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River Ecology at Killhope

When: 2nd May 2010 Where: Killhope The North Of England Lead Mining Museum, Upper Weardale, Co Durham DL13 1AR £: 1 per child (plus normal admission charges) What is it? Killhope is an award-winning lead mining museum complete with a fully restored 19th century lead mine, waterwheel, a mineral collection, woodland to stroll around in and a […]

Will this museum put a spell on you?

When: Daily Where: Boscastle, Cornwall £: What is it? The Museum of Witchcraft houses a variety of artefacts.  Learn about witchcraft past and present, and how witches have been portrayed throughout history. More info: Museum of Witchcraft

Cuckoo for clocks!

When: Daily Where: Tabley, Cheshire £: 5 What is it? Cuckooland Museum holds a large collection of cuckoo clocks and Black Forest organs.  This is definitely one of the more uniquely themed museums in the country.  Arrange a guided tour and make use of their picnic area afterwards! More info: Cuckooland Museum

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Curiosity of the Week

Woodhenge, Stonehenge’s lesser-known neighbour
Woodhenge - ©English Heritage, Historic England Photo Library

You have heard of Stonehenge in Wiltshire, but have you heard of its lesser known neighbour, Woodhenge? Find out more in our latest Curiosity of the Week…

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Lip-sync challenges and live street art at Another Fine Fest
Another Fine Fest 2017 - Ulverston - Cumbria - Contrary Life

Today and tomorrow, Ulverston will come alive with everything from live street art to lip sync challenges as Another Fine Fest returns to the Cumbrian town…

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