SOLWAY AVIATION MUSEUM
Aviation House, Carlisle Airport, Crosby-on-Eden, Carlisle CA6 4NW DIRECTIONS
Since 1961
Here’s The Deal:
The Solway Aviation Museum located at the Carlisle Lake District Airport. It is home to over twenty aircraft with the star of the displays Avro Vulcan XJ823 a B2 MRR variant. During normal days visitors are allowed into the cockpit for a guided tour. The museum provides a oneway system for safety and allowing visitors to see some of the aircraft on the odd occasion. Inside the museum, you will walk through a WW2 air raid shelter taking you back in time to 1941 and you can also get information on the surrounding airfields of Cumberland, Westmorland, Barrow in Furness and Dumfriesshire. There are also displays of RAF Crosby and aircraft armaments, moving through the gift shop you then arrive at the aircraft engine area with displays of early piston engines to powerful jet engines and then go into the Bluestreak Rocket room with displays of the British rocket program of the ’50s & ’60s. Following the corridor, you will come to the annual display room., which keep changes year by year.
SPECIALITY:
Displays, Exhibitions, 3D Showcase, Collection, Baby Changing Facilities, Tours, Aircraft Design, Aviation Heritage, Gift Shop, Specialty Center, Bluestreak Room Displays Photographs, Innovation Ideas, Hot and Cold Refreshments, Parts & Equipment
£Price: Adult: £6
Senior citizen: £4
Childr(6-16): £4
Family(max 2 children): £15
Registration 2731967
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CUMBRIA'S MUSEUM OF MILITARY LIFE
Alma Block, The Castle, Carlisle CA3 8UR DIRECTIONS
Since 1932
Here’s The Deal:
Cumbria's Museum of Military Life is a place to explore the 300-year history of Cumbria's County Infantry Regiment with a new interactive session. It was founded in 1932. It describes the history of Cumbria's County Infantry Regiment through the books, documents, photographs and artefacts. The museum is loaded with modern features, including audio/visual exhibits, impressive graphics, immersive youth events, and World Wars environments. It provides research facilities for who wish to study the Border Regiment. Cumbria's Museum of Military Life also welcomes school tours.
SPECIALITY:
Outreach, Education, Information Centres, Facilities, Venue Hire, Impressive Graphics, Clubs and Organisations, Exhibitions, Events, School Groups, Audio/Visual Displays & Interactive Activities for Young People
£Price: Adults: £4.50
Concessions: £3.50
Children: £2.50
Family Ticket (2 adults, 2 children): £11
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A WORLD IN MINIATURE MUSEUM
Houghton Hall Garden Centre, Houghton, Carlisle CA6 4JB DIRECTIONS
Here’s The Deal:
A World in Miniature Museum is located in Carlisle, UK. It holds several miniatures in elegant room collections, including copies of antiques and paintings. It is one of the world's top three miniature design models. It is featuring with unique compositions of antique furniture on a scale of 1/12. The collections in the museum are made with fantastic talent, craftsmanship. A World in Miniature Museum also holds the world's smallest teddy bear. It is designed to excite, entertain collectors and too curious.
SPECIALITY:
Dolls House, Garden Centre, Exhibitions, Group Visits, Furniture, Collections, Guided Tours, Bookcase, Displays, Magnifying Glass, Rooms, Houghton Hall, Gift Shop, Theatre & Model Railway
£Price: Adult: £3.99
Child: £1.99
Concession: £2.99
Family: £10