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Museums in the Lake District
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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.
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Kendal,
Cumbria,
England, LA9 5AL
Attraction Type: Museum
Location: off A591
Website: Abbot Hall
Email: info@abbothall.org.uk
Phone: 01539 722 464
Fax: 01539 722 494
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Photo Credit: Abbot Hall
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| Brantwood
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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.
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Coniston,
Lake District,
Cumbria,
England, LA21 8AD
Attraction Type: Museum
Location: Off the A593 or by regular boat service from Coniston
Website: Brantwood
Email: enquiries@brantwood.org.uk
Phone: 015394 41396
Fax: 015394 41263
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Campbell Legend Bluebird Exhibition
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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
Attraction Type: Museum
Location: on B5278
Website: Campbell Legend Bluebird Exhibition
Phone: 015395 58328
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Photo Credit: David Ross and Britain Express
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| Carlisle Guildhall Museum
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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.
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Carlisle,
Cumbria,
England
Attraction Type: Museum
Location: close to the Visitor Centre in the Old Town Hall
Phone: 01228 534 781
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| Dove Cottage & Wordsworth Museum
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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.
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Grasmere,
Cumbria,
England, LA22 9SH
Attraction Type: Historic Property
Location: nr Ambleside, on A591
Website: Dove Cottage & Wordsworth Museum
Email: enquiries@wordsworth.org.uk
Phone: 015394 35544
Fax: 015394 35748
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| Penrith (Hotel) |
Sharrow Bay Hotel
The award-winning 3 Red Star Sharrow Bay is known to discerning travellers the world over who return again and again to this magnificent lakeside hotel. The late Francis Coulson arrived in 1948, and he was joined by the late Brian Stack in 1952. The partnership flourished to make Sharrow Bay … more >>
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| Appleby-in-Westmorland (Hotel) |
Appleby Manor Country House Hotel
Situated just a short distance from the Lake District, the North Pennines and the North Yorkshire Dales, this charming country house hotel is set in its own grounds overlooking Appleby Castle. It has an AA Rosette award-winning restaurant, with a fine selection of wines and malt whiskey. There is also … more >>
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