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The Great Britain Guide

Museums Β· North West England

Puzzling Place

In or near Braithwaite.

Paid admission

Puzzling Place β€” a museum in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.

Keswick - market by the Moot Hall - geograph.org.uk - 1167312

Ian Cunliffe β€” CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit
1.5 h–3 h
Best time of year
Year-round
Nearest railway station
Threlkeld Quarry Β· 6.2 km
  • Paid entry
  • Family-friendly

About

Puzzling Place is a museum located in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.

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Official information

The Puzzling Place is an attraction dedicated to optical illusions, featuring exhibits like the Anti-gravity Room, Ames Room, Hologram Gallery, and Eyelusions Exhibition. It offers a fun and engaging experience for visitors of all ages, making it a great outing for families and friends.

Protected designations

  • Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Derwent and Tributaries SSSI

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

Place summary

Puzzling Place is a museum located in the Scottish Lowlands, postcode CA12. It features a variety of optical illusions and interactive exhibits designed to challenge perceptions and engage visitors. The museum focuses on the science of puzzles and visual phenomena.

AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.

Coordinates
54.6012, -3.1393
District
Cumberland
Parish
Keswick
Postcode
CA12 5DZ
Parliamentary constituency
Penrith and Solway
Phone
017687 75102
Nearest railway station
Threlkeld Quarry β€” 6.2 km
Opening
Mo-Su 11:00-17:30

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Puzzling Place?
Puzzling Place is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode CA12 5DZ), in the parish of Keswick.
What is Puzzling Place?
Puzzling Place β€” a museum in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
How do I get to Puzzling Place?
The nearest railway station is Threlkeld Quarry, about 6.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode CA12 5DZ.
Is Puzzling Place a protected site?
Yes β€” Puzzling Place is part of the River Derwent and Tributaries SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
How do I get to Puzzling Place?
The nearest railway station is Threlkeld Quarry, about 6.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CA12 5DZ.