Abbot Hall is a lovely Georgian manor situated in the shadow of Kendal Castle beside the River Kent in the village of Kendal, now transformed into a combination museum and art gallery. The art gallery is one of the best in Britain, with works by Romney, Ruskin, Turner, and Constable. Also at Abbot Hall is the Museum of Lakeland Life and Industry. Well worth a visit. Historic House: Abbot Hall is a lovely Georgian manor situated in the shadow of Kendal Castle beside the River Kent in the village of Kendal. more...
Kendal,
Cumbria,
England, LA9 5AL
Housed in a building that was once the office of the author's husband, the museum offers changing exhibits of original watercolour illustrations and sketches from her stories. more...
Main Street,
Hawkshead,
Cumbria,
England, LA22 0NS
This beautifully situated house was the home of influential Victorian poet, artist, writer, and critic John Ruskin from 1872 until his death in 1900. Brantwood is filled with Ruskin's personal effects, drawings, watercolours, and furniture. more...
Coniston,
Lake District,
Cumbria,
England, LA21 8AD
Sir Malcolm Campbell and his son Donald set 21 world speed records on land and sea. This musem uses video, photos, and scale models to tell the story of this remarkable father and son team. One of the highlights is a full-scale model of the jet engine hydroplane Bluebird in which Donald Campbell was killed while attempting to break the water speed record on Coniston water in 1967.
Holker Hall,
Cark-in-Cartmell,
Grange-over-Sands,
Cumbria,
England, LA11 7PL
The Guildhall is one of Carlisle's medieval treasures, dating to 1405. There were eight separate guilds in Carlisle, and each guild had a separate meeting room. Each guild room has its own character and hosts displays relating to the history of the city and the guild. Within the museum are displays outlining the city's history, including stocks used for punishing criminals, the chest which kept the city's valuables safe in the Middle Ages, and two bells from the Elizabethan period that were awarded as prizes for horse racing. more...
Carlisle,
Cumbria,
England
This listed Georgian House is home to exhibits of contemporary paintings, sculpture, ceramics jewellery and glass. Walled scupture garden.
Castlegate Drive,
Cockermouth,
Cumbria,
England, CA13 9HA
Wordworth's best years were spent in this delightfully well-preserved cottage by the shores of Grasmere. Excellent guided tours are available, and the museum is replete with memorabilia, portraits, and writings by the famous poet. There are special exhibitions throughout the year. Museum: Wordworth's best years were spent in this delightfully well-preserved cottage by the shores of Grasmere. Excellent guided tours, and the museum is replete with memorabilia, portraits, and writings by the famous poet. There are special exhibitions throughout the year. more...
Grasmere,
Cumbria,
England, LA22 9SH
Housed in a building contructed for this very purpose in 1897, the Keswick Museum tells the story of the town and the area. Everyone knows about the incredible scenery, but did you know the first pencils were invented here? Not to mention a 500-year-old cat and Napoleon's teacup... more...
Fitz Park, Station Road Keswick,
Cumbria,
England, CA12 4NF
Trace the history of printing in this hands-on museum located next to Wordsworth House. Learn how type is set, then get a chance to typset your own name.
102 Main Street,
Cockermouth,
Cumbria,
England, CA13 9LX
Set in 22 acres of landscaped gardens and natural woodlands near Ullswater in the glorious Lake District countryside. The estate, which is over 200 years old, was once the private residence of a local family and now combines the grace of a bygone age with modern facilities. The award-winning Regency … more >>
