A chance to see breeding ostriches with ostrich egg incubators, hatchers and chick rearing as well as rare farm animals and many different breeds of Cumbrian sheep and cattle.
http://www.ostrich-world.com/
A permanent exhibition promoting the rich and diverse history and culture behind mountaineering. Requires 'flash'. Educational resources in 'pdf' documents.
http://www.mountain-exhibition.co.uk/
The Penrith Agricultural Society promotes Penrith Agricultural Show at Brougham Hall Farm on the fourth Saturday in July each year.
http://www.penrithshow.co.uk
Cumbria's largest visitor attraction, Rheged reveals 2000 years of history in the first all-British large format film. Also shops, restaurants, exhibitions, all in Britain's largest grass covered building. Opening spring 2000.
http://www.rheged.com/
Visitors may see the old workings of the 19th Century pottery, the restored Steam Engine, and see potters at work. There are pottery and craft shops, a tea-room, a newt pond, a collection of rare pigs and a children's play area.
http://www.wetheriggs-pottery.co.uk/
