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Museums in the Lake District



 Abbot Hall
  

Abbot Hall 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
Location map
OS Grid SD517 922
Photo Credit: Abbot Hall
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 Beatrix Potter Gallery
  

Beatrix Potter Gallery Housed in a building that was once the office of the author's husband, the museum offers changing exhibits of original watercolour illustrations and sketches from her stories. more...
Main Street, Hawkshead, Cumbria, England, LA22 0NS

Attraction Type: Museum
Location: on B5285
Website: Beatrix Potter Gallery
Email: beatrixpottergallery@nationaltrust.org.uk
Phone: 015394 36355
Fax: 015394 36187
National Trust
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OS Grid SD352 982
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 Brantwood
  

Brantwood 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. more...
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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OS Grid SD307945
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  Campbell Legend Bluebird Exhibition
  

Campbell Legend Bluebird Exhibition 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
Location map
OS Grid SD355 775
Photo Credit: David Ross and Britain Express
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 Carlisle Guildhall Museum
  

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. more...
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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OS Grid NY 401560
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  Castlegate House Gallery
  

This listed Georgian House is home to exhibits of contemporary paintings, sculpture, ceramics jewellery and glass. Walled scupture garden.
Castlegate Drive, Cockermouth, Cumbria, England, CA13 9HA

Attraction Type: Museum
Location: opposite Cockermouth Castle
Website: Castlegate House Gallery
Email: castlegatehouse.co.uk
Phone: 01900 822 149
Fax: 01900 822 149
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OS Grid NY124 309
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 Dove Cottage & Wordsworth Museum
  

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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OS Grid NY342 070
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 Keswick Museum
  

Housed in a building contructed for this very purpose in 1897, the Keswick Museum tells the story of the town and the area. Everyone knows about the incredible scenery, but did you know the first pencils were invented here? Not to mention a 500-year-old cat and Napoleon's teacup... more...
Fitz Park, Station Road Keswick, Cumbria, England, CA12 4NF

Attraction Type: Museum
Email: keswick.museum@allerdale.gov.uk
Phone: 01768 773 263
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OS Grid NY269 237
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  Lakeland Sheep and Wool Centre
  

Lively presentations of shearing, breeds, working sheep dogs.
Egremont Road, Cockermouth, Cumbria, England, CA13 0QX

Attraction Type: Museum
Location: off the A66 and A5086 at the S edge of Cockermouth
Website: Lakeland Sheep and Wool Centre
Email: reception@shepherdshotel.co.uk
Phone: 01900 822 673
Fax: 01900 820 129
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OS Grid NY116 291
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  Printing House Museum
  

Trace the history of printing in this hands-on museum located next to Wordsworth House. Learn how type is set, then get a chance to typset your own name.
102 Main Street, Cockermouth, Cumbria, England, CA13 9LX

Attraction Type: Museum
Location: off A594
Website: Printing House Museum
Email: info@printinghouse.co.uk
Phone: 01900 824984
Fax: 01900 823124
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OS Grid NY119 307
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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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