F o c u s o n t h e W e s t e r n L a k e s

Kirkstile Inn Loweswater CA13 0RU www.kirkstile.com

Nestled in the stunning fells in the heart of the North , a short distance away from Loweswater and Crummock Water, this pub has provided food and shelter since Tudor times with its log fires, oak beams and wealth of history.

Cockermouth Western Lake District www.golakes.co.uk/

The pretty Georgian town of Cockermouth is the ideal place for treating yourself and your loved ones. Its wealth of independent shops caters for all, with homeware, clothes, a traditional toyshop and the quirkiest of hardware shops – one even has its own museum! Foodies will also love the butchers, bakers, fishmonger and delis selling local produce.

Please note - some attractions may have limited winter opening hours. For details of winter opening times, please check websites before visiting.

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Senhouse Roman Museum The Battery, Sea Brows CA15 6JD www.senhousemuseum.co.uk

Dramatically sited on cliffs overlooking the , this award-winning museum houses objects mostly derived from the fort at and the Roman civil settlement attached to it. The museum displays the largest group of Roman military altar stones and inscriptions from any site in Britain - dramatically discovered only a few miles away.

Lakes Distillery Setmurthy, Near CA13 9SJ www.lakesdistillery.com

Opened in 2014, The Lakes Distillery has expanded its portfolio of products and is now producing the award- winning ‘The ONE’ blended whisky, The Lakes Gin and The Lakes Vodka, alongside interactive distillery tours and the highly acclaimed food and drink offering, Bistro at the Distillery.

Please note - some attractions may have limited winter opening hours. For details of winter opening times, please check websites before visiting.

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The Beacon Museum West Strand, CA28 7LY www.thebeacon-whitehaven.co.uk

Situated on Whitehaven's attractive harbour side, The Beacon is home to the town's museum collection. It traces the social, industrial and maritime heritage of the area, using local characters, audio-visual displays and fascinating museum pieces.

Wastwater Western Lake District

Wastwater is 's deepest lake; it lies at the foot of England's highest mountain, Scafell Pike, and was once voted 'Britain's Favourite View'. The road winding along the lakeshore to the head of the Wasdale Valley offers impressive views of the famous screes that drop dramatically to the water’s edge or, if you have a good couple of hours or so, you can walk around the entire perimeter.

Please note - some attractions may have limited winter opening hours. For details of winter opening times, please check websites before visiting.

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The Gincase Mawbray Hayrigg, CA7 4LL www.gincase.co.uk

The Gincase Farm Park has ten acres and 16 paddocks of friendly farm animals all waiting for your attention, including the rabbit and guinea pig pen, where you can catch your own. There is also an indoor farm animal barn with a parrot aviary and fully equipped indoor and outdoor play areas.

The Rum Story Lowther Street, Whitehaven CA28 7DN www.rumstory.co.uk

Leave the heart of Whitehaven's historic port and go back in time to an exotic Caribbean island rainforest at The Rum Story, as you learn more about Cumbria's transatlantic history.

Please note - some attractions may have limited winter opening hours. For details of winter opening times, please check websites before visiting.

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Lakes Escapes Windermere House, Peart Road CA14 3YT www.lakesescapes.co.uk

Lakes Escapes, the first live escape room in West Cumbria, offers different themed rooms to suit a wide range of people. Welcoming groups of between two to six people, the aim is to complete the game objective within 60 minutes and escape the room. Your group will require a good level of common sense, logic, and a keen eye to complete the task in time.

Cumbrian Heavy Horses Baystone Bank Farm, Whicham LA18 5LY www.cumbrianheavyhorses.com

A small, professional, family-run equestrian centre unique in the use of magnificent Clydesdale, Shire and Ardennes heavy horse breeds. Suitable for riders of varying ability, with steadier rides and mounts for the nervous novice and forward going horses for those wishing to experience the thrill of riding a real horse!

Please note - some attractions may have limited winter opening hours. For details of winter opening times, please check websites before visiting.

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Lake District Coast Aquarium South Quay, Maryport CA15 8AB www.coastaquarium.co.uk

The Lake District Coast Aquarium, opened in May 1997, contains over 75 themed tanks containing a collection of the diverse marine life found around the Cumbrian and UK coastline.

Please note - some attractions may have limited winter opening hours. For details of winter opening times, please check websites before visiting.

This information is brought to you by Cumbria Tourism’s #theplacetobe campaign this winter

For more information on activities and attractions in Cumbria visit www.golakes.co.uk/winter