local attractions

MUSEUMS AND ART GALLERIES

Beatrix Potter Gallery, Hawkshead

Main Street, Hawkshead, Cumbria, LA22 0NS

Telephone: 015394 36355

This unique gallery is housed in a 17th Century Lakeland town house and contains a fascinating exhibition of the life of Beatrix Potter. It includes many of her original works and story book illustrations. The exhibition features displays on the major new film Miss Potter, starring Renee Zellweger and Ewan McGregor, plus original watercolours used to illustrate The Tale Of Tom Kitten - which is celebrating it's 100th birthday.

Opening Times:

28th May - 31st August   10.30am - 4.30pm   Closed Friday

1st Sept - 21st Oct         10.30am - 4.30pm    Closed Thursday and Friday

22nd Oct - 28th Oct        10.30am - 4.30pm   

Admission by timed ticket issued on arrival to all visitors. Shop is open occassional extra days in winter. Last admission 30 mins before closing.

Prices:

Adult       £3.80

Child       £1.90

Family     £9.50

Discount for Hill Top ticket holders

 

The Lowes Court Gallery

12 Main Street, Egremont, Cumbria, CA22 2DW

Telephone: 01946 820693

A fascinating gallery showing a wide range of painting, prints and craft work. Monthly exhibitions by emerging and established artists and craftspeople. G

Opening Times:

Jan - Feb    Mon - Sat    10am - 1pm

Mar - Dec   Mon, Tue, Thur, Fri And Sat    10am - 5pm

                 Wed                                     10am - 1pm

 

Cumberland Pencil Museum

Southey Works, Keswick, Cumbria, CA12 5NG

Telephone: 017687 73626

The Cumberland Pencil Museum is the only attraction in the world devoted exclusively to the rich and fascinating history of the pencil. From the discovery of Borrowdale graphite in the early 1500's to the formation of the Cumberland Pencil Company in 1832, the museum charts the development of the humble pencil through the centuries.

Opening Times:

9.30am - 4pm    Daily

 

Kendal Museum

Station Road, Kendal, Cumbria, LA9 6BT

Telephone: 01539 7213744

Kendal Museum is home to one of the largest collections of minerals from the Lake District and Northern England. You can see some of these rare and beautiful rocks and minerals on display in the upstairs gallery. Come face to face with animals from every continent, from aardvark to zebra. The amazing collection in the World Wildlife Gallery contains many creatures which are today extinct, rare or endangered. The celebrated author and fell walker Alfred Wainwright was curator of Kendal Museum for 30 years. There s a dedicated display where you can see a reconstruction of his office, original maps and drawings, his trademark pipe and even his walking socks.

Opening Times:

Thurs, Fri and Sat  12-5pm

 

The Dock Museum

North Road, Barrow In Furness, Cumbria, LA14 2PW

Telephone: 01229 894444

A unique building in a stunning coastal setting built within a Victorian dry dock. The museum tells the story of Barrow and its rapid growth from a small farming village in the early nineteenth century, to a town famed throughout the world for its industrial production and innovation. The Dock Museum integrates displays of objects, photographs, models, computers and film shows in a manner to enthuse, inform and entertain. Displays include the new film show, a collection of spectacular ship models, interactive computer kiosks, Shipbuilders to the World and the Social History of Barrow. The landscaped water front site has an adventure playground and walkways and a cafe.

Opening Times:

3rd Apr - 28th Oct     Wed to Fri  10.00am - 5pm

                               Sat & Sun  11am - 5pm

31st Oct - 18th Mar    Wed to Fri  10.30am - 4pm

                                Sat & Sun  11am - 4.30pm