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The Puzzling Place

Keswick, Cumbria · 4.4 · 3,542 visitor reviews

Keswick, CA12 5DZ

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About

The Puzzling Place's World of Illusion takes the theme of Illusion and runs with it. It is home to their ‘Anti-gravity Room', ‘Ames Room', ‘Hologram Gallery' and ‘Eyelusions Exhibition'. It's a fascinating, fun and social excursion into the wonderful world of optical illusion, which will leave you, quite literally, not believing your eyes!

As the appeal of optical illusions crosses all age ranges the ‘World of Illusions' is an ideal place to be enjoyed and experienced with friends or family however young and old. It's generally the older generation of the family who are left surprised by how much they've enjoyed their visit! It is free to enter ‘The Puzzling Place', as at the top of the stairs is their shop which is stuffed with puzzles, gadgets and curiosities and is guaranteed to have something to amuse, entertain or puzzle you.

At the far end of the shop is the ‘Puzzle Area' which again, is free to enter. Here you can give your brain a work out trying to solve the puzzles and brain teasers which are set out for your entertainment and frustration!

Good for: all ages, babies toddlers, older children, teenagers, young children

Facilities

  • Toilets
  • Baby Changing
  • Cafe
  • Wheelchair Accessible
  • Pushchair Friendly
  • Card Payments
  • Contactless Payment

Prices

Adults: £3.75 Kids (5+): £2.90 Under 5s: Free Family: £11.75

Opening times

Monday: Closed Tuesday: Closed Wednesday: Closed Thursday: Closed Friday: Closed Saturday: 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM Sunday: 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Common questions

What is The Puzzling Place?

A fascinating World of Illusion with Anti-gravity Room, Ames Room, Hologram Gallery, and Eyelusions Exhibition!

Is The Puzzling Place suitable for young children?

Yes, optical illusions appeal to all ages from babies and toddlers to teenagers. Older generations are often most surprised!

What are the opening hours for The Puzzling Place?

Open Saturday and Sunday 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Closed weekdays.

Does The Puzzling Place have facilities?

Yes, there is a café, toilets, baby changing, pushchair-friendly access, and wheelchair accessibility.

Is the shop free to enter?

Yes! The shop stuffed with puzzles, gadgets, and curiosities is FREE, plus the Puzzle Area for brain teasers. Card and contactless payments accepted.

What families say

4.4

3542 reviews