1 CUMBRIA Crystal is the last manufacturer of hand-blown, hand-cut luxury in the UK. Using age old glass making methods, its highly skilled artisans craft stunning ranges of traditional and contemporary crystal each day at its Ulverston factory. Visitors can watch the crystal being hand-blown on site at its Canal Head factory and outlet store and for those who would like to try glassblowing, cutting and sand blasting their own wares tuition is available. For details telephone 01229-584400.

2 FOULNEY Island is perhaps best known for its breeding terns which travel vast distances to nest on the island's shingle banks. In autumn and winter, curlew, dunlin, knot and oystercatcher may be seen in thousands and great-crested grebe, red-breasted merganser, cormorant and common scoter are frequently present offshore. From either Barrow or Ulverston take the A5087 coastal road to the village of Rampside then follow the road towards Roa Island. Stop about a quarter of the way across the Roa Island causeway and park in the car park on the left. A path goes alongside the causeway on to Foulney.

3 LAKELAND Motor Museum celebrated its ruby anniversary earlier this year. The Backbarrow museum is home to a unique collection of 30,000 exhibits, including more than 150 classic cars and motorbikes. November 2018 marks the 110th anniversary of the launch of Ford’s famous Model T, or 'Tin Lizzie', with a pristine version of the classic vehicle, a later model, on display at the Lakeland Motor Museum.

4 THERE is always plenty to see at the Beacon Museum at Whitehaven. On show is the First World War exhibition, A Brave New World: the Armistice and Beyond, which runs until November 11. Cumbrian artist Ros White showcases her new collection Seascapes, which shines fresh light on the rugged beauty spots of the Solway Coast, until November 4. And the Wildlife Photographer of the Year exhibition will be on show at the museum from November 10 until January 13. Copeland residents will be able to visit the Beacon from this month until March free of charge. For further information telephone 01946-592302.

5 LAKESIDE and Haverthwaite Railway sits in the picturesque Leven Valley at the southern end of Windermere. Running daily, the lovingly maintained steam locomotives haul carriages along the 3.5 mile steeply graded former Furness Railway branch line from Haverthwaite to Lakeside. The railway is a family-run business established in 1973, and also home to the licensed Station Tea Room just off the platform at Haverthwaite Station, where travellers can take a break and indulge in a home cooked menu.