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Please scroll through the links below to view details of various visitor attractions and activities throughout the Lake District and Eden Valley, to help you plan your perfect holiday:

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Laurel & Hardy Museum

Laurel & Hardy Museum

Contact Details:

Laurel & Hardy Museum, 4c Upper Brook Street, Ulverston.
Tel: 01229 582292


Website Address:
www.laurel-and-hardy.co.uk

The world famous museum devoted to Laurel & Hardy in Ulverston, the town where Stan was born on 16th June 1890. A large extension gives ample room to browse and a small cinema shows films and documentaries all day. (Disabled persons have full access).

Lilliput Lane Visitor Centre

Lilliput Lane Visitor Centre

Contact Details:

Lilliput Lane Visitor Centre, Skirsgill, Penrith.
Tel: 01768 212692


Website Address:
http://www.lilliputlane.co.uk/visitor-centre/visitor-centre-intro.htm

The Lilliput Lane Visitor Centre is inside Honeysuckle Cottage an authentic life-sized thatched building surrounded by colourful gardens. Inside you will find some truly exclusive cottages, and from here you can take a tour of our Studios to see how the world’s favourite miniature cottages are made.

Muncaster Castle and Gardens

Muncaster Castle and Gardens

Contact Details:

Muncaster Castle and Gardens, Ravenglass, West Cumbria.
Tel: 01229 717 614


Website Address:
www.muncaster.co.uk

Muncaster Castle is said to be haunted by ghosts, including the legendary Tom Fool. Muncaster is also headquarters of the World Owl Trust, you will find one of the largest collections of owls in existence. Explore the gardens and maze. 

Museum of Lakeland Life

Museum of Lakeland Life

Contact Details:

Museum Of Lakeland Life, Abbot Hall, Kendal LA9 5AL
Tel:01539 722464


Website Address:
www.lakelandmuseum.org.uk/

Award winning museum based in Kendal taking you back in time to tell the story of the Lake District and its inhabitants. Disabled access.

Outdoor Cumbria

Outdoor Cumbria

Contact Details:

www.outdoorcumbria.co.uk


Website Address:
www.outdoorcumbria.co.uk

Whatever the weather, the Lake District has activities to suit the most adventurous. Outdoor Cumbria has information about outdoor activities throughout the Lake District.

Ravenglass and Eskdale Railway

Ravenglass and Eskdale Railway

Contact Details:

Ravenglass and Eskdale Railway, Ravenglass, Cumbria.
Tel: 01229 717171


Website Address:
www.ravenglass-railway.co.uk

From the Lake District National Park´s only coastal village of Ravenglass, the Railway winds its way through the secret valley of Miterdale to the village of Eskdale Green. A 7 mile journey of steam, to the foot of England´s highest mountains. Native land of Herdwick sheep, Roe Deer & Buzzards. 

Rheged “The Upland Kingdom Discovery Centre”

Rheged “The Upland Kingdom Discovery Centre”

Contact Details:

Rheged “The Upland Kingdom Discovery Centre”, Redhills, Penrith.
Tel: 01768 868000


Website Address:
www.rheged.com

Situated in Britain’s largest grass covered building, Rheged’s centrepiece is a six storey high cinema screen featuring a dramatic journey back in time through 2,000 years of Cumbria’s history.  There is also a resturant and coffee shop, childrens indoor play area, and speciality shops.