The Puzzling Place

Sadie Pearson Last Updated 27 November 2023

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The Puzzling Place

9A Museum Square, Keswick, CA12 5DZ

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Monday11:00am - 5:00pm
Tuesday11:00am - 5:00pm
Wednesday11:00am - 5:00pm
Thursday11:00am - 5:00pm
Friday11:00am - 5:00pm
Saturday11:00am - 5:00pm
Sunday11:00am - 5:00pm

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Interactive optical illusion, for each visitor to immerse themselves in. This specialty museum in Keswick will baffle, surprise and amuse – leaving visitors wondering ‘can I believe my eyes?’

What's on near The Puzzling Place

12 Sep – 14 Sep

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Morecambe Poetry Festival 2025 at various venues

Our Tourist Telescope is set on the coast – more specifically, Morecambe Poetry Festival, back for a fourth year with an impressive line-up now spread over two venues: the wonderful

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Afternoon Tea at Blackpool Tower Ballroom

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Afternoon Tea at Blackpool Tower Ballroom

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From £60.00

Until 1 Dec 2026

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Turtle Feeding Experience at SEA LIFE Blackpool

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From £75.00

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Ali Cherri: How I Am Monument at Baltic

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Free entry

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Summer Sounds at Cliffe Castle Park

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From £12.00

Until 12 Oct

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Wild Uplands at Penistone Hill Country Park

Take in the expansive views of the moorland as you explore four large-scale artworks, accompanied by a bespoke soundtrack created by Opera North.

Free entry

A woman wearing a long green jacket and a speckled dress stood infront of a wall.

Until 12 Oct

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Earth & Sky at Penistone Hill Country Park

Opera North bring the uplands landscape to life with a sound walk combining new music, Bradford born canonical composers and the sound of the uplands themself.

Free entry

The Railway Children at Keighley and Worth Valley Railway

Until 7 Sep

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The Railway Children at Keighley and Worth Valley Railway

Steam-powered storytelling at its very best and perfectly staged for Bradford 2025, this much-loved classic is pulling into the station in spectacular style this summer.

From £10.00

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