside tourist information centre merged with the Post Office to provide visitors and locals with two vital services.
Coronation Hall, County Square, Ulverston, LA12 7LZ, Tel: 01229 587120, Email, www.corohall.co.uk
Located just a few steps away from the Laurel & Hardy statue, in the entrance of The Coronation Hall, jointly operates the Coronation Hall box office.
Moot Hall, Market Place, Brampton, Cumbria, CA8 1RW, Tel: 016977 3433, Email, www.discovercarlisle.co.uk
We offer a free local accommodation booking service to personal callers and operate the nationwide book-a-bed-ahead.
72 Main Street, Sedbergh, Cumbria, LA10 5AD, Tel: 015396 20125, Email, www.sedbergh.org.uk
The tourist information centre shares space with 2 bookshops, Bluebell, new bestsellers and gifts and Dales and Lakes, second-hand collectors books.
Irish Street, Maryport, Cumbria, CA15 8AD, Tel: 01900 811450, Email, www.thewavemaryport.co.uk
The Wave Centre is a revolutionary £3.3million Entertainment and Conferencing Centre situated in the historic Georgian harbour town of Maryport, in the Western Lake District.
Solway Discovery Centre, Liddell Street, Silloth Wigton, Cumbria, CA7 4DD, Tel: 016973 31944, Email
A tourist information centre with plenty of space and lots of UK leaflets and brochures. Shop selling souvenirs and local interest books and maps.
Market Square, Keswick, Cumbria, CA12 5JR, Tel: 017687 72645 - Calls
In the centre of Keswick and with a recently refurbished community room, the Moot Hall is the perfect choice for coffee mornings, training venue, slide shows, business meetings, charity and fundraising events and exhibitions.
4 Old Kings Arms Lane, Cockermouth, CA13 9LS, Tel: 01900 822634, Email, www.cockermouth.org.uk
Set within a former Wesleyan Methodist Chapel the Tourist Information Centre is situated by the river Cocker, just minutes from the town centre and provides both local and national information.
