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The Puzzling Place

Museum Square, CA12 5DZ, England
(017687) 75102
Ranked #7 of 19 attractions in Keswick
4.5 of 5 stars 162 Reviews
Type: Speciality 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
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Sunderland, United Kingdom
Senior Contributor
25 reviews 25 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
22 helpful votes 22 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 May 2012 NEW

We had a great time in here. Go through the swing doors and enter a different way of perceiving what is in front of your eyes. it was quiet when we went so we were able to take our time with every item available. Some ghreat fun things but being tall the only one I could not manage was the... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 May 2012 NEW

visited today. Really enjoyed it plus you get to have a funtime.Good place for kids good value for money. More

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Cheltenham, United Kingdom
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49 reviews 49 reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
21 helpful votes 21 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 May 2012 NEW

Lots of optical illusions to challenge the senses and intellect. Easy to miss though, it's off a main street and the entrance isn't obvious. More

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Rochdale, United Kingdom
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21 reviews 21 reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2012

We went here cos the weather wasn't up to much, excellent place to go to see some brain twisting experiences. It had the usual visual things like seeing 2 people at once, i.e. old woman, young women in the same image. but there was a good selection of holograms and plenty of illusions to baffle you. There is a gift... More

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Adelaide, Australia
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15 reviews 15 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2012

The best value attraction of the whole holiday! You can't go wrong for 2 hours of all weather entertainment for less than £20 for a family of four. Very interesting exhibits and interactive things for young and old to enjoy. Take your camera for some really cool photos. Staff weren't the friendliest but you only need to pay them and... More

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Redhill, United Kingdom
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7 reviews 7 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 May 2012

I stumbled upon the Puzzling Place and loved it, so many things to see and do in there and the admission price is minimal, kids would love it! More

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Durham, United Kingdom
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38 reviews 38 reviews
Reviews in 19 cities Reviews in 19 cities
43 helpful votes 43 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 May 2012

Fun indoor attraction. Great way to spend an hour or so on a wet day. Lots of hands-on optical illusions to enjoy as well as the hologram room. Good value at 3.80GBP adults or free for the under 5s. I liked the sloping room and the chair that makes you shrink. Highly recommended. More

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Liverpool
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10 reviews 10 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 May 2012

Lots of tricks to fool your eyes, holograms that seem to leap from the wall, images that move just by starring at them. A fascinating attraction More

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ELY, UNITED KINGDOM
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4 reviews 4 reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 May 2012

Lovely interactive attraction, where you are encouraged to touch as much as you want. Lots of puzzles and illusions to keep you busy. A great idea on a wet day (but can get busy). Great shop with different puzzles, games and bits. More

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Leeds, United Kingdom
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4 reviews 4 reviews
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 April 2012

Surprised how good this is, looks like a small shop when you go it but we ended up being in there around 2 hours, was a real laugh More

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