Aged between 11 and 18? Living in Penrith?
Fancy taking part in a weekly drama group called The Lab? Make new friends and learn new skills.
Then contact Off the Rails.
07985 965020
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Carlisle Green Room Club
Carlisle Green Room Club show a good mixture of comedy and dramatic plays as well as a pantomime every year. Also there are lots of opportunities to get involved with the club such as acting, costume/wardrobe design, set design and lighting.
Open
Performance times vary. Please see website for full details.
Address
Carlisle Green Room Club, West Walls Theatre, Carlisle, CA3 8UB
Telephone
01228 523254
The Dock Museum
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 framed throughout the world for its industrial production and innovation.
Displays include our new film show, a collection of spectacular ship models, interactive computer kiosks, Shipbuilders to the World and the social history of Barrow. Our landscaped waterfront site has an adventure playground and walkways linked to the Cumbria Coastal Way.
Strollers coffee shop offers a tempting range of meals and home made cakes. A vibrant exhibitions and events programme is scheduled throughout the year. The museum offers access for all and provides wheelchairs, hearing loops, Braille and adapted toilets.
Open All Year
November to April
Wednesday to Friday 10.30 am to 4 pm.
Last admission 3.15 pm.
Saturday - Sunday 11 am to 4.30 pm
Last admission 3.45 pm
April to November
Tuesday - Friday 10 am to 5 pm
Saturday - Sunday 11 am to 5 pm
Last admission 4.15 pm. Open Bank Holiday Mondays.
Admission free.
Address
The Dock Museum, North Road, Barrow-in-Furness, LA14 2PW
Telephone
01229 876400
Website
www.dockmuseum.org.uk
Keswick Museum and Art Gallery
Local Victorian Museum revealing Keswick's surprising past, from industrial mining centre to tourist town, with some very famous residents.
See the stunning collection of crystals, the original manuscripts of Robert Southey, William Wordsworth and Hugh Walpole, and don't forget the famous 600 year old cat, Flintoft's Model of the Lake District, and the Musical Stones!
Open
Easter to September 2009. 10am - 4pm, Tuesday - Saturday, Sundays in Cumbrian School Holidays and Bank Holidays.
Free entry. Donations welcome.
Address
Keswick Museum and Art Gallery, Fitz Park, Station Road, Keswick, CA12 4NF
Telephone
017687 73263
Cumbria's Military Museum
The Museum tells the story of Cumbria's County Infantry Regiment and local Militia, Volunteer and Territorial units from 1702 to the present day and is located within the magnificent surroundings of Carlisle's medieval castle, the Regiment's home since 1873. Two floors of displays including uniforms, weapons, equipment, medals, silver, pictures, memorabilia and dioramas reflect the Regiment's long and distinguished history of service all over the world and in many theatres of war from Burma to Bosnia.
The Museum maintains an archive which is available by appointment and enquiries are welcome. School visits are welcome and handling sessions provided on request. Pre-booked educational visits in term time are free.
Open
Monday to Sunday
1 April - 30 September: 9.30 am - 6.00 pm
October: 10.00 am - 5.00 pm
1 November - 31 March: 10.00 am - 4.00 pm
Closed 24 - 26 December and 1 January
Admission included in entry charge to Castle - for further details contact English Heritage on 01228 591922.
Address
Queen Mary's Tower, The Castle, Carlisle CA3 8UR
Telephone
01228 532774 (Fax: 01228 545435)
Website
www.kingsownbordermuseum.btik.com
Soundwave
Soundwave is the home of the Cumbria Youth Music Action Zone, one of 24 similar zones in the UK, set up by national charity Youth Music to provide music-making activities to young people who might not otherwise have the opportunity.
From folk to thrash metal, drumming to 'live' sound engineering, there's something musical for everyone under 18 around the county, regardless of how much experience you already have- beginners are always welcome!
Theatre By The Lake
Theatre by the Lake is a year-round professional producing and presenting theatre which provides a service through the performing arts to communities of, and visitors to, Cumbria. The core programme is home-produced professional drama productions, including a six month summer season of six plays in repertoire, a major Christmas production and at least one other production in the Spring of each year.
Open
Performance and exhibition opening times vary. Please see website for full details.
Ticket prices vary and this theatre participates in the A Night Less Ordinary scheme which gives people Under 26 free theatre tickets, please contact the theatre for more details of this scheme and what plays and performances are available.
Address
Theatre by the Lake, Lakeside, Keswick, CA12 5DJ
Telephone
017687 74411
The Beacon
Visit The NEW Beacon, Copeland's museum, tracing the areas rich history from as far back as prehistoric times, up to the 1990's. Enjoy panoramic views of the Georgian town and harbour from the fourth floor gallery. Art gallery with full programme of exhibitions and events. Fully accessible. Gift shop. Restaurant.
Open
Tuesday to Sunday and each Bank and School holiday Monday, 10.00 am to 4.30 pm throughout the year. Closed 24th to 26th December inclusive.
Address
The Beacon, West Strand, Whitehaven, Cumbria, CA28 7LY
Telephone
01946 592302 (Fax: 01946 598150)
Website
www.thebeacon-whitehaven.co.uk
Tullie House Museum and Art Gallery
Enjoy England Silver Award Winner for Large Visitor Attraction of the Year 2008. Enjoy a great day out at Tullie House Museum & Art Gallery, which boasts many different attractions and features brought together in one impressive museum and gallery. From fine art to interactive fun, there's something for everyone.
Old Tullie House is a 17th century town house with a fine classical façade.
Inside there are some original architectural features including a Jacobean staircase. The Panelled Room showcases key paintings from the Pre-Raphaelite period.
Why not schedule a lunch stop at the Garden Restaurant with its wide variety of snacks, refreshments, teas and lunches. We cater for younger visitors with our very own children's menus and facilities.
The museum shop has unique-to-Tullie gift ideas including a specially commissioned range of replica jewellery based on the Museum's own Roman collection.
Ramped access, lifts to all main areas, automatic doors, adapted toilets, parking for adapted vehicles and induction loops help to make Tullie House accessible.
Open
All year round except Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year's Day.
Admission charges to museum only. Children 18 years and under Free.
Address
Tullie House, Castle Street, Carlisle, CA3 8TP
Telephone
01228 618718 (Fax: 01228 810249)
Website
www.tulliehouse.co.uk