Doctor Henry Duncan opened the first savings bank in 1810, and it stood in the original Ruthwell Parish Bank, where the Savings Bank Museum now...

John Paul Jones is often referred to as ‘The Father of the American Navy’ and was a man who lived in this rural area of...

This museum is dedicated to the history of this small community and the area that surrounds it. Filled with great examples of local arts...

This beautiful Georgian townhouse is located within the charming town of Cockermouth in Cumbria, and is noted as the birthplace of William Wordsworth in 1770....

Jennings Brewery is situated in the shadow of historic Cockermouth Castle. Discover how our real ales are still brewed in the traditional way using pure...

Elva Plain is a small stone circle on the southern slope of Elva Hill near Cockermouth in Cumbria. It’s located in the middle of a...

Scale Force lies to the south of Crummock Water, near the village of Buttermere (and close to Keswick). It’s the highest waterfall in the...

Castlegate House is a commercial gallery specialising in northern and Scottish artists. Sited in a beautiful Georgian House it mounts 8 exhibitions each year and...

Part of Hadrian’s Wall World Heritage Site, the museum is sited on cliffs overlooking the harbour at Maryport. The oldest antiquarian collection in the country,...

Maryport has a long history that is associated with the sea, and many of the people here have been involved with maritime affairs, or are...

Here is a real hands-on opportunity to meet Cumbria’s most famous residents. Visitors are guaranteed a wonderfully woolly experience as we bring you face-to-face...

The Lake District Coast Aquarium is an award winning, privately owned medium-sized aquarium. We specialise in native British aquatic life and have 20 years’ experience...

Meadowbank Farm Artists Studio – a 21st century artists studio exhibiting paintings by Sue Glassford and other invited artists and a 17th century thatched Cumbrian...

Scotland is home to a great deal of beautiful buildings, and this castle has to be amongst them, as one of the most impressive....

Carlisle Racecourse is situated at Blackwell on the outskirts of the historic, Borders city of Carlisle in Cumbria. Set in open countryside, the undulating course...

Trotters World of Animals is home to hundreds of friendly animals including traditional favourites, endangered species, birds of prey and reptiles with parts many under...

There is plenty to occupy the whole family here at this charming country house in the Scottish countryside. The collection celebrates the national costumes...

Come along to our showroom and view the sumptuous elegant fancy tweeds and fabrics designed and manufactured at the Linton Mill in Carlisle. The fabrics...

Founded in 1122, Carlisle Cathedral is an impressive building, dominating the skyline from across the city. The building is rich both in decoration and in...

Located close to the Scottish border, the city of Carlisle has enjoyed a long and interesting history. This museum is located within the treasury...