Yup, missed the Bluebird ex. too! Missed most things apart from the rain! We did have one tea break in a lovely tea room/bric-a-brac shop after visiting a colleague in his antiquarian book shop. These were in Cockermouth, and 2 days later both were totally ruined by the big flood.
We also visited Haverigg Prison a few times, but not as "Guests of Her Majesty"!