Local Attractions in the Lake District
Local Attractions - Museums
The Beacon
The newly refurbished Beacon in Whitehaven offers an interactive experience for all the family. Absorb yourself in the amazing views through the powerful telescopes in the Viewing Gallery, present your very own weather forecast in the Weather Zone and explore the lighthouse style buildings to discover local history through the ages using interactive touchscreens.
Enjoy the panoramic views of the Georgian town and harbour from the fourth floor gallery and visit the Art gallery with its full programme of exhibitions and events.
Cars of the Stars Motor Museum
The Cars of the Stars Motor Museum in Keswick contains a collection of cars used in films and television. Film examples include Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, the Batmobiles, Herbie the Love Bug and Raiders of the Lost Ark. There is a large collection of cars from the James Bond films. TV cars include Mr Bean's famous mini and the Lotus from the Prisoner.
Each vehicle is displayed within the context of its film setting.
The Cumberland Pencil Museum
Located in Keswick in the heart of the Lake District.
Enter the museum through a replica of the Seathwaite Mine, where graphite was first discovered, journey through the history of pencil making, marvel at the world's longest pencil and finally relax in the coffee shop.
The Dock Museum
The Dock Museum is a spectacular modern museum built over an original Victorian Graving Dock. Here you can explore the fascinating history of Barrow-in Furness, and discover how it grew from a tiny 19th Century hamlet to the biggest iron and steel centre in the world and a major industrial player in the shipbuilding industry.
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Kendal Museum of Natural History and Archaeology
Take a fascinating journey through time at one of the country's oldest museums.
Explore life at Kendal Castle, discover how the Lake District was formed and see displays dedicated to the author Alfred Wainwright.
Lakeland Motor Museum
Located within the grounds of Holker Hall the museum has over 150 cars, motorcycles, tractors and cycles plus other rare motoring automobilia.
There is the Campbell Legend Bluebird Exhibition featuring the exploits of Sir Malcolm Campbell and his son Donald Campbell who captured 21 world speed records for Great Britain
The Ruskin Museum - Coniston
Learn to see the world and its challenges afresh and think life-changing thoughts at 'the most thought provoking museum in the Lakes'
Meet Coniston's heroes John Ruskin and Donald Campbell. Marvel at Bluebird's World Records. Discover Arthur Ransome's 'Swallows and Amazons' country.
Tullie House Museum & Art Gallery - Carlisle
Tullie House boasts many different attractions and features brought together in one impressive museum.
Journey back in time to the Roman occupation and uncover the mysteries of Hadrian's Wall. Travel through the dark ages and grind corn as the Celts did. Travel through a whole day in just 8 minutes in the wildlife dome.
Dove Cottage - The Wordsworth Museum
Discover William Wordsworth's inspirational home. Take a guided tour of the cottage and explore the Wordsworth Museum and Art Gallery to find out more about the poet and his contemporaries. Special events are run throughout the year including exhibitions, children's activities and poetry readings.
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All of the coastal and inland towns and villages are within minutes of the complete peace and tranquility of the Lake District National Park with easy access to the central Lake District including Ambleside, Coniston, Grasmere, Langdale, Hawkshead and Windermere.
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