The Helena Thompson Museum, originally known as Park End, was the home of Helena Thompson, M.B.E., J.P., for over seventy years and it was her gift to the people of Workington upon her death, on the condition that it be made into a museum for Workington and the...

Fantastic marine aquarium, with lots of fish on display. We don’t keep any mammals like seals or otters, but have a huge variety of fish and invertebrates (starfish, lobsters, etc) in 45 carefully themed and informative displays. See our petting pools, where you...

The Beacon explores the rich history of this fascinating corner of the Western Lake District. Panoramic views of the Georgian town and harbour from the viewing gallery. Art gallery, full programme of exhibitions and events. Fully accessible. Gift shop. Restaurant....

Step back to the 1770s and experience life as William and his sister Dorothy might have done at this beautiful, homely property.

The beautiful lakes of Buttermere, Crummock Water and Loweswater are surrounded by dramatic high fells, in some of Lakeland's most stunning scenery. Over the fells to the south lies 'Wild Ennerdale', where the National Trust and our partners are working to allow a...

The Museum houses a wealth of objects, pictures, models and paintings that illustrate Maryport's proud maritime and painting tradition. The collection at the Museum was initially based on the donations of items by local resident Miss Annie Robinson, and consisted...

The museum displays the largest group of Roman military altar stones and inscriptions from any site in Britain and unique examples of Romano-British religious sculpture. Most of the objects in the Museum derive from the fort at Maryport and the Roman civil settlement...

Haig Colliery Mining Museum is situated within the site of Haig Pit, on the cliffs high above Whitehaven with the magnificent views of the Scottish Hills and the Isle of Man.

The listed Georgian house situated in the 'gem town' of Cockermouth in the quiet north west corner of the English Lake District is home to the Castlegate House Gallery.

Lowes Court Gallery is also Egremont's Tourist Information Centre.The gallery has constantly changing exhibitions throughout the year. All our staff have a good local knowledge and will be happy to help with any enquiries about places to go and stay in the Egremont...