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Wherever you are in Cumbria and the Lake District you can feel the shadow of a deep cultural heritage. Here are the standing stones and circles of the ancients, the powerful traces of Rome and the mighty fortresses of the Normans. The history of the Vikings, the Angles and the Saxons is read in the names they left behind, including fell, dale, beck, ghyll, mere, tarn and howe.
Later arrivals came not to conquer but to bask in the beauty of the landscapes and let it inspire them to artistic greatness: William Wordsworth, John Ruskin, Beatrix Potter, JMW Turner, Kurt Schwitters and Andy Goldsworthy are just a few of the names who carved their creativity out of Cumbrian stone; today, a rich creative life builds on this exceptional heritage.
You can see it and feel it within a few short miles; the artworks in mountains and forests, the scores of galleries and artists’ studios, the packed programme performances and festivals – not just music and comedy but wool, print and ceramics. It's the intimate venues and outdoor stages in stunning settings that make a cultural break here something unique.
For a taste of the art and culture waiting for you in England’s best-known landscape explore the sections below and at www.lakesculture.co.uk.
Home to the Hasell family since 1679, visitors to Dalemain will discover a fascinating combination…
Situated in the beautiful valley of Dentdale, Cumbria yet within the boundary of the Yorkshire…
The church is situated centrally in Keswick and stands out by virtue of its tall spire. The site…
Whether you see yourself as an aviation enthusiast or simply a curious explorer, Solway Aviation…
The beer hall is the Brewery Tap, sampling room, visitors centre and beer shop. it is a fully…
Imagine coming to a ruined castle, walking through its gardens and into the woodlands and stumbling…
This imposing house stands proud at the gateway to the Lake District. Its rich and beautiful garden…
Three circles and nine small cairns. The south circle is 104' across, the north-west is 72' with a…
12th century Norman church, built with stones from Hadrian’s Wall and where King Edward I…
Welcome to Lakeland's oldest, longest and most scenic railway! La'aL Ratty, the little Cumbrian…
Situated on the western coast in the rural village of Rowrah, our beer is brewed with quality and…
Roman museum displaying the internationally significant collection of Romano-British altars,…
A local landowner, Sarah Losh (1785-1853), designed St Mary's in 1840, partly in memory of her…
Visible from miles around that spire of St Mary’s nestles into the beautiful landscape of the Heart…
Make yourself comfortable in the former home of National Trust Founder, Canon Rawnsley. Only…
Right in the heart of Kirkby Lonsdale,the beautiful Norman church sits above the River Lune with…
A visit to Dove Cottage today transports you back to this remarkable period of ‘plain living and…
Newlands church, set in the midst of the lovely Newlands Valley, is a haven of peace and…
Peaceful and inspiring Buddhist Temple, amazing Romantic Gothic mansion, relaxing café, gift shop…
The present circle of 10 standing stones, 80' diameter, was restored in 1949. The stone circle is…
Carlisle Brewing Co is a small, family-run brewery based in Cumbria's capital city. We make beer…
Three stone circles and two smaller settings of boulders 12' across. Inside one of the circles was…
Dating back to the 17th century, this unique building stands over Stock Beck in the middle of…
Standing proudly in the city it has dominated for nine centuries, Carlisle Castle remained a…
Wherever you are in Cumbria the history of the Vikings, the Angles and the Saxons is read in the names they left behind
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ST. BEES
The priory is one of the architectural jewels in Cumbria and well worth a visit. This beautiful and historic church in the seaside village of St Bees, built in 1120, is all that remains of the original Priory, but it is a thriving and much loved…
Ambleside
Beatrix Potter's iconic house, full of her personal possessions, with traditional cottage garden. Her paintings of the House and garden were used to illustrate many of her tales.
PENRITH
There has probably been a church in Great Salkeld since 880 AD, when the body of St Cuthbert was rested here after being brought from Holy Island. The Pele Tower was added in 1380, with an iron door for defence of the inhabitants against the Scots.
AMBLESIDE
Visible from miles around that spire of St Mary’s nestles into the beautiful landscape of the Heart of the English Lake District.
Kendal
Kendal Castle is situated on a mound-like hill, known as a drumlin, to the east of the town of Kendal, Cumbria, in northern England.
Stramongate, Kendal
A masterpiece of storytelling; 350 years of social history and a celebration of life, revolutions and remarkable people....made by 4,000 people. Facilities: Gift Shop, Cafe, Audio guides, Films, Interactive Displays, Children's Activities.
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191 reviewsAmbleside
Parkland and Gothic Revival castle sitting on the west shore of Windermere providing an impressive backdrop of turrets, towers, informal grounds and miles of lakeshore paths.
Ulverston
The Laurel and Hardy Museum celebrates the life and career of Stan Laurel, born in Ulverston.
Windermere
A real Lakeland hidden treasure set in the beautiful village of Troutbeck, this 17thC solid stone and slate house sits imposingly on the hillside, its huge chimneys typical of the area.
Penrith
A tranquil haven with an almost-forgotten industrial past. Walled garden with outstanding medicinal and culinary herb collection and orchards, woodland walks to a restored watermill.
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367 reviewsSEDBERGH
Striking in its symmetry with its central round headed doorway between by matching round headed windows, Cautley Wesleyan chapel is a good example of its type and date.
CARLISLE
The 8th century, Anglo Saxon Bewcastle Cross, stands free in the churchyard where it has been for nearly 1500 years. The church is somewhat simpler and certainly younger, with some parts of it dating from 1277, although mostly it is from the…
Grasmere
A visit to Dove Cottage today transports you back to this remarkable period of ‘plain living and high thinking’. The sights, sounds and smells bring to life the bustling family home the Wordsworths would have known over 200 years ago.
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968 reviewsBRAMPTON
A 'very remarkable building with windows glowing with gemstone colours', according to architectural historian Nikolaus Pevsner and the only church designed by preRaphaelite architect Philip Webb.
Hexham
Hadrian's Wall is a spectacular UNESCO World Heritage Site, marching 73 miles from sea to sea across some of the wildest and most dramatic country in England.
Grasmere
Make yourself comfortable in the former home of National Trust Founder, Canon Rawnsley. Only partially restored and decorated, this isn’t a typical National Trust experience.
MILNTHORPE
St Peter’s, the oldest site of worship in the old county of Westmorland and the building we see today reflects its long and fascinating history.
Sedbergh
Farfield Mill is a Victorian woollen mill in the Yorkshire Dales. Home to artists’ studios, art exhibitions, heritage looms and tea room.
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247 reviewsWHITEHAVEN
A fine example of a Georgian church, which has been sympathetically modernised.
Whitehaven
Situated on Whitehaven's attractive harbour side, The Beacon is home to interactive science, games and history.
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