Beautiful spot to visit !! I really enjoyed my trip to Red Deer Range. The area is peaceful and very scenic — even the drive there is lovely. There’s plenty of free parking with lots of space, which makes visiting easy. I bought some carrots and had a great time feeding the deer, which was such a nice experience. Definitely worth a visit if you enjoy nature and wildlife!

Really great up close encounter with the deer. You're invited to feed them carrots and apples (bring your own) and there's the option to camp overnight in your van for £10. There's a small hide which is a welcome break from the beautiful Scottish rain 🌧 😀

Great little place to check in on the red deer and share an apple! There’s a viewing room too. Would have been nice to have a donation box or QR code to be able to leave donation to help support the work being undertaken to look after these animals.

Near the car park with a little lookout on some red deer (looks like a bird watch house, just for deer)!. There are little holes in the fence to feed the deer some vegetables: I suggest apples and carrots, though no bread or sweets. You can get close ups of the deer sitting around in their habitats. Beautiful scenery!

Wonderful experience. The deer are so friendly and not really fussy on what they eat! We gave them lettuce, carrots, apples and celery. They ate them all! Just note, dogs aren't allowed near the deer. But you the deer are right by the car park, and you probably won't spend more than 10 minutes there so okay to leave them in the car. There's a little indoor area that you can sit down too which is nice.

What a great experience! The red deer are very sweet, and the hide has many windows through which visitors can feed them. Be aware, there is no way to purchase food on-site, so you will need to bring your own. The deer like fruit and vegetables, so things like carrots and apples are much appreciated. They can - and will - eat a surprising amount, so if you want to feed several deer, bring plenty of produce with you. The hide is a very, very short distance from the on-site car park, so the experience is great for those who cannot walk far. There are chairs in the hide for visitors to sit and observe the deer.

We visited after calling at the goat park (who didn't show). We visited here, and before we were at the fence, the Deer were there waiting. They are very friendly, tame and can seriously eat. We took two bags of Carrotts & twelve apples, which I divided into four. They just devoured it all. But there were about a dozen Deer mainly Does and the odd young Buck. Well worth a visit, but beware of the flies and take some anti bacterial wipes as they are not shy to share their saliva with you.

We arrived a little before opening to take a short walk around the substantial grounds. Plenty butterflies and Brambles along the paths. The Ice-cream was especially nice with over 20 flavours to choose from and also Dog friendly flavours. The setup is very nice with plenty seating inside and out and lots of parking. A nice detour in our day

Visited in a wet day during October break, nice log burner on and seating available (dogs welcome inside, think they have updated their policy as sign outside said otherwise). Had ice cream even though it was not the weather for it lol. Very tasty, but disappointing selection of flavours (maybe about 10). Downside was the staff didn’t seem interested in engaging with customers, or clearing up afterwards. Dirty dishes left on the table next to us even though 4 staff standing at counter doing nothing. Outside looks like good to explore the nature trail and not sure if mini golf was still open due to weather.

Easy to follow signs from the A75 - it's a little way, tucked away, surrounded by lovely countryside. The farm itself is way bigger than I was expecting with spaces for ice cream or cheese workshops and, of course shops to buy some from. It's a shame that the outside adventure playground is closed for good - it looked like it was an amazing setup. It's well worth a visit and I for one will be heading there again soon!

Great place for the kids. Plenty to keep the kids happy. Clean tidy and staff super friendly and more than happy to help. The only down would be the food on offer. They would do their self a wonder if they put on more options for their food. My kids had a great time and even the rain didnt dampen their spirts. Plenty of seating inside and outside. The icecream was definitely a great treat and delicious. They even have little birds that will land right next too you at the outside seating to the amazement to my smaller children.

This place was on our list of things to do while we visited Dumfries. Called in on a Sunday afternoon. We assumed it must have been a busy lunch service as all the tables were covered in dirty dishes. Ordered lunch which took almost an hour to arrive was set down on the table mixed in with the previous occupants dirty dishes. The ice cream was very nice. Very disappointing and extremely overpriced.

Stopped to eat our picnic lunch at their picnic area which is in dire need of some attention - overgrown grass and unsteady benches. I remember coming to the place as a child and it being an awesome adventure playground. It has since closed down and nothing more than a small cafe with excellent ice cream with plenty of walking trails. Looks like there is a crazy golf course that also needs major attention. Gutted to see a once exciting tourist stop fall into such dull and sad ways.

We spent an enjoyable afternoon here. It's best suited for children 6+ I'd say, with most of the larger attractions geared towards children of that age and above. Staff were friendly and seemed happy enough to help. The zip line and drop slide are great fun, as is the "Go Boing" section. The cafe and shop were reasonably priced and we enjoyed our visit. The ticket prices are pretty steep with children 6+ being charged the same price as adults for admission, although adults who simply want to watch can go for free. All in all, a nice day out.

Great place for family day out. Both indoor and outdoor playgrounds were good fun. Didn't do chocolate making as our wee one is still too small for that, but will be back.

The children did a chocolate making experience which they loved. Good value for the experience. The place itself offers an amazing indoor soft play and a great outdoor play area too. The menu is lovely, great quality if a slight bit on the pricey side. Overall an excellent place to visit for the family.

The young girl on the desk as we came in was lovely. She was very welcoming and professional. She explained everything very well and really is fantastic at her job. It was such a delight, especially as she was our first point of contact coming in. The other staff were ok but didn’t really go out their way to smile or even speak when they were serving us - but I appreciate they were maybe just busy. The food was lovely and was served in good time. The play area is fantastic and my toddler loved it. Outside was great too, although I did notice some of the equipment was pretty rusty and there was a big hole in the floor on one of the ships. The big slides were so much fun. Plenty of room for the kids to play outside and benches for the parents to sit. Would have loved if they had a chocolate workshop on for my toddler but as far as I could see, these only take place term time. We will be back for one of those. All in all it’s a great place for the kids and the chocolate was yummy. I got some Dubai chocolate and some treats for the kids. Would definitely recommend to anyone looking for somewhere to take the kids.

Have several times and the food was really good, this visit the food was awful and I was ill for 24 hours. The tables were not cleaned properly just the tops wiped. Unfortunately children get food around the sides and that was left, this has happened on every visit. Unfortunately I lost a very special ring. Informed a member of staff straight away and was told to telephone the next day. I rang and got an answer machine that went through everything even accounts before it ringing through. It just rang and rang eventually it cut off it cost me over £6 and all for nothing. We went back to see if my ring had been found. Nobody knew anything about my ring. Explained how much it had cost me to telephone them. The lady said we don’t have enough staff to answer the phone. So why was I told to telephone? The soft play and outdoor play is good.

Kids had an absolute blast (aged 2 and 5) making their chocolate- we did the supporting carers booking so myself and my wife could come in and help for free. So not too unreasonable price wise. The indoor and outdoor play areas were so great for the girls to enjoy - they absolutely loved it. I felt the chocolate shop offerings didn’t seem that outstanding. We ended up getting the chocolate stick selection box which was pretty good, but not amazing. Prices seemed a little expensive on the whole in there. However that being said, The hot chocolate was very very good - rich, creamy and sweet - highly recommend getting this when you are there! The staff were really friendly and I would highly recommend this as a little trip when in the area for young children especially when the weather is not so good.

Had probably one of the best days out with the grandchildren. The indoor soft play and the outdoor play area were brilliant. The café served amazing food too. Last but not least the chocolate factory. The kids loved making their chocolate using their imagination. I will definitely come back here even if the kids are not with us.

Went today for our sons birthday today £23 per child, worth the money, they got to make 3 different things, a lolly, chocolate bar and you got to pick what your other chocolate wanted to look like ours did a love heart, dinosaur and a rabbit. The girl who showed and help them what to do was lovely. The soft play is really good, unfortunately they didn't go outside due to the rain but looks really good so we are going to go back when it's warmer. Very lovely staff. Would highly recommend.

Lovely walk with Kites and Buzzards overhead. Quiet hides and plenty of lovely benches to sit and think. Very helpful volunteer at the main office and I believe that boat trips to the castle are available when volunteers are available. Sadly not when we visited but that didn’t spoil our enjoyment

Nice looking castle from afar unfortunately the boats were off the day wee went, lovely surroundings though had a nice walk round.

Unfortunately, this is the third Historic Scotland site I have visited in Dumfries within 4 days that has been closed, with the same signs and no hint of when it might reopen. It's a nice walk across the nature reserve to see the castle from a distance but ultimately it's currently a walk with a view of a castle. It's a shame you can't even go on the boat and walk around the outside, even if you can't go inside.

Great return visit to Threave Castle. We just come for the nature trail walk which was great. Even discovered some new parts this year. Enjoyed watching the Peregrine Falcons on the castle, didn’t see the Ospreys this time. Well worth a visit if you are in the area - especially if you link in with a trip into Castle Douglas and a visit to Threave Gardens!

Castle on an island. You can't get across but there's a lovely circular walk of about 2k , with lots of benches and bird hides and ospreys were nesting in April. Car park. Allow an hour

A great place for a short walk, 1 to 2 miles. You can't access the castle itself but you get good views of it. The walk has multiple hides for nature watching. We saw ospreys!

This is a fantastic castle that sits on its own island there is a free car park that leads onto the walk to the castle which is 0.5 miles away the footpath is very well maintained and could be accessed via a good mobility wheel chair.There are various hides for bird watching mainly the ospreys that nest nearby. The castle itself is closed due to the ongoing HSE reviews that seem to have closed almost all historic Scotland sites which I don't agree with as no work seems to be going on at any of them that I have seen but the views are worth while as are the ospreys however I didn't see them on the day we visited there is a visitor center at the car park.

What a lovely relaxing garden! We were able to get in with our English NT membership. It is quite easy to find. Threave Garden is a little hilly, but not too much of a challenge and plenty of seats. Some spectacular trees and amazing flower borders too. Clearly a lot of love has gone into the place. I wish we had the energy to visit the nature reserve...maybe next time! The cafe had a lot of choice and was very clean. The staff were very friendly. There was an amazing view from the terrace, over the gardens and beyond.

Visited Threave Garden with my family , including 3 dogs. The car park was full on arrival at around 1130am but on speaking with staff we were advised to park on the grass verges on the approach road. We all ate at the restaurant and took advantage of the outside seating area, although dogs were allowed inside too. There were plenty of tables. There was a fair selection of foods available and vegan options too. Really reasonably priced also. The gardens were beautiful and very well maintained. Plenty of variety and lots of areas to walk around. Also we were able to get free entry with our English National Trust cards.

Great place to visit, easy walking and very peaceful with some lovely seating despite the number of visitors on the day. Good value and a very pleasant few hours in the many different themed areas of the gardens. The tea room and plant nursery areas were also very pleasant, we would certainly return.

Fantastic garden, well maintained by the garden team and trainees. Lots to see, a full day's visit even if the house is shut on your visit (we went on a Friday in mid-July). Scones were superb, one of the best had in Dumfries and Galloway.

Great spot for a wander, or to look at wildlife. Year round interest in gardens, which are approximately 60 acres. Sensible shoes required if you want to walk the woodland trails. The Walled Garden is very impressive, with fresh fruit and veg to buy!

Must visit if nearby, worth the drive! Will be retuning several times for sure. Definitely get a map at the front desk, this place is huge! Cafe is great, coffee was good and the cakes were fab! Walled garden and the garden of contemplation are worth a visit. The bridge and water feature across from the walled garden is gorgeous and so serene. Even on a rainy day, this place is beautiful. Staff were fab, especially Tracy! Gift shop is good too, lots of choice and not too pricey!

Nice gardens (although we visited quite late in the season to see it at its best), with woodland walk and a nice cafe with friendly staff. Dog friendly too (on lead).

This is the home of one of my ancestors, so I was thrilled to be able to walk the grounds! The castle is very large. There are plenty of parking spaces, also an area to park and have lunch. Visitors were having a great time riding bikes while I was there. Dog friendly and sheep for as far as the eyes can see! Visiting the grounds was free and well worth the time as there are several trees on site that are very old and beautiful. Recommend a visit!

Beautiful castle and surrounding scenery. Booked a tour in advance- well worth doing and very interesting. There is a Rembrandt painting that can be viewed as part of the tour- a nice bonus! Our tour guide was incredibly knowledgeable and had a great sense of humour. The gardens are beautiful and well maintained. We had lunch in the Castle Cafe afterwards which was tasty with generous portions. Lovely gift shop with a great selection.

Amazing place to visit with dogs that are happier off lead. Went twice in a week we loved it that much. Great walking routes, did multiple of them. Only paid for parking @ £2.50 for the whole day which is a steal. Cafe was lovely and reasonably priced. Would highly recommend.

Drumlanrig castle and grounds are beyond anything we have been to before, the pink castle is stunning packed full of history amazing paintings and furniture. To be able to get so close to the Rembrandt was a real honour and a highlight of the tour. Gary the tour guide was brilliant really helping us understand the history easily he is very knowledgeable. The grounds are perfectly manicured it’s a real credit to all the staff who maintain the castle and grounds, the castle is still used and lived in by the duke and family he was there on our visit. Make sure to book the castle tour in advance as they fill up quickly

Beautiful grounds and an interesting looking building from the outside. Quite annoyed that the guy who took our money told us we could look round the castle as much as we liked, only to find out he meant from the outside. Seemed expensive without access to the castle.

What a fantastic day out . Loads to see and do. We did the castle tour and it was really interesting Gary the tour guide was fantastic . I would highly recommend taking a visit. The gardens are beautiful .

A full day out. Kids will love the play park and space. Adults will love the garden grounds and castle. It has something for everyone and the gardens are incredible.

Very interesting museum about the lead mining in the area. It is worth doing the tour as the guides are very knowledgeable . Stuart was very interactive with the tour members. The cafe was exceptional. The food was well cooked and reasonably priced. There are toilets and a gift shop here. The car parking is free to customers, although the part by the museum is small there is an overflow slightly up the hill.

Fantastic and unique experience. Me and my husband had a great time despite the rain. Highly recommend the tour, our guide Stuart was so knowledgeable and entertaining. I've already talked a few colleagues into visiting.

just reading some of the comments and can only assume they went to the wrong place!! £20 for a tour, 1-1 1/2 hours... rent over heads tour guides wages....? hardly a rip off, your supporting something special its more than just a fee, Chris in at the main desk was very friendly chatty and accommodating the guide was Davie, outstanding local knowledge chatty helpful and again accommodating not to mention his poem reading!! the work in digging that mine out and extending the tour in its self is an achievement!! if ever you need a pair of hands to come dig please it would be an absolute pleasure!! yes its a remote location yes its relatively small, but it makes up for it with authenticity character and charm!! and the food at the café is perfect and not over priced! ill be back for sure! Will

Set in some amazing countryside, with a very welcoming atmosphere. I only expected a mine trip, and got a tour of the village with alot of history and a musuem. With an excellent little tea room serving Full Scottish Breakfasts, and some great walks in the area. Really is a good day out

It was an afterthought that we stopped at this place for a tour of the mines, but it should've been our main event. We were so impressed and had a great time! Our guide Steve was very friendly and informative. There is quite a lot to the mines and you will have to wear a helmet (you are likely going to hit your head as you can't quite stand straight through most of it), part of it drips a lot so take a jacket. Following the tour of the mines, we were guided to the cottages and the fascinating library etc. All in, it took an hour and a half, and then there is a little museum in the main building. We were too late to book online but called up and were told there was plenty of space to just turn up. Free parking and toilets.

What an amazing place to visit. First of all the staff were so welcoming. They were not stuffy but really nice people to be around. Stuart, our guide, a qualified geologist, was amazing. He brought the place to life. Without him, it was a hole in the ground. With him, it was an adventure into the past.

Nice atraction for all family with panning experience and travel mine and village. Steward is very lovely and fun tour guide from lead museum. I strongly recommend order tickets before visit because is short parking places arounds.

Fantastic place for both kids and adults. Much cheaper than most similar places. Staff are very friendly and always seem to be happy to answer any questions. Amazing scenery, fun things to do, could easily spend the whole day here! Lots of slides, tobogins, play park, bouncy pillows, go carts, hay barn, trampolines and a little train ride which you can go on more than once. Fed lots of animals, there was a petting session with guinea pigs, rabbits and ferrets and then kids fed milk to the baby lambs. They loved it! Just be aware that some animals, (a goat in our case) are very clever, and whilst you feed another animal they grab the feed bag out of your hands 🤣 All very funny though. Oh and there's a lovely cafe and delicious ice cream to end your day off. Perfect day, thanks we will be back again when next in Scotland! 😁👍

Honestly, one of, if not, THE best open farm we have ever visited across Ireland and Scotland! Loads of space, amazing cafe, plenty of opportunities to get up close and personal with the animals and loads of activities for the kids. We loved it and highly recommend a visit for young and old!

Great park, plenty parking and fair priced. Kids absolutly shattered on the way home, just way i like it to be. Guess it was the outdoor activities and dragging the seats to the top of the slides repeatedly. Disappointed boat pond closed due to lack of water And quad bikes also closed. But my kids still had a blast without so 5*

This place was absolutely fantastic family day out, we visited out of season so there wasn't crowds of people. There was so much to do for children and adults alike. All the outdoor slides and activities were so much fun!!! The kids loved feeding the animals and the cafe was a lovely spot to grab lunch. Would highly recommend a visit if in the area but also worth making the trip if travelling from further afield.

Feed the animals, hold rabbits.and guinea pigs. Lots to keep young and older kids occupied. Plenty of benches for picnic use. We had an excellent day

What an amazing place. My son (2 1/2) loved it Plenty of things to do, Staff very friendly and knowledgeable Food is reasonable priced Great value for price to get in Wheelchair/pushchair friendly Toilets very clean Lovely cafe very clean

Need kids to burn off some energy this place is perfect. the cafe was fantastic food not expensive and tasty loved the ice-cream. Staff very friendly.

Very welcoming reception, very informative Great interactive displays and building bricks in the Sellafield exhibition. Can't comment on anything else as we have been here for an hour and my 5yo son doesn't want to leave 😂 Managed to get to the other floors finally, great interactive exhibitions on all levels. A good way to spend 2 to 3 hours

Having visited Whitehaven many times we have never been into the Beacon Museum. We'll be back again. They had a exhibition downstairs which was worth a look, then 4 floors to explore. A brilliant interactive secrion where the kids could explore and be kids. Plus some great views over Whitehaven from the topfloor. We thought we would be about an hour but it easily passed 2 hours. Friendly staff, clean facilities and worth the money. Thank you.

Really enjoyed our visit. It was a weekday in October so quite quiet. Friendly staff. Exhibitions cover all eras of local history. Really informative gallery about Sellafield. Very interactive throughout. Loved the cafe on the lower ground floor.

We visited this museum as a family of four during the summer holidays. We were met at reception by friendly smiling staff. The whole museum had many interactive activities for young and older children alike which was great for our 8 year old, keeping him thoroughly entertained throughout as well as being enjoyable for my 16 year old daughter. We had a great time at the Beacon museum!

Excellent venue and setting overlooking the marina/harbour. The WW2 display was informative and touching at the same time. Varied exhibits and well worth a visit if you are in the area.

Great titanic exhibition, lots of things for the kids to play with including a free VR mine trip, A video tour of Sellafield nuclear reactor along with information and history of nuclear, Great views from the top with free industrial binoculars! Only a few minor broken exhibits but overall in great condition, They give you a wristband that allows you to come and go during the day, we spent two hours in here but to fully experience the exhibits expect to spend nearly a day in here it is pretty cool!

We do like museums, and have been here 4 hours and still have not been able to tear ourselves away. Great cafe too!

Fascinating and thought provoking museum which needs more promotion. All about the Jefferson family, rum and the slave trade. Not a huge museum but packed with interesting artifacts and information. Fully accessible to the three floors for wheelchair users. Small gift shop and a cafe attached for light meals and drinks. Rum and drink shop for adults.

A wonderful museum dedicated to Rum, the museum is wheelchair friendly and has accessible WC. There is a cafe and gift shop on site. Parking is on the main street. The museum is set off the high street, and it's the actual building that was used to make Jefferson's Rum. The building is old and has a lot of character. There are some areas that make us a bit claustrophobic, and it can get a bit warm and stuffy inside. There are a lot of reading materials giving insight into Whitehaven's dark rum history, which is quite fascinating and quite terrible at the same time. Don't forget to check out the gift store and also the main shop off the high street. The rum raisin chocolate fudge looks great with different selections of rum to buy and sample. It's worth a visit if you're in Whitehaven.

This was worth visiting, plenty of info and decent displays and videos. They had a good variety of activity sheets for children. It's more text heavy than interactive. Spent about 1 hr 20 here with kids from 9 to 14.

Last entry is at 3pm and place closes at 4pm. Lovely staff and must visit place if you interested to know and learn facts about rum making and history. Amazon forest theme was nice for photography. This place is on the high street and might require more money to run the place. It’s kind of quiet and the profit are given to local harbour for development. They also have varieties of rum you can buy.

Must go to place for anyone that is a fan of rum. It takes you on a journey from the rain forest, making of rum, how rum came to Britain, history of rum in the navy and few other bits. Two adult tickets were less then £20 and we got a coupon for £5 off a large bottle of rum. After the museum we went into the gift shop. Spent at least an hour talking to the lovely lady in the shop even gave us free rum samples (samples meant to cost £1, PRICE OF SAMPLE TAKEN OFF PRICE OF FULL BOTTLE IF YOU PURCHASED IT) I spent about £90 in the shop 3 medium bottles of rum and rum chocolates box. Fully recommend it for anyone in lakes.

Hands down the best museum I've ever visited! It's tucked away down a random street but it's so in depth and well decorated it's worth it. I'd try and go there every time I'm in or near the Lake District

Great history Friendly staff And the rums not bad either

The road to the castle is a disaster! The gift shop and castle are worthy the visit. Staff very friendly and welcoming. We didn't go into the castle but I did take the dog around the moat as suggested by a staff member. I took lots of pictures. Beautiful views, the only thing that was a slight inconvenience is i didn't wear the right footwear! It's was a little wet around the back of the castle and my feet got soaked. Obviously this is my fault and no fault of the castle grounds. I was wearing trainers, I'd recommend boots or Wellingtons. Beautiful place though.

Absolutely loved this place. Soo unique in design. We visit lots of castles up and down the country and this is one of the most memorable. Beautiful surroundings, loads of history and some very knowledgeable, friendly staff. We will revisit, next time we pass through. Highly recommended

Our favorite castle of the 10 we visited on our 2 week roadtrip. Loved the kind staff and how you feel like you have the place to yourself to explore. It really feels like a fairytale with a moat and original site you can walk to nearby. So pictaresque and worth the drive.

Fabulous little castle, really interesting place with loads of history. Only a short journey from Dumfries. We didn't have to book ahead of time and were able to park easily. They also have a great little shop and small cafe. Lots of places to have a picnic and the area is great for dogs, with some nice paths and walks

Great place to visit, some restoration work being carried out, at present.Good car parking area, gift shop and video area to educate you on the history of the site. You do a small walk to the original castle site. Well worth a visit. Some areas of the castle are not accessible by wheel chair, for obvious reasons.

My favorite Castle of my first 9 days in Scotland. This one has a moat, like a true castle should. The draw bridge was destroyed centuries ago, along with part of the roof, and sections of it have been exposed to the elements for some time. There are sections repaired allowing access to the multiple levels where there is a roof protection that section. The prison was in good condition too. Crazy to know the prisoners were just tossed from 2 stories into the pit. Don’t bother checking out the original castle a short walk away, as it is flattened, and the perimeter blocks are all left near foundation level. Check out my photos.

Very interesting Castle/s. Parts were closed off but there was enough to have a wander around (albeit it's not particularly large for a castle. The staff in the shop/visitor centre were helpful and friendly. Worth a visit if you like castles/historic buildings.

It was the best small town museum I have ever been to. Well laid out,excellent signage. Very friendly and knowledgeable staff about all things local a must visit if you ever go to Biggar.

Fabulous wee museum...the volunteer staff were absolutely fantastic. Made us really welcome and gave us a great insight into some other exhibits...highly recommended.

Fantastic wee museum. The replica shops were fascinating. Tip - if you visit the museum there is reserved parking spaces with no time limit for visitors at the door. Most of the parking in Biggar is for a limited time

Great little museum. Although most of the exhibits are aimed at an adult audience, there's a couple of hunt and quiz type things for kids as well as dressing up and toy boxes which kept my 3 year old occupied for two hours while the adults enjoyed the museum. The staff were so friendly and helpful and the exhibits are so varied that there really is something for everyone in here. Very enjoyable and fascinating place. Five stars

I miss thé scatted museums across biggar but the new museum has a fantastic collection of displays helping everyone who’s interested learn about the history of biggar and the area

My grandson loved going round this little museum. It is full of interesting things with loads of information. We especially loved the old shops and my grandson loved playing at peaver. He also really enjoyed finding all the objects on the treasure hunt. He was also tickled pink at receiving a William Wallace badge because he had completed the treasure hunt. We can heartily recommend a visit to the Museum if you are in Biggar. The toilets are also spotlessly clean. 5 stars⭐

A huge amount of local history and artifacts in such a small area at such a great price.

A Doors open day opportunity to visit. A family run puppet theatre for all ages. To get a look around the theatre and learn about its history was really interesting. Also, a treat to see part of a small show. There was also a cafe, visitors shop and an antique sale. The staff were very friendly and nothing was any bother. Well worth going to a puppet show.

The kids really enjoyed their visit to the puppet theatre. Looking forward to going back for their Christmas show!

Amazing staff and brilliant to see the theatre still looking as good as I remember it as a kid! Excellent that the seats and table pre show are reserved to save you rushing for seats together as a family. Was amazing to take my kids along with my mum. Unlocked some memories! Forgot all about blowing the candles out at the start of the show.

A national treasure. I came to many shows as a boy and now 30+ years later I'm back with my own son who absolutely loves it. The shows are fun and interactive and well pitched for young children. The theatre is absolutely beautiful.

This was simply fantastic - my 2 and 5 year olds loved it. And a lovely lunch table service made it a memorable afternoon out. The kids can't wait to go back!

What a legitimately warm and wonderful experience. Three Adults and one toddler enjoyed this Saturday morning show from beginning to end. We will happily return and would recommend it to anyone for a very cute, very fun experience that everyone in the family would enjoy.

Family feel to a great day out for kids! My two boys are 15 months and were just about able to enjoy it while all older children loved it - a great experience.

We stopped here for a lunch break on a coach journey to Scotland. Lots of space in the car park, and excellent toilet facilities. Enjoyed browsing around the shop, which offered a wide range of ladies and men's clothing, outdoor wear, shoes, homewares and gifts. Some beautiful ladies knitwear! Prices were reasonable, and there was a clearance sale with some great bargains. There's a whisky shop that sells not only whisky but also mead, wines made from various fruits, and cider, and a Scottish shop where you can find anything from tartan kilts, scarves and throws to preserves and other nice foodie gifts. Bought some Scottish confectionery, and the lady who served me was really helpful and friendly. There's also an interesting little exhibition about the mill's history and heritage, with weaving looms and a spinning wheel on display. The café had a good selection of sandwiches, children's lunch packs, breakfasts, cakes and drinks, but the queue was long and slow moving, which I found frustrating when we had only limited time here. There were clearly not enough staff to cope with the large number of visitors. Couldn't fault my ham sandwich however; it was freshly made, generously filled and good value at £3.95. Worth a stop here if you're travelling up to Scotland.

It's absolutely massive, loads of stock, one of the largest selections of shortbread I've seen, and everything is at a competitive price (not motorway service prices). Toilets at the back of the store were quite good quality, plentiful. The general feel of the store was a bit dated, but I don't mind it.

NOT a woollen mill. Don't come here expecting to be able to buy local Scottish wool. Check prices carefully as they have big signs with low prices and then tiny price stamp with nearly double the price. Very disappointing.

Large car park in front of shop dedicated to coaches. Smaller car park to the right hand side. Shop is full of products including clothes, food gifts and souvenirs at competitive prices. There is a cafe/restaurant on site. The shop is dog friendly but were told the cafe is not. Shame as we would have liked to have stayed longer. Staff are friendly and helpful and loved talking to our dog. Have been visiting here for lots of years when taking our holidays to Scotland and always find some great gifts to take home.

Good place to get Scottish souvenirs, clothes and food. Friendly staff, big assortments of everything. When we traveling to Scotland I always buy whisky here

Typical Scottish tourist trap catering for bus tours and other visitors.. Wide range of clothing and typical touristy rubbish. Although selling high end clothes it is quite run down. The restaurant is busy but I can't say anything about the quality of the experience as I didn't use it. Ok if you like highland cow stuffies and tartan.

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Visited Hetland Garden Centre and Dino Park with my extended family of young adults. We all ate at the garden centre's cafe which had a well catered menu with options for vegans and intolerances. There was also a good selection of delectable cakes and desserts. A little on the expensive side but the food and service were all very good. The Dino Park was reasonably priced at £6 for adults and cheaper for children. The staff member was extremely friendly and helpful and the Park itself was well laid out with plenty to see and explore.

Absolutely brilliant family day out. We brought our 3yr old son for the first time and he had a great day. He said "best day ever!" Lots to do and see. Not expensive either.

Absolutely rubbish! We paid over £50 to see a bunch of plastic dinosaurs that don't even move...you can walk around it in less than 10 minutes, and they make you pay extra for soft play! The place is an absolute waste of time and money and looking very tired. The restaurant wasn't much better, lots of flies in the cake cabinet and the meals are more like kids party food! Please don't waste your money here! Go to one of the other local amazing farm parks or activities!

The dinosaur trail only takes 10/15m to walk around, but you stop and explore, 'digging' up bones and exploring the area. We stayed for about 2 hours, did three laps and spend an hour in the soft play. Decent hot food, really engaging staff with the kids, and unlike a lot of soft plays not cramped and really well maintained. Absolute must stop with dinosaur obsessed toddlers. A real gem.

Loved it. Went close to opening time and it was so lovely and quiet, perfect for my 3 autistic boys. Lots of different dinosaurs to see and they loved digging for fossils. Nice little playground in the middle for a run around. The soft play was good, not too big so easy to keep an eye on the kids. Staff were all very nice and friendly, talked us through the whole thing before we went in. It was just great.

Great place. Lots of variety for little ones. Good selection of dinosaurs, well landscaped, a lovely wooden park, one of the best soft plays I've ever seen, and the food was delicious. I'm gluten free and they had loads of GF cakes to choose from! My little boy had a brilliant time. We've also been when they decorate it around Christmas time and it looks great

Our 2 year old had a fantastic time, loved the dinosaur models and sound effects, and the playground was really good too. He spent a good 20 minutes playing in there alone. Recommended for any children with a dinosaur interest!

Great waterfall, a good 40 minute uphill walk from the car park. Wander on to the loch on a flatter path to have a breather before heading back down.

Amazing views on this hike! The carpark up to the top of the waterfall is a bit of a steep trek and can be a bit harder if you are less fit than others.Definitely worth sticking with it until the end though trust me. Once you get past the waterfall its a lot less up hill and less steps to climb over.

Amazing place, the waterfall is about 30 minutes walk from the car park (£5 all day parking, big enough to fit camper van) and very steep but worth it in my opinion. We walked the further 30 minutes to loch skeen which was just unbelievably beautiful and quiet. It’s about 2km, not a hard walk after reaching the top of the falls but really worth it!

Wonderful place, fantastic walk up track to top of trail.

I loved coming here! A very peaceful and beautiful place to spend the day! There is quite a lot to do in the area. Speaking to on of the National Trust staff the walk up the taller side of the mountain takes roughly 45 minutes to get to the top. On the smaller side there is also a viewing point that is just as gorgeous and took me around 10 minutes or less to get to the top!

The falls are beautiful, but it’s 100% worth following the path all the way to the loch, which just appears as you round some rocks on the trail. Stunning.

One of the most beautiful places I've ever visited. The drive there from either direction is amazing. The roads are nice to drive on and the views on either side are just incredible. Once there you are greeted by the most beautiful of views of a waterfall. Plenty of space in the car park. There's a small trail that takes you almost to the base of the waterfall and a larger trail that takes you right through the top of the hills and to the top of the waterfall. The views are INCREDIBLE. Photos definitely do not do it justice.

Truly nice place. Everything from the chairs you sit on in the cafe to the toilets to the gift shop to the distillery itself. We did the distillery tour followed by a lunch in the cafe and loved every minute of it. Special mention to Alistair our tour guide who was very knowledgeable and enthusiastic.

An interesting distillery with a rich history and impressive heritage. Investments have brought new life to the authentic place. The guided tour is both engaging and enjoyable. A beautiful setting, home to some truly famous and excellent whiskies. The on-site restaurant is also well worth a visit.

Took a 1836 Tour. Was lucky to have a 1-to-1 tour in the morning with Alistair, my tour guide. He took time to explain the history and answers many of my questions. Would highly recommend having this 1836 tour if time permits for the historical understanding of the "young" distillery.

Truly incredible place. No expense spared when the owners restored this distillery. Everything from the chairs you sit on in the cafe to the toilets to the gift shop to the distillery itself. We did the distillery tour followed by a late lunch in the cafe and loved every minute of it. Special mention to Alisdair our tour guide who was very knowledgeable and personable.

We made an unexpected detour to Annandale distillery and what a wonderful experience. The cafe, the distillery, our guide, even the toilets all done to the highest level. Very enjoyable and fantastic whiskey.

Excellent cafe with great coffee and incredible decor throughout both the cafe and restored distillery . The tour was interesting and informative. The whisky is a cut above just about anything ive tried. The storyman is very reasonably priced but the true champion is the sherry cask man o swords.

Very good tour and tasting, Freddie the guide was knowledgeable, interesting and very helpful. Cafe was very good as well, only had coffee and toasted teacake but both were excellent. The staff were very good as well.

Came here for the distillery tour! We had a fantastic time. It was great to learn new stuff and the drink tasting was amazing. Stopped at the cafe for lunch. Some amazing choices for gluten free food as well as the regular food. Reasonably priced too!

10/10 experience! The location, the tour, the spirits, the atmosphere, the staff and premises! Everything was 100% spot on! Would recommend to anyone who is a fan of gin, vodka, whiskey or just the alchemy behind it all! Our tour host Janice was outstanding. Wish I wasn't so far away, it would be a regular go to! A very well received distillery, set in the stunning Lake District 🫶

Loved this tour today, this is a fairly young distillery, they started producing gin and vodka so they had an income stream until after their first run of whisky, the tasting was great and the guide was very knowledgeable. Bought a few bottles.

Took the tour which was well worth it. Our guide (didn't get their name) was very knowledgeable and at the same time kept it 'real'. It was good to see the transformation from a disused dairy farm to the wonderful distillery today. The tasting was good and enabled sampling of whisky, gin and vodka. Highly recommended.

I had the most fantastic tour of the Kakes Distillery. Janice took me round and she was brilliant! I can highly recommend the tour and their products. The Equinox whisky is superb. Thank you for such a brilliant tour and time.

Fantastic place. The staff were all friendly, professional and knowledgeable. The tour is great and you get a whisky, vodka and gin taster at the end. The shop is very nice and has a great selection of whisky, gin and vodka. It's all immaculate. The bistro is also on site although I found it expensive, for what I got. A beef sandwich at £13.50 which was one slice of sourdough with a bit of beef. Nice but not value for money. Anyway the whisky tour was my thing and it was great. Plenty of on site parking and in a beautiful setting. Credit to the staff and owners who set this up, well done.

Wonderful experience from start to finish. A really informative and interesting tour of the distillery followed by a tasting session. The staff are friendly and made the tour fun. Good to see the process and taste the end results. Shop was good, bought a few bottles to take home. Recommend this to anyone.

I recently visited the Lake District Wildlife Park and really enjoyed the day. The park is set in beautiful countryside with lovely views of the fells, which made the visit feel very relaxing. There is a good variety of animals, from zebras and meerkats to birds of prey, and the enclosures are spacious and well looked after. The staff were friendly and happy to share information, which made it more interesting. It felt calm and family-friendly, not overcrowded, so we could take our time. It’s a great place for children and adults, and I would happily recommend it for a day out.

We booked online for a family of 4. Wonderful day out at wildlife park. Plenty to see, plenty to do. Various animals, birds and playground for children. There is a picnic area outside, dine inside, gift shop, toilets. You can feed some animals with special food from the shop. Generous parking. Overall it was a pleasant experience!

We went in November because we were trying to find something to do because the weather was too bad for our hiking plans, and I am so so glad we found this little gem of a place. The value for money is amazing for all the animals you see. We thought we'd found somewhere to kill a couple of hours but ended up spending 5 hours there and it was easily the best day of our holiday. The staff are so friendly and informative; being able to see the lynx, red panda and gibbon feeds was amazing and the owl display/ talk was really special. Firmly recommend (it is still outdoors so dress accordingly)

Lovely place to spend a few hours surrounded by nature and animals. The park isn’t very big but it’s well laid out and the staff are friendly and knowledgeable. Great variety of animals and nice talks throughout the day. Some areas could use a little refresh and the café is a bit pricey, but overall a very enjoyable visit. Perfect for families and animal lovers.

Great wildlife park, the birds of prey event is brilliant, with very passionate and informative staff, I would really recommend this if you go... Lots of improvement works going on, (we look forward to seeing new animal pens etc next time we come) however this didn't spoil our second trip to the park. My family and I really like this site, it's not too big, so your not walking miles and it's much nicer than the typical main steam zoos. There are facilities on site: restaurant, shop, toilets, hand washing stations, children's adventure play and you are able to buy feed, to feed certain animals. So a great site and were looking forward to the current improvement works being completed.

Great place to visit, not like a regular zoo. There are conservation projects they are aligned with such as the one for vultures. Micheala does an amazing bird of prey talk, she's very knowledgeable and her interaction with the birds she uses in her display is lovely to watch. She is very passionate, especially about vultures. The park has lots of animals, birds and reptiles and there are plenty of opportunities to hand feed which we all loved. Free parking, accessible, not too big that you feel the need to rush to see everything. There's a cafe and play park on site too. It's a great place for a day out.

A great start to a few days in the lakes. Plenty of well looked after animals and birds of prey to be seen, displays and talks. Shop, toilets and places to eat. Can easily spend a good few ours here. 👍

A brilliant hike within walking distance from Keswick. As a ‘larger’ man, hill walking and hiking are not my speciality but Catbells provided a good mix of inclines which allow for plenty of rests if needed. The views of Derwentwater are great and the different routes to the summit provide choices for hikers.

Very recommend this hike if in Keswick. At one point seemed a but steep climb , but keep going , the views will not disappoint. Took me 1.5 hours to complete

A must-do, and perfect for families! The views are absolutely stunning — and the promise of ice cream at the end kept my kids motivated all the way. It can get busy, but everyone we met was friendly and respectful. The loop is about 3.5–3.7 miles with around 1,200 feet of elevation gain. It’s demanding but absolutely doable with a steady pace. Just be sure to bring plenty of water!

Elite, tier 1, lingering loveliness. Catbells is a stunning wee hike. Don’t front on it. Mix it up with a lakeside amble followed by a pint or three at the Swinside Inn makes for one almighty afternoon

Great views. Walked and returned from Keswick with Sid the Border Terrier. Little bit of easy scrambling. Descended via old quarry and along Newlands Valley.

If you're not very fit it's hard work but worth it for the breathtaking views. You need to take water and wear proper footwear. It's not as long a walk as it seems but it is a steep incline. I went on a Sunday when it was 20°c and it was very busy. Parking was very easy and £5 for the day, but it was on a field (bear this in mind if you're in a 2 wheel drive car in bad weather!). Easy walk down to Derwent water for a picnic, walk, or a swim if you're brave enough.

It was our first family hike. You need to be at certain level of fitness to do it. It is family friendly but at times it can be dangerous. I would highly recommend to have hiking sticks. It helps massively. Especially towards the end. At slow pace you can make to the top and go down in 3 hours

Beautiful place is derwent water i came here for a wild camp with my dog and had a great time. I did repair a couple of firepits someone had left. Have some respect for our beautiful outdoor space.

Beautiful place this with lots to do and enjoy clean fresh air. We walked around the Lake and it is a splendid area to stroll around.

We walked around the lake and it took roughly 7 hours. To be able to take your time and really enjoy the scenic points, I'd recommend 9 hours. You could get a boat across if you have people with you who aren't able to do the whole walk. The views around the lake are incredibly beautiful and worth taking some time to explore or relax.

Derwent Water : A Lakeside Escape from Keswick. 📍Lake District 🌊 Just outside the town of Keswick, Derwent water offers a scenic lakeside trail along the waymarked Derwent water Walk, this trail is surrounded by parks, mountains and breathtaking scenery. Families love gathering by the shore to feed the ducks, feed available for just 50p. Book a scenic boat trip (boat hire) at the Keswick Launch ticket office. 🍦 Treat yourself at nearby ice cream parlours and restaurants dotted along the route. Start your walk through Crow Park and Hope Park, then follow the trail to Friars Crag, one of the Lake District’s most breathtaking viewpoints. Don’t miss the bench overlooking the lake, a perfect photo spot with panoramic views. 🚙paid parking available nearby

Would have loved to be in a canoe today, water was so still and peaceful... lots of wildlife to see also .Wow !

Stunning!! Absolutely stunning! Visited late November. The leaves were off the trees so the views were spectacular! It's an easy 9.5 mile walk round. Clear paths. Very little climb and no styles. Short walks on roads. We went on a Wednesday, the weather was bright but cold. Lovely and quiet although I can imagine it gets very busy on weekends and holidays . Kettle well car park is National Trust so it is free to park for members. Lovely coffee van about a mile from St Mary's hotel.

Went a walk around derwentwater at the weekend.. It says 10 miles ,but my watch said nearer 14 miles .. Great views of the water and mountains.. It's all on the flat, so an easy walk ,.. There are plenty of places to grab a cuppa and cake on route ..

Really nice place to visit just into Scotland. The restaurant was tidy and tables cleared quickly. The coffee was very good . Went into the blacksmith museum and enjoyed looking at the history of the place. The food hall very good with a few items of food I haven't seen before.

Got married in there a week ago! Beautiful place filled with character and history. Lots of cool souvenirs in the shop (husband bought the anvil jumper, I bought lots of things like magnets, mini whiskeys, Christmas decorations etc) the museum was very informative and interesting, there was a cute wall to put your story on! Staff very lovely and if you stay at one of their hotels you get 10% off (excluding alcohol) You'll always see someone getting married there. The Thursday we arrived we witnessed 4 during our visit. Then on or day I saw two others. Be warned if you get married here you may have tourists snapping shots of you! (Was a very surreal feeling but I didn't mind, they were all so sweet giving compliments)

Even though I really enjoyed going to Gretna, I felt it had changed so much. It's a beautiful place to visit but it's got very commercialised. That being said it still holds a big place in my heart.

A charming and historic spot that oozes romance! Famous for runaway weddings since the 1700s, the Blacksmith’s Shop is packed with character and fascinating exhibits. The museum tells the stories of eloping couples beautifully, and the setting feels like stepping back in time. Even if you’re not tying the knot, it’s worth a visit for the history, lovely gift shop, and cosy café. Staff are friendly and happy to share the legends of the place. A must-stop if you’re anywhere near the Scotland–England border. I also recommend bringing a lock to put on the ‘LOVE’ sign! We bought one from the gift shop and wrote our initials on it.

returned to visit after we wed here 21 years ago. all staff we encountered from gift shop to cafe or the museum were helpful and happy. the upgrades to the museum are a nice addition and interactive way to explain the history of the location

We must have hit on a quiet time to visit. Last time we visited the place was very busy. It was more enjoyable being able to amble around the site. I didn't realise couples actually get married here. We saw at least three couples set to get hitched. We visited the cafe which had a very tasty selection of varying foods on offer. My better half praised how tasty the Scotch broth was. We had a look in the souvenir shop and again we were met with an array of varying gifts. The Foodhall likewise, was very well stocked and the Shortbread shop offered many styles of shortbread. We were lucky with the weather as it was sunny. We spent a very pleasant couple of hours on site.

I only came to know this place while returning from Edinburgh. It is one of Scotland’s most famous and romantic destinations, renowned for its rich history of runaway weddings. Located just across the English border, it became legendary in the 18th century when young couples, often under the age of 18; fled here to marry freely. Under Scottish law, they could wed without parental consent, and the English authorities had no power to stop them. The village’s famous Blacksmith’s Shop, where these marriages were performed over the anvil, remains a symbol of love, freedom, and timeless romance- making Gretna Green a must-visit for history and heart alike.

Visited with my wife whilst on holiday. We boarded at Pooley Bridge with return tickets to Glenridding. There is no car park at the pier, but Pooley Bridge had 2 public car parks we saw whilst there. A short walk from car to pier should take no more than 5/10 minutes max. The lady who sold our tickets helpfully included a timetable and highlighted the relevant times for connections & final sailings. The water crossing itself was seamless. The view across Ullswater are stunning with great hills rising up on each side. Boarding & alighting were simple affairs. There was a decent amount of spacd on both ships we rode on and led to an enjoyable day out.

A lovely experience. We had a little mishap with the tickets and the crew was very helpful in sorting things out. The cruise itself is fabulous and the pricing was reasonable. The scenery is as great as you would expected from Ullswater. The boat was in great condition and the captain has great humour which I’ll be honest, brighten up the mood even with the slightly gloomy weather. The crews were also very friendly and helpful as well.

Simply delightful adventure on a period small ship between a number of points around the lake, picking up and dropping off passengers as you go! Friendly crew, ship in excellent condition. You can buy drinks on board and toilets are available. Excellent use of your time in the area imo.

A wonderful way to see Ullswater. We did a return from Glenridding to Pooley Bridge and got lucky with sunny weather in one direction at least. Also got to see some great low altitude fighter jet fly-bys over the lake. The boats are very pretty and well equipped, including toilets, a bar, and good amount of seating inside and outside. They have their own car park right by the boats (£6 for 3 hours) and electric car owners there are two 22kw chargers which were easy to use and reliable.

Ullswater is a fantastic lake for all kinds of water sports. Near the booking center for a ferry there are toilets and a cafe you can buy refreshments. You can park really close in case you need to access the water for your boat. The parking fee varies from 3 or 5 or 12 hours stay. I stayed 12 hours and paid £12 contactless. There is the possibility to pay with coins, or you could go into the cafe and get help with paying your ticket. The water is very clear, and it slopes downwards gradually, which is great for little children wanting to learn to swim or using their little paddle boats. Halfway to the lake, there is a place to cliff jump on your own risk, though. Lots of trees for the older generation to sit in the shade when you go as a whole family for a day out. To get the best parking spot, you need to be there as early as possible, of course.

Lovely boat trip with friendly crew on the Lake Districts most beautiful lake In my opinion). Wrap up warm in October, the best views are obviously on deck. The bar serves the basic hot and cold drinks and snacks at good value for money prices. The only small downside was it's quite expensive at £24 per adult RTN. But, it is over 2 hours on the water.

A great trip on Ullswater. We got the boat from Glenridding to Howtown, then walked back. A stunning ride on the boat, great views all around, and a lovely walk back too. You can also hop on, hop off on the boats, or travel to a few other places/ do return journeys. It cost us about £11.50 per adult to go on the steamer. Theres also toikets and refreshments on board. We'll definitely be going on again in the future and doing a different walk.

The Castle is very impressive and the staff were absolutely passionate and knowledgeable. They gave great insights and getting the guide book made it easier to know where you were and find out more about each venue. The added bonus of the war museum showed great history as well. Definitely worth a visit and £15 to get in was not bad.

I had decided to have a bit of a wounder in and around town, the castle, Tullie house then get something to eat before head home. Had an explore around the castle witch was fun or it was rather empty I was expecting more things in the rooms. But saying g that it was still worth the money decided recommend to everyone.

A great place to visit this English Heritage site, full of wonderful border history. There is a military museum there, and a very small cafe that isn't dog friendly but the actual castle and grounds are. The medieval castle is very interesting with a small chapel where King David I died. There is also some excellent medieval graffiti!

Every time we come home, we visit and find something we didn't notice the last time. Staff here are extremely knowledgeable and I recommend doing the tour! Carlisle has some of the most interesting history through all ages in time.

We visited on a Saturday around 12pm and it was not busy, we were able to book tickets online and we were admitted quickly. The site has a lot of history and you can access the military museum as well as a fascinating keep. There are facilities including a cafe and gift shop.

Great. English Heritage. There's a huge carpark alongside the castle, very cheap and ideal for motorhomes - can stay overnight. Lots to see in the castle, including the museum. 'Interesting ' guide !! Didn't quite stick to EH acceptable script I suspect !! Great information boards, toilets, cafe etc. Well worth a visit if in Carlisle.

Very impressive castle, steeped in history. Spent a couple of hours there but could have stayed longer. Well worth a visit

Excellent museum, the dinosaur exibit very well laid out and informative. Plenty of space inside for wheelchairs users. Recommend to buy the annual pass as there is loads to see.

Tullie House has always been my favourite museum in the North West- Rich in local and Border History, Tullie House never fails to impress. Their limited time exhibitions are always presented to a very high standard, and I recently visited the rEvolution Dinosaur exhibit, which was a solid 10/10. The Tullie refurbishment makes the building look fresh and new.

Attractive local museum which has recently undergone an extensive refurbishment. Nice cafe and arts and crafts related talks are sometimes held. Cafe gave a positive impression, did not consume anything there. Only looked at some free displays, some impressive artefacts like a prehistoric gold bangle and a large key to one of the old city gates. Attractive tiled stairway, mosaic floor and bannister with coats of arms

The kids absolutely loved it. It is so changed since I have been there. The exhibitions were great and the Dino exhibit was really interesting.

It’s our second visit to Tullie Gallery this year – and once again, the exhibition left us truly impressed! 🎨😍✨ There’s something about this place that keeps calling us back… always inspiring, always worth it. 💫🖼️ If you’re ever in Carlisle, don’t miss it! 📍👀 #TullieGallery #ArtVibes #CarlisleCulture #GalleryLove 💕🎭

The extra exhibition of dinosaur world is interesting and informational. However, at the lower floor of Roman exhibition was disappointing. For example, my young grandson was spelling out a name,that required a ,"u" after helping to search, no u's , so I spoke to assistant, apparently, no U's. This does not take into consideration, that our children learn phonetically, having a letter missing, is annoying. The rest of our explore was fine.

Recently opened exhibition Dinosaur rEvolution is well worth visiting. Great fun for a family and people of all ages. New discoveries about dinosaurs led to the new way of thinking about how they looked and how they lived. It is bright, it is interactive, it is informational, and it is fun.

A spectacular old cathedral in the northeast corner of England. It is a personal favorite and I would recommend a visit. Begin in 1123 in the Norman style, it was built with local red sandstone. Much of the church was rebuilt in the 13th century in the Gothic style. The ceiling is spectacular. Owen Jones designed and specified the painted star ceiling in Carlisle Cathedral’s choir during its 1856 restoration under architect Ewan Christian. The wooden barrel vault dates to the 14th century, but the medieval scheme was lost, and Jones—a prominent Victorian decorative artist known for his work on the Crystal Palace interiors—created the blue background with gold stars and angels, drawing from historical styles. It was later repainted in 1970 for preservation, maintaining Jones’s original vision. The east window is impressive. It is the largest and most complex such window in England at 51’ by 26’. It depicts events from the life of Christ; some of the panes in the upper portion are original, dating back to 1350. Parking in the area is good. There are several car parks within half a mile.

So nice to be able to wander around with the dog. It’s a beautiful cathedral with some unique points of interest, including the ceiling. Perhaps not the most impressive in the country but it holds its own. The grounds are also very pleasant.

Fabulous. A warm welcome on arrival, no pressure to pay or make a donation (which is high on our reviews of somewhere - happy to make a donation, but to be charged to enter a church !! Totally unacceptable in my view ...). Plenty of volunteers to offer historical information, really friendly. This cathedral 'feels' comfortable, warm and open. Really enjoyed the stories ... well worth a visit (& the donation !).

I visited the cathedral on June 2nd and was warmly welcomed by the kindest staff. Two gentlemen offered me a map, pointed out the must-see spots, and shared a timetable. They also noticed that my friend had stayed outside with his dog and proactively let me know that dogs are allowed inside. That thoughtful gesture really stood out. It was heartwarming to see how genuinely kind and attentive they were. And the cathedral itself? Absolutely stunning. Truly worth a visit!

Very old and interesting. The stain glass windows are in very good shape considering the age. The organ pipes along with the organ itself are really worth the visit. There are lots of buildings on the site which you can look around the library is interesting the entrance to which is through the cafe, the cafe has a large area outside and quite a large area inside the food is good. Would recommend trip here.

Today, accompanied by both my sons and grandmas, we spent a truly memorable two hours at Carlisle Cathedral—an experience that was both calming and profoundly awe-inspiring. The cathedral’s serene atmosphere speaks volumes beyond words, inviting quiet reflection within its historic, hallowed walls. We were fortunate to be greeted by a highly knowledgeable guide who kindly provided us with a detailed map and patiently answered all our questions, enriching our visit immeasurably. Although the organ wasn’t playing this week due to half-term, which was a slight disappointment, it gave us an opportunity to treasure the visual and spiritual grandeur of the space even more deeply. We took the chance to purchase a CD of the cathedral’s magnificent organ music, promising to carry a piece of the experience home with us. Carlisle Cathedral, with its timeless beauty and thoughtful stewardship, is a gem that left us inspired and grateful—a place to revisit time and again with loved ones.

Magnificent, pocket sized, deep-red sandstone cathedral, with a magical painted ceiling that will give you neckache for the time you will want to keep marvelling at it. It’s a small building with a pretty cloister, not really something you’d spend more than half an hour poking around, but if you’re in Carlisle, it’s definitely worth going out of your way to go and see this. Check opening times though, it isn’t always open. And maybe help support the cathedral by having a bite to eat at the cathedral cafe, as in the UK, this really is one of a kind - painted ceilings like this are what you see occasionally in France, but very rare in the UK. I remember being blown away the first time I saw it, I’d never seen anything of the kind before. Quiet, rarely many people, you’ll generally have the place to yourself.

Visited with my wife whilst on holiday with our dogs. We did not use the main carpark but found one right at the peak on the hill. A beautiful forest walk with rushing water streams and the main centrepiece waterfall. Beautiful lakeland vistas on the edge of the woods also. A very worthwhile visit.

Interesting waterfall with a fairly long walk up to the cascades at the top. Not a difficult walk but paths are uneven in places. Visited a couple of times now. Car park and visitor centre is there at the bottom of the trail. Friendly staff, and free for National Trust members.

Such a breathtaking place. The scale and size of the waterfall is just a great experience to witness. The surrounding forest and parkland is lovely to walk through. The viewing platform at the bottom of the waterfall gives a unique and stunning view.

Get ready for steep descend and climb up for the waterfall. If you do not want to get down, you can visit the waterfall far from the place. Car park is smaller, and will easily be full during peak period.

Excellent scenic place to visit (even in the rain). We parked in the car park just off the A5091, there is a smaller car park further up the road nearer to the top of the falls. Parking (if not a National Trust member) was six pounds for two hours, which should be adequate to walk up to and back down from the falls, although you may want longer if visiting the tea rooms adjacent to the site. The walk, whilst up hill is not too strenuous, but care is needed in places due to tree roots and a bit of mud when wet. It is worth walking up past the staircase down to the upper stone bridge, as there are some lovely smaller falls and scenery up past the main falls. The walk is circular and only about a mile or so round, the views are spectacular, especially with the waterfall in full flow, which it was for our visit. It was very rainy when we went, but it did nothing to dampen our spirits, and was a great spot to visit. We did look in at the tea rooms, but it was quite busy so I can't comment on these. When it's busy there may be a bit of a queue for the car park, but be patient, it is worth the wait.

Big car park but often full so be patient. It is around £8 for 4 hours with a coffee shop, picnic area and little gift shop abalone before you do the walk. The walk is enjoyable scenic and not too stressful. Your able to walk your dog to but it must be on a lead. The views are stunning with multiple routes on offer. If you walk to the top of the water fall and back it's maybe 45 minuets. If you walk to the top other hill and do the whole waterfall it is 3 his if down very leisurely. Don't worry about the weather it don't stop you doing any of this

Aira Force was a great place to see a waterfall close up. Plenty of path and steps for different abilities with viewing platforms and bridges as you headed uphill. A few seats along the way if you need to rest. Some of paths were quite rocky and uneven though. Parking was busy but you didn’t need to book. Look out for the Red Squirrels!

Great visit. Lovely walks to waterfall and walled garden. Lots of space to burn off energy. Museum was very interesting. Good cafe and play park kept the kids busy 👍🏻

Lovely large park, lots of spaces for walking, relaxing and sport. Clean park, didn't see any dog poop for our entire walk around. Beautiful river running through the park with a small pebble beach area. Lots of interesting structures and places to see - Bandstand, water fountain, park, sports pitches, a museum and bike park. There is also a cafe with nice cakes and coffee.

Lovely walk around the park. There is the pavilion cafe which welcomes dogs inside and serves very nice coffee and wraps/ sandwiches and cakes etc. There is a tub of dog biscuits too, so dogs aren't left out

Amazing walk for dogs with stunning scenery! We loved our mini break here. Absolutely will return.

Absolutely lovely ,The museum with the Steve Hislop and Jimmy Guthrie rooms tribute to 2 greatest motorcycle racers was reason for our visit interesting local displays ,interactive things for children and good adventure playground lovely grounds ,nice cafe and plenty of parking

Great playground for all ages and lots to play on.

It'd a lovely garden, well maintained and a wide variety of flowers (buzzing with bees and butterflies) and vegetables. But I was saddened to see the apples, pears, plums and runner beans going to waste and rotting on the tree or ground. With a cafe in the area surely these should be harvested and used there or bagged and left by an honesty box.

What a lovely place to visit. We got lucky with the weather and had the place to ourselves too. £4.50 each. And a warm & educational greeting from Ian at the ticket kiosk. Free parking too. The 7mile drive from the A7 is quite the scenic road too, we enjoyed that. The castle is small but mighty! You can wander around it and go inside, also up stairs/gantries in the castle. There’s also a bonus of the chapel ruins on the opposite end of the path. Very pretty with its big tree within the site. Recommended for a couple of hours. Longer if you took a picnic too. There’s a toilet at the castle site too FYI.

Gorgeous castle to visit, it is a ruin so a lot smaller inside than expected. Small ticket office and there is a public toilet. Just a small walk from the old churchyard, parking is a lay-by in the road but enough room for around 8 cars. Very quiet when we went. As historic scotland members this one was worth the visit, surrounding area is beautiful.

Impressive castle with remains of a chapel close by. Part of the castle is inaccessible due to maintance but still worth a visit.

Interesting history in beautiful surroundings, if the weather is good take a picnic, such a relaxing and tranquil location, parking for 6-8 cars.

Currently shut due to H&S issues. Beautiful ruin, in a lovely setting, the chapel is also worth a look so peaceful and serenic.

Gaunt and gothic, Hermitage Castle is off the beaten track but well worth the effort. Very interesting history and friendly, knowledgeable staff in the small visitor centre.

Simply stunning, so happy we spent the time to visit.