Speciality Museums in Cumbria

Carlisle, Cumbria

Come and visit a museum that is amazing in many tiny ways. Discover a wide selection of exhibits, each scaled down to 1/12th the size it should be and marvel...

Coniston, Cumbria

High above the old village of Coniston, lies the Coppermines Valley, where 500 people worked over 150 years ago. Includes a collection of Victorian treasures.

Keswick, Cumbria

Opened over 25 years ago, the Cumberland Pencil Museum is situated in the grounds of the pencil factory. See the machines that made the pencils, packaging of...

Carlisle, Cumbria

Cumbria's Museum of Military Life is home to a vast collection of memorobilia that tell the story of Cumbria's County Infantry Regiment from its inception 30...

Grasmere, Cumbria

You don’t have to be a fan of Wordsworth’s poetry to enjoy your visit to Dove Cottage & The Wordsworth Museum. The house and its contents are...

Cartmel, Cumbria

Visitors of all ages are welcomed to Holker Hall and Gardens, the home of the Cavendish family and one of Britains best-loved stately homes. Visit the histor...

Keswick, Cumbria

This museum is home to a number of exhibits that cover life in the Keswick area from pre-historic stones and axes to coverage of the social history of modern...

Carlisle, Cumbria

Home to a great collection of different aircrafts, exhibits and aviation artefacts on display, the Solway Aviation Museum has something to interest every vis...

Alston, Cumbria

The South Tynedale Railway is England's highest narrow gauge railway winding through the scenic South Tyne Valley for 3.5 miles from its home in Alston, Cumb...

Hawkshead, Cumbria

View Beatrix Potter's original illustrations and watercolours which she drew and painted for her 'little white' books whilst on holiday and living in the Lak...

Keswick, Cumbria

The Puzzling Place is a brilliant attraction in Keswick, offering its visitors puzzles, gadgets and curiosities which are guaranteed to leave you amused, ent...

Bowness-on-Windermere, Cumbria

Take a journey with Peter Rabbit and all his friends. Call on Jemima Puddle-duck in the woodland glade, visit Mrs Tiggy-winkle in her kitchen and follow in B...

Carlisle, Cumbria

This historic house is home to a vast collection of artefacts and art and is the perfect blend of historical fact and fun! From fine and decorative art piece...

Ambleside, Cumbria

Wray Castle is a stunning mock-gothic castle with turrets, towers and informal grounds, sitting on the shores of Lake Windermere. An unusual and excitin...