See also LakesNW Places to Visit

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ISEL BRIDGE over the Derwent River, within walking distance of the Cottages.

View of the now abandoned Thackray Farmhouse seen from the top of "THE CLINT'S" a Limestone Pavement - area of special scientific interest.  The Clint's can be reached by footpath from the village of Blindcrake (1 mile from Redmain).  360 degree views from the top are spectacular showing the Solway Coast, Scotland.  Picture shows view towards Skiddaw and Bassenthwaite Lake.

SKIDDAW mountain near Bassenthwaite Lake

DERWENTWATER viewed from Jenkins Hill above Lattrigg, near Keswick.

WORDSWORTH HOUSE, Cockermouth.  The Birthplace of William Wordsworth in 1770.  Tel: (01900) 824805

CUMBERLAND PENCIL MUSEUM, Keswick.  The only UK manufacturer still in existence from the early 1880's. Tel: (017687) 73626  E-Mail   Website    www.pencils.co.uk

WHINLATTER VISITOR CENTRE, Keswick.  Forestry Commission Exhibition tells the story of the forest.  Tel: (017687) 78469

LAKELAND SHEEP & WOOL CENTRE, Cockermouth. The Cumwest Visitor Centre lets the visitor discover the Western Lakes and Coast.  Tel: (01900) 822673

HELENA THOMPSON MUSEUM, Workington.  Displays include Georgian, Regency and Victorian items.  Tel: (01900) 326255

BIRDOSWALD ROMAN FORT, Brampton.   "The finest Roman Fort on Hadrian's Wall."  Tel: (016977) 47602         E-mail  

FLORENCE MINE HERITAGE CENTRE, Egremont.  "The last working Iron Ore Mine in Europe!"  Tel:   (01946) 820683

THE BEACON, Whitehaven.   West Cumbria's Georgian Port since 1634.  Tel: (01946) 592302

KESWICK'S NEW THEATRE BY THE LAKE.  Opens Summer '99,  Tel:  (017687) 72282

THE RAVENGLASS & ESKDALE RAILWAY CO. LTD., Ravenglass.  "The most beautiful train journey in England", open since 1875.  Tel: (01229) 717614

MUNCASTER CASTLE, GARDENS & OWL CENTRE, Ravenglass.  "Where History, conservation and nature combine to create a great day out."  Tel: (01229) 717614

The KIRKGATE Centre, Jennings Theatre was converted from the derelict All Saints School through the effort of local people, charities and businesses.  It is still managed and run by volunteers, and supported by over 200 members.

Enter MARYPORT AQUARIA fascinating underwater world and discover the delights awaiting you in the hidden depths of Cumbria's coasts and seas. Maryport Aquaria, South Quay, Maryport.  Local marine life, "You'll be amazed at the variety" and hands-in rock pool.  Tel/Fax: (01900) 817760    E-mail   

Go back in time to the days of your childhood at the CUMBERLAND TOY AND MODEL MUSEUM, Bank Court, Market Place, COCKERMOUTH, where imaginative and nostalgic displays are sure to remind you of days gone by, whether you're 8 or 80!  Call (01900) 827606

ROSEHILL THEATRE is splendidly located overlooking the Cumbrian coast near the Lake District.  It opened in 1959 as the creation of Sir Nicholas Sekers and since then has continued to attract many world-famous performers.  Rosehill offers a varied, year-round programme of music, drama, film and children's shows in comfortable and elegant surroundings. Call (01946) 692422.

HADRIANS WALL is the most important monument built by the Romans in Britain.  It is the best known frontier in the entire Roman Empire and stands as a reminder of past glories of one of the world's greatest civilisations.  It is a World Heritage Site.

MIREHOUSE HOUSE according to David Wright, the contemporary poet, is 'the mountain's rooted in a lake'.  Here, between Skiddaw and Bassenthwaite Lake lies 'a so civil wilderness'.  There are woodland and lakeside walks and four adventure playground as well as the Historic House to enjoy.  Call (017687) 72287

TULLIE HOUSE MUSEUM CARLISLE.   Visit this excellent museum and learn about the history of this Border area.   Find out about "The Border Reivers", a powerful and lawless group of people who inhabited a small area between Scotland and England.  A blood thirsty lot who lived their lives stealing and reiving from each other.  From these people came the English words of "Black Mail" and "To Grieve".  Visit the Website IN SEARCH OF THE BORDER REIVERS which will provide you with a lot of information about the Border Reivers.

Please contact COCKERMOUTH TOURIST INFORMATION CENTRE for further information on the area.  Tel:     (01900) 822634    Fax:    (01900) 822603