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Fell Foot Park

Nature Disabled access Eating facilities
This park offers stunning views of the Lakeland Fells, substantial picnic areas and rowing boat hire.
Contact: 015395 31273
Address: Ulverston, Cumbria LA12 8NN
Web:www.nationaltrust.org.uk

Go Ape!

Pushchair access Changing facilities available Disabled access Eating facilities
A high wire assault course set 35 ft in the air, made up of swings, rope bridges and slides. Facilities are available for younger children, but only accompanied children aged 10 or over may participate in the assualt course.
Contact: 0870 420 7876
Address: Grizedale Forest Visitor Centre, Grizedale, Ambleside, Cumbria LA22 OQJ
Web:www.goape.co.uk

Haig Colliery Mining Museum

Museum Pushchair access Disabled access Eating facilities
This coal mine is over 600 years old and was worked from the thirteenth century, by monks from St Bees Abbey, right up until its abrupt closure in 1986. It is now a museum.
Contact: 01946 599949
Address: Solway Road, Kells, Whitehaven, Cumbria CA28 9BG
Web: www.haigpit.com

Helena Thompson Museum

Museum Disabled access
A small museum with artefacts of local historical interest, including ceramics, artwork and costumes.
Contact: 01900 326255
Address: Park End Road, Workington, Cumbria CA14 4DE
Web: www.htmworkington.com

Honister Slate Mine

Disabled access Eating facilities
Enjoy a guided tour of Britain's only working underground slate mine.
Contact: 01768 777230
Address: Honister Pass, Borrowdale, Keswick, Cumbria CA12 5XN
Web: www.honister-slate-mine.co.uk

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