Shops

Walby, Crosby-on-Eden, Carlisle, CA6 4QL, Tel: 01228 573056, Email, www.walbyfarmpark.co.uk

Cumbria's multi-award winning all-weather attraction on our family farm, meet our friendly animals, try out our exciting indoor and outdoor play areas and explore our nature trail. Our Curly Tails Cafe is open from 10.00 until 17.00.

Low Sizergh Farm, Sizergh, Kendal, Cumbria, LA8 8AE, Tel: 015395 60426, Email, www.lowsizerghbarn.co.uk

National award-winning farm shop, tea room and craft gallery in a fabulous barn on a woking family dairy farm in the South Lakes.

Town End, Grasmere, Cumbria, LA22 9SH, Tel: 015394 35544, Email, www.wordsworth.org.uk

Wordsworth's most famous home where he lived from 1799 to 1808. This hub of art, literature and creativity has a programme of exhibitions and events from craft workshops, poetry readings and free children’s activities.

Southey Works, Keswick, Cumbria, CA12 5NG, Tel: 017687 73626, Email, www.pencilmuseum.co.uk

Enter the museum through a replica of the Seathwaite mine, journey through the history of pencil making at the worlds longest pencil and finally relax in our coffee shop, while the kids follow the quiz trails.

Levens, Kendal, Cumbria, LA8 0PD, Tel: 015395 60321, Email, www.levenshall.co.uk

Elizabethan mansion and world famous topiary gardens designed by M Beaumont in 1694, fountain garden and buttery, licenced restaurant and gift shop.

Myers Farm, Silverdale, Carnforth, Lancashire, LA5 0SW, Tel: 01524 701601, Email, www.rspb.org.uk/leightonmoss

Nature reserve with special wildlife, nature trails with birdwatching hides, RSPB shop, visitor centre and tea room. A great day out.

Mawbray Hayrigg, Silloth, Wigton, Cumbria, CA7 4LL, Tel: 016973 32020, Email, www.gincase.co.uk

This has something for everyone. The Farm Park has lots of friendly farm animals in 16 paddocks, large Playbarn with huge indoor play area and more; a Cumbrian Craftbarn and Tearoom.

Main Street, Cockermouth, Cumbria, CA13 9RX, Tel: 01900 824805, Email, www.wordsworthhouse.org.uk

Wordsworth House and Garden was the childhood home of William Wordsworth and his sister Dorothy.

Cark in Cartmel, Grange-over-Sands, Cumbria, LA11 7PL, Tel: 015395 58328, Email, www.holker.co.uk

Family home to the Cavendish's, Victorian wing, glorious gardens and parkland, woodlands, food hall, gift shop and courtyard cafe.

Redhills, Penrith, Cumbria, CA11 0DQ, Tel: 01768 868000, Email, www.rheged.com

With 10 fantastic shops, 3 tasty cafes, pottery painting, indoor & outdoor play, a giant cinema screen, plus 5 exhibitions a year in our Gallery, 4 TIC pods and lots of family events in the school holidays, there is plenty to do at Rheged.

Headless Cross, Gretna Green, Dumfries & Galloway, DG16 5EA, Tel: 01461 338441, Email, www.gretnagreen.com

Romantic history combines with a great shopping experience. Gretna Green Story unfolds in the historic building. Shopping features reveal a stylish collection of clothing, accessories and homestyle goods plus luxury food and whiskies.

9b Museum Square, Keswick, Cumbria, CA12 5DZ, Tel: 017687 75102, Email, www.puzzlingplace.co.uk

An interactive exhibition of optical illusions including holograms, artwork and our anti-gravity room. Visit our puzzle shop and puzzle area for free.

Gubbergil, Holmrook, Irton, Cumbria, CA19 1YQ, Tel: 019467 24764, Email, www.fobbles.co.uk

Here at Fobbles we specialise in quality needlecraft, textile and beading workshops and residential retreats. We have have a purpose-built workshop and all our modern facilities mean we are also disabled friendly.

12 Main Street, Egremont, Cumbria, CA22 2DW, Tel: 01946 820693, Email, www.lowescourtgallery.co.uk

The ruins of the 12thC Norman castle dominate the town of Egremont. It is set in lovely public grounds with flower beds, walks and trees, used for many open-air events, concerts, plays and poetry readings.

A5087 Coast Road, Ulverston, Cumbria, LA12 9QQ, Tel: 01229 584029, Email, www.manjushri.org

Superb example of a romantic Gothic mansion with unique Kadampa Buddhist Temple dedicated to World Peace. Fascinating 1-hour guided tour of the house and Temple brings alive the history of the Priory since 1160. Beautiful woodland gardens.

Low Newton, Newton-in-Cartmel, Grange-over-Sands, Cumbria, LA11 6JP, Tel: 015395 31498, Email, www.yewtreebarn.co.uk

The perfect place to find design-led crafts, jewellery, art, ceramics, furniture, accessories, cards and gifts. Featuring quality makers and designers, many from Cumbria.

The Abbey, Carlisle, CA3 8TZ, Tel: 01228 548151, Email, www.carlislecathedral.org.uk

Cathedral dating from 1122, with fine carved wood and stonework. Stained glass from 14th to 20thC. Gift shop, restaurant and treasury exhibition.

Tarn Road, Brampton, Cumbria, CA8 1HN, Tel: 016977 3129, Email, www.carlisle.gov.uk/talkintarn

A 65-acre lake amid 120 acres of farmland. Visitors can sail, windsurf or canoe. There is also pike fishing, a play area and tearoom. Regular events throughout the year. Log cabin available to hire for meetings.

Grange-over-Sands, Cumbria, LA11 6DB, Tel: 015395 35297, Email, www.promart.info

Biggest open-air art and crafts gallery along the promenade of Grange-over-Sands in the English Lake District, Cumbria UK. Free to all visitors!

Speciality: Arts & Crafts

Tithe Barn Midtown, Caldbeck, Wigton, Cumbria, CA7 8EA, Tel: 016974 78015, Email, www.hestascene.co.uk

Set in the beautiful village of Caldbeck we offer residents and visitors a true alternative gift shop and gallery. Exhibits include paintings, textiles, interiors, jewellery, ceramics, glassware, photography, cards and much more.