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Trotters World of Animals
Website: http://www.trottersworld.com Email: info@trottersworld.com
Address: Bassenthwaite Lake, Keswick Cumbria, CA12 4RD
Telephone: 017687 76776
Wildlife park with collection of rare and interesting animals. Primates, antelope, zebra, buffalo, reptile house and bird of prey centre.
Wordsworth House
Website: http://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/main/w-vh/w-visits/w-findaplace/w-wordsworthhouse/
Address: Main Street, Cockermouth, Cumbria, CA13 9RX
Telephone: 01900 824805
The birth place of William Wordsworth. Meet the Wordsworth household. Explore the garden. Hands-on activities. Enjoy the sights, sounds and smell of a working 18thC kitchen.
Lakeland Sheep and Wool Centre
Website: http://www.ukattraction.com/cumbria+lake-district/lakeland-sheep-and-wool-centre.htm
Address: Egremont Road, Cockermouth, Cumbria, CA13 0QX
Telephone: 01900 822673
Live farm show including cows, sheep, dogs and geese, all displaying their working qualities. Gift shop and licensed cafe/restaurant. All weather.
Kirkgate Centre
Website: http://www.thekirkgate.com/ Email: enquiries@thekirkgate.com
Address: The Kirkgate Centre, Cockermouth, Cumbria, CA13 9PJ
Telephone: 01900 826448
An arts society for music, drama, cinema and lectures and a museum of local history in the former All Saints School on Kirkgate Cockermouth.
Lake District Coast Aquarium
Website: http://www.lakedistrict-coastaquarium.co.uk Email: info@ld-coastquarium.co.uk
Address: South Quay, Maryport, Cumbria, CA15 8AB
Telephone: 01900 817760
Stroke the rays and touch the starfish. Cafe, gift shop, crazy gold and model boats. Tickets valid all day.
Senhouse Roman Museum
Website: http://www.senhousemuseum.co.uk/ Email: romans@senhouse.freeserve.co.uk
Address: The Battery, Sea Brows, Maryport, Cumbria, CA15 6JD
Telephone: 01900 816168
Roman museum overlooking the Solway Firth, houses a unique collection of Roman sculpture and altar. Part of Hadrian's Wall World Heritage Site.
The Beacon
Website: http://www.thebeacon-whitehaven.co.uk/
Address: West Strand, Whitehaven, Cumbria, CA28 7LY
Telephone: 01946 592302
The Beacon is home to Whitehaven's museum collection and traces the social, industrial and maritime history of this Georgian town. The harbour-side attraction also offers views of the coast from its fourth floor gallery, gift shop and cafe.
Rum Story
Website: http://www.rumstory.co.uk/ Email: info@rumstory.co.uk
Address: Lowther Street, Whitehaven, Cumbria, CA28 7DN
Telephone: 01946 592933
The world's first exhibition depicting the story of the UK rum trade. Be plunged into a tropical rain forest, go on board a slave ship and much more.
Carlisle Cathedral
Website: http://www.carlislecathedral.org.uk Email: office@carlislecathedral.org.uk
Address: Cathedral Office, 7 The Abbey, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA3 8TZ
Telephone: 01228 547049
Cathedral dating from 1122, with fine carved wood and stonework. Stained glass from 14th to 20thC. Gift shop, restaurant and treasury exhibition.
Tullie House Museum and Art Gallery
Website: http://www.tulliehouse.co.uk Email: enquiries@tulliehouse.co.uk
Address: Castle Street, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA3 8TP
Telephone: 01228 534781
At Tullie House discover thousands of years of Carlisle and Border history from prehistoric to recent times. Garden, restaurant and gift shop.
Carlisle Castle
Website: http://www.english-heritage.org.uk/daysout/properties/carlisle-castle/
Address: Carlisle, Cumbria, CA3 8UR
Telephone: 01228 591922
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.
Whinlatter Forest Park & Visitor Centre
Website: http://www.forestry.gov.uk/
Address: Braithwaite, Keswick, CA12 5TW
Telephone: 017687 78469
Visitor centre.
Cumberland Pencil Museum
Website: http://www.pencils.co.uk/
Address: Main Street, Keswick, Cumbria, CA12 5HG
Telephone: 017687 76326
Museum about the history of pencil making. See the world's longest coloured pencil, made in Keswick. Exhibits/film reveal 170yrs of pencil heritage.
Theatre by the Lake
Website: http://www.theatrebythelake.com Email: enquiries@theatrebythelake.com
Address: Lakeside, Keswick, Cumbria, CA12 5DJ
Telephone: 017687 74698
Cumbria's only year-round theatre offers a summer season of 6 plays, a xmas show, easter production, visiting drama, music, dance, comedy and films.
Puzzling Place
Website: http://www.puzzlingplace.co.uk/
Address: Musuem Square, Kewsick
Telephone: 017687 75102
An interactive exhibition of optical illusions including holograms, artwork and our anti-gravity room. Visit our puzzle shop and puzzle area for free.
Ravenglass & Eskdale Railway
Website: http://www.ravenglass-railway.com Email: steam@ravenglass-railway.co.uk
Address: Ravenglass, Cumbria, CA18 1SW
Telephone: 01229 717171
Heritage steam engines haul open-top and cosy covered carriages from the lake district costal village of Ravenglass to the foot of England's highest mountain.
Muncaster Castle
Website: http://www.muncaster.co.uk
Address: Ravenglass, Cumbria, CA18 1RQ
Telephone: 01229 717614
Castle, gardens, owl centre and meadow vole maze, cafe, shops, plant centre. Darkest Muncaster winter weekends.
Sellafield Visitors Centre
Website: http://www.sellafieldsites.com/sellafield-centre/public-exhibition
Address: Sellafield, Seascale, Cumbria, CA20 1PG
Telephone: 01946 727027
Get switched on, explore the world of Sellafield, electricity generation through exhibits, interactive features and stimulating presentations.
Jennings Brewery Tour
Website: http://www.jenningsbrewery.co.uk/
Address: The Castle Brewery, Cockermouth, Cumbria, CA13 9NE
Telephone: 01900 821011
Mirehouse
Website: http://www.mirehouse.com Email: info@mirehouse.com
Address: Keswick, Cumbria, CA12 4QE
Telephone: 017687 72287
Mirehouse is a family run historic house open to visitors to enjoy its strong literary connections, live piano music and children's activities.
Activities:
Newlands Adventure Centre
Website: www.activity-centre.com Email: info@activity-centre
Address: Stair, Keswick, Cumbria, CA12 5UF
Telephone: 017687 78463
Accept Credit Cards? Yes
Set in the peaceful and unspoilt Newlands Valley, surrounded by the Northern Fells. Newlands is probably the longest established Outdoor Centre in the UK. Day activities & part day activities available.
Gilcrux Springs Trout Farm
Email: gilbert-pike@ntlworld.com
Address: Gilcrux, Nr Cockermouth, Cumbria
Telephone: 016973 22488
Accept Credit Cards? No
Fishing ponds; contact Gilbert for details
West Coast Indoor Karting
Website: www.westcoastkarting.co.uk Email: info@westcoastkarting.co.uk
Address: Solway Trading Estate, Maryport, Cumbria, CA15 8NF
Telephone: 01900 816472
Accept Credit Cards? Yes
Open Tue - Fri: 1pm - 10pm, Sat & Sun: 10am - 10pm. Age restrictions apply please phone first.
Rydal Mount Riding Centre
Email: routledl@aol.com
Address: Rydal Mount Equestrian Centre, Gilcrux, Wigton , Cumbria, CA7 2QD
Telephone: 016973 22889
Accept Credit Cards? No
Can arrange hacks and lessons for all abilities.
Low Farm Riding Centre
Website: www.lowfarmriding.co.uk Email: jaynewhitfield@btconnect.com
Address: Threapland, Aspatria, Cumbria, CA7 2EJ
Telephone: 016973 21846
Accept Credit Cards? Yes
Booking essential.
Derwent Water Marina
Website: http://www.derwentwatermarina.co.uk/ Email: info@derwentwatermarina.co.uk
Address: Portinscale, Keswick, Cumbria, CA12 5RF
Telephone: 017687 72912
Accept Credit Cards? Yes
Various outdoor activities water and land based eg. water sports, boat hire, guided walks, sailing and climbing.
Adventure Cycling
Website: www.adventurecycling.co.uk Email: steve@adventurecycling.co.uk
Address: 13 Meadow Croft, Penrith, Cumbria, CA11 8EH
Telephone: 07736816700
Accept Credit Cards? No
Guided rides at your own pace.
Keswick Climbing Wall & Activity Centre
Website: www.keswickclimbingwall.co.uk Email: info@keswickclimbingwall.co.uk
Address: Behind pencil factory Keswick, Southey Hill, Keswick, CA12 5NR
Telephone: 017687 72000
Accept Credit Cards? No
Can arrange activity days for 10-18 people. Open 7 days 10am - 9pm
Rookin House Activity Centre
Website: www.rookinhouse.co.uk Email: deborah@rookinhouse.co.uk
Address: Rookin House Centre, Troutbeck, Penrith, CA11 0SS
Telephone: 017684 83561
Accept Credit Cards? No
Rookin House Farm is an established adventure venue and offers a wide variety of outdoor activities.
Places to eat nearby:
Greyhound Inn
Address: Bothel, Wigton, Cumbria, CA7 2HS
Telephone: 016973 20601
Accept Credit Cards? Yes
Extreemly popular with locals, excellent bar food, booking essential at weekends. Food; every day 12-2pm & 6-9pm.
Masons Arms
Address: Gilcrux, Wigton, Cumbria, CA7 2QX
Telephone: 016973 20765
Accept Credit Cards? Yes
Traditional pub food also grills & exotic grills vegi choice. Opening hrs; Mon - Sat: 11:00 - 3:00 / 6:00 - 12:00, Sun: 12:00 - 3:00 / 6:30 - 11:30. Food hrs; Mon - Sat: 11:30 - 2:30 / 6:30 - 9:00, Sun: 12:00 - 2:00 / 6:30 - 9:00. Beer Garden
The Sun Inn
Address: The Sun Inn, Bassenthwaite, Cumbria, CA12 4QP
Telephone: 017687 76439
Accept Credit Cards? Yes
Traditional village pub homemade food open 7 days a week serving food: 12 noon - 2pm & 6pm - 8.45pm advisable to book. Cash back facility available.
Bamboo
Address: 16 Market Place, Cockermouth, CA13 9NQ
Telephone: 01900 829308
Accept Credit Cards? Yes
Popular Chinese and Thai style restaurant with extensive menu. Open 7 days a week, takeaway available.
Spice Club
Address: 25-27 Main Street , Cockermouth, CA13 9LE
Telephone: 01900 823146
Accept Credit Cards? Yes
Indian restaurant that prides itself on great food and great service, popular with locals and visitors alike. Open 7 days a week, takeaway available.
Portofino's Bistro
Address: 41 Market Place, Cockermouth, CA13 9LT
Telephone: 01900 829770
Accept Credit Cards? Yes
Italian restaurant. Small and intimate bistro with quality service and delicious food.
Quince & Medlar
Address: 13 Castlegate, Cockermouth, CA13 9EU
Telephone: 01900 823579
Accept Credit Cards? Yes
Offers fine vegetarian dining, creative food, organic wines & interesting fruit drinks, next to Cockermouth Castle. Open Tue-Sat from 7pm.
Lee's Chinese Takeaway & Fish and Chips
Address: 47 Main Street, Cockermouth, CA13 9JS
Telephone: 01900 827770
Accept Credit Cards? No
Award winning Chinese takeaway & fish and chips. Fast and friendly service, open 7 days a week.
Supermarkets:
Sainsburys
Website: www.sainsburys.co.uk
Address: South Street, Cockermouth, CA13 9QF
Telephone: 01900 825694
Accept Credit Cards? Yes
Our nearest supermarket, in the centre of Cockermouth with lots of parking, open 8am - 8pm Monday to Saturday and 10am - 4pm on Sunday .
Booths
Website: www.booths-supermarkets.co.uk
Address: Tithbarn Street, Keswick, CA12 5EA
Telephone: 017687 73518
Accept Credit Cards? Yes
Regional supermarket with lots of local and organic produce, many lines shared with Waitrose. Open 8am - 9pm Monday to Saturday and 10am - 4pm Sunday .
Tesco
Website: www.tesco.com
Address: New Bridge Road, Workington, CA14 3YG
Telephone:
0845 6779737
Accept Credit Cards? Yes
Tesco.com will deliver to Limestone Lodges from their Workington store - we will even put your groceries away if they arrive before you do! Open 24hrs . |
