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The fishing village of Ravenglass is spectacularly situated between the Lake District Mountains and the sea. Best known for being the home of the Ravenglass and Eskdale Railway, opened in 1875 and known locally as "L'aal Ratty". It was originally used to transport iron Muncaster Castle, dating from the
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ore from Eskdale valley. England's oldest narrow gauge steam railway (with engines named after Lakeland rivers) transports you through some of the most beautiful landscape in the world; you will enjoy a magical ride between Ravenglass and Eskdale.
13th century is situated one mile south of Ravenglass. Set in beautiful wooded grounds it is home to the World Owl Trust, the finest Owl Centre in the world - housing over 180 birds of around 50 species.Visit Muncaster Water Mill, or the Railway Museum.|
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Attractions near Ravenglass
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Muncaster Experience
(1 Mile)*
Muncaster Castle, beloved family home of the Penningtons since the beginning of the 13th Century, displays treasures collected over 800 years. |
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Brantwood
(13 Miles)*
Brantwood was the home of John Ruskin from 1872 until his death in 1900, Brantwood became an intellectual powerhouse and one of the greatest literary and artistic centres in Europe. |
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Laurel & Hardy Museum
(16 Miles)*
The world famous museum devoted to Laurel & Hardy in Ulverston, the town where Stan was born on 16th June 1890. |
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Towns near Ravenglass
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Waberthwaite Tourist Information
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Drigg Tourist Information
(1 Mile)*
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Santon Bridge Tourist Information
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Hotels near Ravenglass
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Self Catering near Ravenglass
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Old Dairy Cottage
(11 Miles)*
A cosy one bedroom Lake District holiday cottage offering a romantic atmosphere, whilst having all the modern comforts which we have come to expect in the home. |
Old Pottery Cottage
(11 Miles)*
The Old Pottery Cottage is a spacious 3 bedroom semi detatched house, ideal perhaps for the larger family or for 2 families to share. Relax in the peaceful and quiet surroundings. |
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