The Barracks
Great Strickland, North West England
The Barracks near Great Strickland in Cumbria sleeps four, making it a comfortable option for a small family or group exploring North West England's lakes and fells. Penrith station is 7.2 miles away for onward travel.
Water park fans will appreciate having Subtropical Swimming Paradise and Tropical Cyclone both under five miles off, while Acorn Bank offers a dose of history and gardens at 6.3 miles. It's a flexible base that balances outdoor fun with a quieter, more historic side of the county.
Water park fans will appreciate having Subtropical Swimming Paradise and Tropical Cyclone both under five miles off, while Acorn Bank offers a dose of history and gardens at 6.3 miles. It's a flexible base that balances outdoor fun with a quieter, more historic side of the county.
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Events from
Skiddle
Sat 12 Dec · 13:00
Over 60's Christmas Dinner
CA10 3SP, Penrith · 10.0 mi
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Sun 20 Dec · 15:00
Children's Christmas Party
CA10 3SP, Penrith · 10.0 mi
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Sat 5 Jun · 11:00
Plant Power Events UK Penrith Summer Vegan Market
Penrith Rugby Club, Penrith · 6.6 mi
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Thu 29 Jul · 11:00
Kendal Calling
Lowther Deer Park, Cumbria · 2.7 mi
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Where you'll be
The Barracks
Explore the area
Everything within reach of The Barracks — days out, famous places and the local food worth walking to.
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Things to do
Days out and attractions, nearest first
💦 Water Parks · 4.6 mi
Subtropical Swimming Paradise
The Subtropical Swimming Paradise is a heated indoor-outdoor water park, kept at 29.5°C all year rou...
🏛️ Museums & Galleries · 6.3 mi
Acorn Bank
Acorn Bank is a National Trust garden and estate near Temple Sowerby, best known for its walled herb...
🏛️ Museums & Galleries · 7.3 mi
Penrith & Eden Musuem
Penrith and Eden Museum tells the story of the local area through art, artefacts, history and collec...
🏛️ Museums & Galleries · 14.8 mi
The Armitt Museum & Library
The Armitt Museum & Library is a museum, gallery, and library full of interesting and unusual object...
🏛️ Museums & Galleries · 14.8 mi
Stainmore Railway Company
Stainmore Railway Company runs Kirkby Stephen East, a historic station and steam railway dating from...
🏛️ Museums & Galleries · 15 mi
Threlkeld Quarry & Mining Museum
Threlkeld Quarry & Mining Museum sits in a working quarry near Keswick in the Lake District, where y...
🏛️ Museums & Galleries · 15.8 mi
Dove Cottage
Dove Cottage was the Lake District home of William Wordsworth, a humble cottage with whitewashed wal...
🏛️ Museums & Galleries · 16.2 mi
From Auschwitz to Ambleside
This small exhibition tells the story of 300 child Holocaust survivors who arrived in Windermere in...
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Places to visit
The famous spots within a day trip
Stately Home & Palace · 4 mi
Askham Hall
Castle & Heritage · 5.8 mi
Brougham Hall
Stately Home & Palace · 6.3 mi
Acorn Bank
Castle & Heritage · 7 mi
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