WHICH of the Lake District's museums do you and your family visit the most?

Do you prefer a history or an art museum?

Here are some of the top-rated museums in Cumbria and the South Lakes.

1) The World of Beatrix Potter Attraction

A museum dedicated to one of the Lake District's most famous and popular literary figures.

The Beatrix Potter Museum offers an insight into the backstory of the popular children's author and her iconic characters.

Visitor Michael said: "So beautiful. This has to be the prettiest installation that I have ever seen. It was so gorgeous and informative. I had read a lot of reviews about dogs not being allowed but having been I can honestly say that I understand why as the exhibits are so delicate and the garden is a carefully cultivated area. I cannot recommend it highly enough for adults as well as kids and it’s so festive at this time of year it's well worth a look."

2) Wordsworth Grasmere

Another institution dedicated to one of the Lakes most influential figures and writers.

The home of the Lakeland poet has always drawn tourists and followers of the work of William Wordsworth.

Online reviewer Susan said: "Lovely old hotel set in beautiful grounds with a cosy atmosphere and good food. Tables socially distanced and staff knowledgeable and smart."

3) Hill Top

As well as the museum, there is also the historic home of the children author.

With many of her belongings, drawings, and characters to find inside this is a must for those with children.

Francis said: "One of the smallest National trust properties I’ve visited, but I loved it due to it being closely related to my childhood and my children's present. Just the thought of walking where Beatrix walked and lived was moving."

4) The Dock Museum

One of Barrow's popular museums which is free for all visitors and is built on the nineteenth century dock which acted as a driving force for the town's economy.

The museum includes interesting facts around cave finds, Viking treasure, Victorian life, Anderson shelters and Barrow during Second World War.

Online reviewer John said: "This museum is a must for the Barrow ship building history, with lots of exhibits and films to see. We stayed a good two hours enjoying the presentations onoffe, and all free."

5) Laurel and Hardy Museum

Two of the funniest and most entertaining actors during the early years of cinema, Stan Laurel and Oliver Hardy have a museum dedicated to them in Ulverston located on Brogden Street.

A must visit for any nostalgia lovers and those who were fans of the films.

Reviewer Brian said: "I went for a celebration and I found it very interesting, I recommended for something different. Very enjoyable. Good lo atino."