Rheged Discovery Centre

(See also Penrith)

The National Mountaineering Exhibition is housed in Rheged, Europe's largest grass-covered building. The permanent exhibition tells the story of Britain's mountaineering heritage, displaying equipment, artefacts, film, and photographs from expeditions that include Everest and the Matterhorn.

Rheged also includes shops selling local foods and crafts, restaurants, art exhibitions, and a cinema that shows "Rheged: the Movie", a journey through time. The movie presents bird's eye views of the Lake District.

Rheged Discovery Centre
A66 near Penrith
Tel. 01768 868000.
Open daily 10-6pm.
Admission charge.
Website: www.rheged.com

Photos courtesy of Graeme Dougal

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