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The Puzzling Place

Museum Square, CA12 5DZ, England
(017687) 75102
Ranked #7 of 18 attractions in Keswick
4.5 of 5 stars 123 Reviews
Type: Specialty Museums
Owner description: A unique exhibition based on optical illusion. Witness balls rolling uphill in the antigravity room, visibly grow and shrink in the Ames room and be...... more » Owner description: A unique exhibition based on optical illusion. Witness balls rolling uphill in the antigravity room, visibly grow and shrink in the Ames room and be amazed by our interactive optical illusion exhibits, artwork and sculptures, as well as the hologram gallery! « less
Useful Information: Activities for young children, Activities for older children
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Springys4
Preston, England, United Kingdom
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 7, 2012 NEW

Had a fantastic time! Had loads of fun and tonnes of laughs!!! Reasonably priced, and will only take an hour out of your day! Thoroughly recommend! More

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Robert G
Leeds, United Kingdom
2 reviews
4 of 5 stars Reviewed January 22, 2012

had a right laugh in here. both of us were quite freaked out byt the anti gravity room... :) More

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Kit N
York, United Kingdom
Senior Reviewer
8 reviews
1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed December 18, 2011

A lovely place to visit for something very different ... great fun. Some of the exhibits are getting a little worn and could do with replacing - but overal its such an interesting place to visit. Rooms on a slant ! The brain finds it hard to comprehend and its hard even to stand up! Highly recommended for families. More

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k8aroundtheworld
London, United Kingdom
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4 reviews
4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed December 5, 2011

Good place to go when the weather is terrible, lots of interesring, puzzling and freaky things! My partner and I spent 2 hours here on a rainy afternoon, great fun! More

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thewizeone
London
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11 reviews
5 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed November 15, 2011

This is a relatively small museum which has a number of optical illusions and holograms. The best things were the rooms: one which altered the perspective and made you look bigger/smaller. And the anti-gravity room - which was tilted. Very unique. The fact that you could probably experience everything fully in 30 mins didn't detract, particularly given the price. Definitely... More

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dubya66
bowness on windermere
2 reviews
1 helpful vote
1 of 5 stars Reviewed November 14, 2011

While it may have had the "Wow!" factor when it was first opened the exhibition is looking very dated now. Nothing new has been added upon my several visits and quite a few of them are in need of repair. More

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Chucky T
Manchester, United Kingdom
2 reviews
3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed November 5, 2011
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I went to this museum very recently with my family, only a few weeks ago. I have to say how much I enjoyed it. The museum wasn't very large but it was packed with all sorts of fascinating illusions. some 3D, some anti gravity and some physical ones where you have to experience them yourself! There is a room which... More

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bryananddee
Lake District
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4 reviews
3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed November 3, 2011
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Loved it - impromtu visit without the kids - cant wait to bring them - they will love it. Congratulations on the proprioters who have created a really interesting and fun couple of hours. Great stuff. More

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AnserLincs
Lincolnshire
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12 reviews
9 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed November 1, 2011

As couple of retired science teachers we were in our element. Great fun! More

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The-Styles
Redhill. Surrey
Senior Reviewer
10 reviews
4 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed October 31, 2011

A lot of money to see a few pictures on the wall and a load of holograms. Very disappointed after spent several hours driving to it. More

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