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There are some charming towns and villages dotted across the Eden Valley and North Pennines, with plenty to discover – from local markets to history and heritage.
Penrith is a great place to indulge in some retail therapy, with independent shops and national names; as well as its fascinating 14th century castle, which is well worth a visit. In the Eden Valley, discover a rich variety of bustling markets towns – including Alston, one of England’s highest.
The scenic Settle to Carlisle railway runs across the area, stopping at Appleby and Kirkby Stephen, making for a great way to get around; with stunning views of the surrounding landscapes as you travel.
Explore the towns and villages in and around Eden Valley and North Pennines, Cumbria including Alston, Appleby-in-Westmorland, Kirkby Stephen and Penrith.
Eden Valley The most peaceful haven of pastoral calm
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Ullswater
The Victorian-style Glasshouse is the closest building to the lakeshore at Another Place. With panoramic views of Ullswater and the fells beyond, its open Thursday to Monday for wood-fired pizza, coffee and cocktails to hotel guests and non-resident…
Cumbria
Just east of Pooley Bridge at the northern end of Ullswater the moorland and low hills of Moor Divock and Askham Fell is criss-crossed by an extensive network of bridleways. For mountain bikes, the bridleways are a good introduction to real…
Our shortest route has no huge hills to tackle, but the lofty northern fells are an ever-present backdrop as you ride westwards along quiet country lanes to the pretty village of Greystoke and back.
Penrith
A stunning grade I listed Pele Tower dating back to the 13th century, Askham Hall has been transformed from a stately family abode into a unique & contemporary stylish retreat. A luxurious, intimate, unpretentious home from home awaits.
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218 reviewsPenrith
A short stroll from the main Aira Force car park is the Aira Force tea-room, a place to relax and refuel ready for your next adventure. It’s open daily from 10am – 4.30pm, with indoor and outdoor seating, serving some tasty treats and refreshing…
Penrith
Imagine coming to a ruined castle, walking through its gardens and into the woodlands and stumbling across one of the largest adventure playgrounds in the country. When you do this at Lowther, you have found the lost castle.
Penrith
Enjoy a day of weaving a tartan scarf using a four-shaft table loom. Explore classic tartan weaving patterns and go home with a lovely scarf.
Penrith
The Honeybee Pod is our new glamping pod, sleeping a max of 2 people and has a built-in double bed & sofa / chaise longue.
Kirkby Stephen
The Carthouse is one of three luxurious cottages at The Green Cumbria. Super stylish barn conversion, idyllic rural location, dogs welcome, enclosed garden, wood-burner, pubs nearby and great walks from the door.
Penrith
Skelton Show has become one of the major agricultural, country shows in Cumbria. Located in the picturesque parkland at Hutton-in-the Forest, it attracts over 10,000 visitors each year.
Penrith
Join Claire for this friendly and relaxed Calligraphy workshop and learn how to write using this wonderful style of modern Calligraphy to create your own gorgeous cards, gift tags and more! This By Moon & Tide workshops is perfect for absolute…
Penrith
Design & make 'three Silver rings' with Sterling Silver and some Semi-Precious Stones with Melinda Scarborough
Penrith
A high-level approach to the summit plateau of the eastern giant, High Street, then a steady descent via Mardale Ill Bell and the old packhorse route that crosses Nan Bield Pass.
Penrith
Join Victoria for this creative class where you will learn how to embroider, embellish, and add felt applique to a fabric panel that has been pre printed with Victoria's own colourful paintings in an eye catching folk art style.
Flusco, Penrith
At Flusco Wood, you can choose your own lodge. Go for cosy comfort or sumptuous luxury; fit out your holiday home with lavish fittings, the newest technology or even put a hot tub on your deck. Alternatively, why not take your holiday lifestyle back…
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118 reviewsPenrith
The Quiet Site began welcoming guests in 1963 and many of our original customers have journeyed with us from the old basic camping field to the state-of-the-art, sustainable glamping park we are now. In a nutshell, we offer quality glamping,…
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1136 reviewsUllswater
The Living Space is a place for eating, meeting and lounging on sofas. Its food is fresh, bold and distinctive. Expect lamb tagine, burgers and fries, meze plates, salads, sourdough pizza and doorstep sandwiches.
Penrith
Mosaics - Feathers and Fins ~ with Helen Clues Spend a lovely and inspiring day with Helen creating some beautiful mosaic pieces, using a combination of vintage broken crockery (known as 'picassiette' in the trade), coloured glass and ceramic tiles.
Glenridding
We offer a wide range of land and water based activities in the Lake District including RYA sailing courses, corporate events, team building activities, youth group events, and family adventure days.
Penrith
New for our programme of creative classes, a chance to learn some sewing techniques with a takeaway creation to enhance your home. Join Ashlea for this hands on class, designed to teach you the basic methods of pattern placement, piping, putting in…
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