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The Rheged Experience near Penrith. It's a happening place!
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The Rheged Experience, located most conveniently just off the M6, Junction 40 really is the first port of call not just for an insight into the history of this Northern Lake District landscape, but also for a journey into Lake District history itself stretching way back to the Ancient Kingdom of Cumbria in the Dark Ages, we're talking around 590AD here. It's this period in English History from which Rheged derives it's name.
The Rheged Experience in Penrith
The Kingdom of Rheged ranged from Southern Scotland down the Midlands from coast to coast. Rheged was the name of the Ancient Kingdom of Cumbria in the Dark Ages.
At its peak around 590AD, the Kingdom of Rheged stretched from Southern Scotland to the Midlands and from coast to coast. The Rheged kingdom had a particularly famous king called Urien which means city born. Urien was also known as the Raven King because of his talisman or good luck charm which depicted the symbol of a Raven.
This exhibition has adopted this logo for it's own, and the stone on which the Rheged Raven is often shown depicts the shape of Cumbria today. Move on to exhibitions such as the Helly Hansen Everest 'Top of the World' Exhibition. Other attractions include a chocolate factory, outdoor mountain wear, galleries and a paper mill shop.
There's some superb activities for kids here, including an Children's Indoor Soft Play area (wish they'd do these for adults too!!). There are competitions, children's parties facility and various children's events throughout the year, tops for kids Rheged!
Rheged The Movie
Rheged The Movie takes you on a dramatic journey through time. You will meet our hero Luke, as he traces his ancestral heritage back to Cumbria. Journey with him back to old Rheged and meet Celtic Warriors, delve into Arthurian Legend, ride with fearsome Border Reivers and come face to face with a larger than life William Wordsworth. You will also fly over the lakes and mountains for spectacular birds eye views of Cumbria all from the edge of your cinema seat. Rheged The Movie has a U certificate and is suitable for all the family.
Following Rheged The Movie, learn more about Cumbria and the North Pennines. Where can you see spider crabs in their natural habitat? Which lake and river share the same name? Which comic duo had their roots in Ulverston? Discover the answers to these and many other questions in our post-show scenic walkway and tourist information centre.
There is a choice of other movies at Rheged, for example films like 'Touching the Void'. There's some interesting rockumentary stuff going on at the moment as well featuring Spinal Tap. Rheged is certainly an interesting mix catering for many different tastes. Check out the fascinating story of Shackleton's early 20th century Antarctic expedition.
In December 1914, Shackleton set out with his 27-man crew, who apparently had largely responded to the following advert: Men wanted for hazardous journey. Small wages. Bitter cold. Long months of complete darkness. Constant danger. Safe return doubtful. Honour and recognition in case of success. Ernest Shackleton. They didn't cross the Antarctic, but Shackleton managed to lead all 27 men to safety.
