Brougham Castle
There are only ruins left of this exquisite piece of 13th Century design, which is sad because one can tell that it was once one...
Clifton Hall
Clifton Hall was a manor house that was occupied by the Wybergh family from the 15th Century until the Jacobites plundered the area at the...
Countess Pillar
The Countess Pillar is one of the most poignant and important monuments in this region of Cumbria, erected in 1656 by Lady Anne Clifford, resident...
Cumbria Constabulary Museum
The Cumbria Constabulary Museum is a fascinating visitor attraction and looks into the long history of policing in this county. There has been a...
Eden Ostrich World
Eden Ostrich World is a working farm in the beautiful Eden Valley. The centre is home to many rare breeds of cattle, sheep and pigs...
Hutton-in-the-Forest
Hutton-in-the-Forest is the romantic and historic home of Lord and Lady Inglewood, and features fine collections of furniture, tapestries, portraits and ceramics. It has a...
King Arthur's Round Table
King Arthur’s Round Table is situated at Eamont Bridge, a short distance outside of Penrith, and represents one of the most impressive Neolithic earthwork henges...
Little Meg Stone Circle
Little Meg is an irregular stone circle measuring approximately 5 metres across. It is one of the smallest stone circles in Cumbria - so small...
Long Meg and Her Daughters
This is one of the largest stone circles in Britain and well worth a visit. Long Meg is the tallest of the stones at just...
Mayburgh Henge
This Neolithic henge is one of the best preserved in Cumbria and stands at nearly ten feet high in places. Unusually it is constructed...
Mountaineering Exhibition
The National Mountaineering Exhibition is a great place to visit for all the family and is an engaging series of collections that have been well...
Penrith Beacon
Penrith Beacon is a monument built in 1719, situated upon Beacon Fell. The location has been used as a point where beacons have been lit...
Penrith Castle
Penrith Castle and the very attractive Castle Park stand opposite and high above the town’s railway station. The original tower of the Castle was built...
Penrith Museum
Located at the very heart of the traditional and beautiful market town of Penrith, this museum is housed in Robinson’s School, an Elizabethan building that...
Rheged
Set in an unusual and inspiring building, Rheged is a place to relax, explore and take in the spirit of Cumbria. Europe’s largest grass-covered...
Wetheriggs Country Pottery
Wetheriggs has been a working pottery since 1855 and is the only surviving steam powered country pottery in the British Isles. More than ever,...
Winderwath Garden
A garden of interest to plants-men and families, rockeries, herbaceous borders and mature trees. The garden has a large collection Alpine and Himalayan plants including...
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