It's the International Year of Fresh Water and what better way to celebrate than with a competition with a fresh water theme. So, for the latest Lakes Quiz we've teamed up with the award-winning Aquarium of the Lakes to offer a complimentary family ticket for 2 adults and 2 children worth £16.95 to one lucky site user.
Set on the banks of Lake Windermere, the award-winning Aquarium of the Lakes is the UK's largest collection of freshwater fish.
Over 30 spectacular displays cleverly re-create the journey of a Lakeland river from mountain-top to the open sea. Naturally-themed habitats are home to everything from diving ducks and mischievous otters to sharks and rays.
Plus, there's a thrilling audio-visual theatre, lots of novel interactive features and the chance to stroll along the lakebed' in the giant re-created walkthrough Windermere display.
With its lake view cafe and gift shop its an unbeatable all weather experience for all ages with a special Lakeland Explorer Trail for children to enjoy.
The Aquarium of the Lakes is open daily throughout the year from 9:00am. (Closed Christmas Day)
To enter the draw, simply answer the question below and send it to digital.media@kendal.newsquest.co.uk, to arrive before the deadline of Friday 28th February 2003.
Question: How many meters of precipitation fall in Cumbria every year?
To help you find the answer visit the website at www.aquariumofthelakes.co.uk and explore the Aquarium.
The complimentary family ticket is valid until 31st December 2003.
Directions: From M6 junction 36, follow A590 and from Bowness/Windermere follow A592 to Newby Bridge and Lakeside. Well signposted follow the fish signs. Easily accessible via cruise from Ambleside/Bowness and steam train from Haverthwaite.
Terms and Conditions
- Employees of Newsquest (Kendal) Ltd and their families are not eligible to enter.
- There is no cash alternative to the prize.
- The editor's decision is final and no correspondence will be entered into.
- Winners must agree to participate in any publicity connected with this promotion.
February 3, 2003 09:30
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