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PLEASE NOTE THAT THESE PRICES MAY NO LONGER BE CORRECT Keswick Mirehouse Historic House and Gardens, Doddwood, Keswick. Backup
"The warmest family welcome in the North of England - NPI Awards 1998. Mirehouse is a living Cumbrian house full of culture and history in a spectacular setting with gardens and woodland playgrounds.
Contact: Mirehouse, Keswick, Cumbria, CA12 4QE Tel & Fax: (017687) 72287
Opening Times: April - Oct inclusive. Gardens: daily 10.00am - 5.30pm House: Sun, Wed (also Fri's in Aug) 2pm- 4.30pm. Admission Fee: charged - call for prices.
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Keswick The Tea Pottery Museum, Keswick. Backup
"The history of tea is not as cosy as one would think, and the traditional teapots not as conventional. At the Keswick Teapottery visitors can watch teapots being made by hand, learn some fascinating facts about tea and discover some interestingly eccentric teapots!" Contact: The Teapottery, Central Car Park, Keswick, CA12 5DF. Tel: (017687) 73983
Opening Times: Daily: 9.00am - 5.00pm. (Closed Christmas, Boxing & New Years Day) Admission Fee: free Lakeland Heavy Horse Centre, Dearham. Backup "A shared passion for heavy horses and a growing collection of some of the world's most beautiful and rare breeds gave birth to our idea of establishing an intriguing visitor centre to give others the chance to experience the magic of these horses, learn about their lives and witness some of the work they do. The idea grew, and after much thought, planning, hard work and also thanks to the support of defra, we were delighted to open our doors to the public in July 2006. With our wide range of horses and ponies, we offer visitors an experience unique in the Northwest of England. Contact: (01900) 818023 Website: www.lakesheavyhorses.co.uk Maryport Aquarium, Maryport. Backup "Take a fascinating underwater journey through the Solway Estuary to the Ocean deep. Daily programme of fish feeding and poolside talks. Entrance ticket valid all day. Souvenirs, gifts, and interior design ideas. Also home-made cakes and snacks in our relaxing Quayside Cafe. Cumbria award winner for excellence. Caters for disabled. Contact: (01900) 817760 Website: www.lakedistrict-coastaquarium.co.uk Email:
Opening times: All year round, 7 days a weeks, 10am - 5pm. Closed Christmas and Boxing Day. Admission Fee: Adults: £4.25 Children: £2.95, Family and Senior Citizens concessions.
Maryport Maritime Museum, Maryport. Backup
"The Museum hosts a wealth of objects, pictures, models, and paintings that illustrate Maryport's proud maritime and painting tradition. Exhibits range from a whale's tooth to telescopes and tools. There are displays about Fletcher Christian of the mutiny on the Bounty and Thomas Ismay, owner of the Titanic. Contact: 1 Senhouse Street, Maryport, CA15 6AB Tel: (01900 813738 Fax: (01900) 819496
Opening Times: Easter to 31 Oct: Mon - Thurs: 10.00am - 5.00pm. Fri- Sat: 10.00am - 1.00pm and 2.00pm - 5pm. 1 Nov - Easter Mon - Sat: 10.00am - 1.00pm and 2.00pm - 4.30pm Admission Fee: free
Maryport The Senhouse Roman Museum, Maryport. Backup
"The oldest collection of Roman sculpture and inscriptions in Britain displayed in a building constructed in 1885 as a gun battery. Dramatically sited on the cliffs overlooking Maryport harbour and the Solway Firth, the Museum adjoins the site of the Roman fort built by the emperor Hadrian in AD 124. The display presents Religion in Roman Britain." Contact: Senhouse Roman Museum, The Battery, Sea Brows, Maryport, Cumbria, CA15 6JD Tel: (01900) 816168
Opening Times: Daily 1 July - 31Oct: 10.00 - 5.00pm. 1 April - 30 June: Tues, Thurs, Fri, Sat & Sun:10.00am - 5.00pm 1 Nov - 31 Mar: Fri, Sat & Sun: 10.30am - 4.00pm Admission Fee: Adults: £2.00 Children: £0.75
Seascale Sellafield Visitors Centre, Seascale. Backup
"Where computerised technology takes the family excitement into the new century. It's a totally new experience, that explores and explains the fascinating world of BNFL. Designed to inform and entertain the whole family, it features 'hands-on' interactive scientific experiments, intriguing shows and fascinating displays of technology. With a total of ten zones to investigate at your leisure." Contact: Sellafield Visitors Centre, Sellafield, Seascale, Cumbria, CA20 1PG. Tel: (019467) 27027 Website: www.go-experimental.com/public/default.cfm
Opening Times: Every day except Christmas Day. Admission Fee: free
Whitehaven Rosehill Theatre Backup
"...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." Contact: (01946) 692422 for bookings.
Whitehaven The Beacon, Whitehaven. Backup
"The Beacon tells the story of the town's industrial, social and maritime heritage. Characters, audio visuals, graphic and interactive displays, bring the history alive. Discover the Met Office Weather Gallery where you can use the latest touch screen technology to monitor the weather. A 'television audio' enables you to broadcast a weather report. The Harbour Gallery, with a small cafe, has an annual programme of exhibitions and events and the Gift Shop sells a wide range of products for souvenirs or presents. It's entertaining, educational and fun!" Contact: (01946) 592302 Website: www.copelandbc.gov.uk/thebeacon/default.htm
Opening Times: Open Tues to Sun and all Bank Holiday Mondays. Easter to Oct: 10am - 5.30pm. Nov to March: 10am - 4.30pm (Last entry on all days available 45mins before closing) Admission Fee: Adults: £3.80, Seniors: £3.20, Children: £2.50, (Under 5's free) Family: £11.25 (2+ up to 4 children) There is no charge to the Harbour Gallery. Group rates apply.
Whitehaven The Haig Colliery Mining Museum, Whitehaven. Backup
"Since its closure in 1986 Haig Colliery, Cumbria's last deep coal mine, has been restored by volunteers. On the cliffs above Whitehaven, overlooking the Solway Firth, Haig Pit features two steam winding engines, a locomotive, original mining artifacts, information on the local disasters, and recordings of the memories of local ex-miners." Contact: Haig Colliery Mining Museum, Solway Road, Kells, Whitehaven, CA28 9BG Tel: (01946) 599949 Fax: (01946) 61896 Email: museum@haigpit.com
Opening Times: Five days a week: Tues, Thurs, Fri, Sat & Sun: 12.00 noon - 3.00pm After Easter: 10.00am - 4.00pm Admission Fee: Adults: £2.00 Children: £1.00
Whitehaven The Rum Story, Whitehaven. Backup
"The world's first Story of Rum exhibition, with authentic heritage based information. Very educational that all the family can enjoy. Exciting, interactive experiences for all ages. Contact: The Rum Story, Lowther Street, Whitehaven, Cumbria Tel: (01946) 592933 Fax: (01946) 590595
Opening Times: Daily up to Sept: 10.00am - 6.00pm. Wed - Sun in Oct - Easter: 10.00am - 4.00pm Admission Fee: Adults: £4.50 Children: free Concessions: £3.50 Special rates for parties, families and school groups. (Free access to gift shop and refreshment zones.)
Workington The Helena Thompson Museum, Workington. Backup "Set in a fine Georgian House are displays of decorative arts, furniture, period costume, and local history including coal and mining, shipbuilding and the iron and steel industry, for which Workington became world renowned. The 'Georgian Room' highlights the taste and style of nearly 200 years ago. Temporary exhibition programme." Contact: Helena Thompson Museum, Park End Rd, Workington, CA14 4DE Tel: (01900) 326255
Opening Times: All year Mon to Sat: 1 April - 31 Oct: 10.30am - 4.00pm 1 Nov - 31 March: 11.00am - 3.00pm Admission Fee: free
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