We decided to visit Therlkeld Quarry while in The Lakes, this is our youngest (14) sons favourite place and he couldn't wait to go there. It was a lovely sunny morning and the place didn't disappoint. With plenty to see and to keep the children happy. With a trip on the steam loco "Sir Tom", panning for gold, a trip down the mine and a read of all the information in the musuem it keep us busy. Our favourite bit though is all the excavators which you can look round, this is home to The Vintage Excavator Trust and there are many here of all different shapes and sizes.
A great day out for a small cost, we cannot praise this musuem enough, they have a website to, please go and take a look and if in your in the area make sure you visit but please don't waer your best clothes and shoes!!!
10 out of 10 for this place...
I think this needs alot of TLC but the kids enjoyed having a good look round it.
I can't prasie this place enough, its a great place. If like us you like old machines of all shapes and sizes, don't mind a bit of mud and dirt then this is the place. The mine tours are excellent with the staff having a good knowledge of the place. Children can pan for gold, you can ride the steam train and take a look at the history in their small but packed musuem. The facilities are basic with toilets and a small area for the shop, there is no cafe but take a picnic and sit amonug the excavators and take in the view around you. I give this place a big 10 out of 10....