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Things to do around Cumbria
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World of Animals - home to hundreds of friendly animals including traditional favorites, endangered species, birds of prey and reptiles. A great deal is under cover so rain need not spoil your visit... | |
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The aquarium attraction that attracts high praise and repeat visits. All the basic information you need to know about the aquarium is contained in its pages We are family friendly and totally accessible for the disabled. | |
| The English Lake District is the most beautiful natural terrain I know. In 1990 I was fortunate enough to be able to come to live here permanently and walk the Lakeland fells to my heart's content. This site is dedicated to all those who explore the area on foot. | ||
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"Who comes not hither ne'er shall know how beautiful the world below..." William Wordsworth, 1778. | |
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All the family will enjoy a visit
to the Museum -with a walk down an Edwardian street scene, and a visit to
an eighteenth century kitchen! The Museum and its collections will fascinate,
and give you a chance to learn a little more about the past of the lake
District. |
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The award winning Aquarium of the Lakes is a unique freshwater aquarium featuring the UKs largest collection of freshwater fish. We are fully experienced in offering enjoyable, educational and fun birthday parties for children of all ages. | |
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Sitting in an open carriage being pulled behind a narrow-gauge steam engine up a beautiful valley towards Englands highest mountain, buzzards circling overhead, fern covered fells rising on either side, forest here and there, the distinctive Herdwick Sheep grazing in dry stone-walled fields. You trundle past small hamlets and under bridges were people wave as you pass. The engine toot-toots, announcing its arrival at the next tiny station. Everyone is smiling | |