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The highlight at Threlkeld Quarry and Mining Museum is obviously the underground element, but then unlike the iceberg there is still plenty to log in to with above the surface right here!The trip on to the reconstructed lead and coper mine feels very adventurous while in fact being entirely safe: kids get to don a hard cap with light on through the duration of the research as well as for just a little extra cost they could try their hand at mineral panning, too.Their slim measure railway provides rides above ground on their choice of engines if the children are not too thinking about descending. Similarly exciting nevertheless is the trip in a reconditioned mine train, which dips in to the quarry that is inner unusual views associated with quarry face! The Quarry and Mining Rooms each offer a range of artefacts and memorabilia regarding their themes, with strong academic value throughout around this area you can also find the impressive classic machinery to consider, including practical excavators - in fact it is even home to your Vintage Excavator Trust. Lots to see and do and undoubtedly plenty to master!