Browsing Cultural and arts attractions

Abbot Hall, Kendal, Cumbria, LA9 5AL
Tel: 01539 722464 
Abbot Hall is one of Britain's finest independent art galleries in a beautiful setting beside the river Kent and overlooked by the ruins of Kendal castle.

Gilsland, Brampton, Cumbria, CA8 7DD
Tel: 016977 47602 
Spanning 2000 years of history this fort is beside excellent stretches of Hadrian's Wall. Good interpretation of Roman History.

Bowness-on-Windermere, Windermere, Cumbria, LA23 3JT
Tel: 015394 46139 
Blackwell is one of Britain's finest and most important houses from the turn of the last century, situated in a stunning setting overlooking lake Windermere.

Coniston, Cumbria, LA21 8AD
Tel: 015394 41396 
Brantwood, the former home of eminent Victorian John Ruskin and a treasure house of art and memorabilia. The 250-acre estate comprises 8 unique gardens, ancient woodland, high moors and meadows.

Highgate, Kendal, Cumbria, LA9 4HE
Tel: 01539 725133 
Known nationally as a centre for world-class theatre, music, art and events, the Brewery has a 450 capacity music venue, three cinemas, two visual arts galleries, drama studio, darkroom facilities, meeting rooms, great restaurant/cafe/bar.

Carlisle, Cumbria, CA3 8UR
Tel: 01228 625600 
A massive medieval fortress founded to protect historic city of Carlisle in 1092. Hear about its role in sieges and stories about the ghastly prison.

The Square, Cartmel, Grange-over-Sands, Cumbria, LA11 6QB
Tel: 015395 36280 
Birthplace of Cartmel Sticky Toffee Pudding, also stocks the very finest local produce and speciality food. It really is a foodies paradise.

Southey Works, Keswick, Cumbria, CA12 5NG
Tel: 017687 73626 
Enter the museum through a replica of the Seathwaite mine, journey through the history of pencil making at the worlds longest pencil and finally relax in our coffee shop, while the kids follow the quiz trails.

Dalemain, Penrith, Cumbria, CA11 0HB
Tel: 017684 86450 
A much loved historic family home, set against the grandeur and picturesque splendour of the lakeland fells and the surrounding parkland. Daleman has a delightful five acre plantsman's garden.

Town End, Grasmere, Cumbria, LA22 9SH
Tel: 015394 35544 
Wordsworth's most famous home where he lived from 1799 to 1808. This hub of art, literature and creativity has a programme of exhibitions and events from craft workshops, poetry readings and free children’s activities.