Distances by road will be longer. Mining for minerals in Lakeland and Northern England dates back to Roman times. The museum exhibits a wide selection of mainly British toys from c1900 to the present in adjoining carefully restored late 18th century buildings, one a former hat factory and the other a joiner's workshop. Muncaster Castle, beloved family home of the Penningtons since the beginning of the 13th Century, displays treasures collected over 800 years. The world famous Cars of The Stars Motor Museum features many famous TV and film vehicles.
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Distances by road will be longer. The Derwentwater Hotel has an unrivalled lakeshore setting on sixteen acres of conservation grounds. No other hotel enjoys such unrivalled access to, or views of, Derwentwater. This is a haven of tranquillity, yet is situated just one mile from Keswick. This charming country house is set amidst the breathtaking scenery of the Borrowdale valley.