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Advantages: Inexpensive and interesting Disadvantages: None
LANCASTER MARITIMEMUSEUM
Judging by the amounts of reviews I am writing about my local area I think I must be trying to boost the population and get you all to come and live here, but I really do have to write a review about his incredible little museum that really is well worth a visit.
For those of you that don't know Lancaster, it is a lovely little city.
It is situated on the River Lune and was the ancient settlement that gives Lancashire its name and it was was granted city status in 1937 for its "long association with the crown" and because it was "the county town of the King's Duchy of Lancaster". The history of the city is based on its port and canal and it is dominated by Lancaster Castle, the scene of the famous Pendle Witch Trial an now a prison.
It is below this castle, on St Georges Quay that ...
Advantages: Great day out, educational for all Disadvantages: None
A few years ago me and my family went on a cruise, while we docked in Bermuda for the day, we decided to take a day trip visit to Bermuda's Aquarium and Zoo. As we had been on the ship for ten days we wanted to get off and see what the island had to offer.
The whole trip was organised on board the shop, we were picked up and transported to the aquarium and the zoo, and later picked up and returned to the ship ready to set sail again.
ABOUT THE AQUARIUM AND ZOO
This park opened in 1926, offers a close up and personal look at Bermuda's marine life and endangered species.
The aquarium and zoo it one of Bermudas best attractions, well according to the locals. But I cannot really quote this as the best, as it was all that we actually saw of the island.
This aquarium has more than 100.00 visitors a year, and many of Bermudas ...
Advantages: Excellent museum, my kids love to go every time we visit Aberdeen Disadvantages: Perhaps not easy to find as it is off the main streets.
Aberdeen MaritimeMuseum is located in Ship Row, close to the harbour in a historic area of the city. The importance of the fishing industry in this part of the country is explored along with the oil industry and local shipbuilding. There are loads of interactive exhibits which kids will enjoy and the large oil platform model which stretches over three levels is amazing to see. There are fantastic views out over the harbour area from the top floor of the museum too. The older part of the building - Provost Ross's house is very interesting with it's low ceilings and winding staircases. It houses lots of memorabilia from things like the ferry services and lifeboats.
The museum has a small gift shop selling all kinds of sea related gifts, books and toys.
The Leading Lights cafe in the basement area serves lovely coffee and cakes ...
