Browsing local shops within 8 miles of Lane Head Farm Country Guest House 

Unthank, Nr. Hutton-in-the -Forest, Penrith, Cumbria, CA11 9TG, (7 miles, 12kms), Tel: 017684 84538, Email, www.up-front.com

Beautifully converted 17thC farm buildings. Changing exhibitions, vegetarian restaurant, gift shop and puppet theatre.

Redhills, Penrith, Cumbria, CA11 0DQ, (8 miles, 12kms), 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.

Southey Works, Keswick, Cumbria, CA12 5NG, (7 miles, 12kms), 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.

The Old Brewery, Brewery Lane, Keswick, Cumbria, CA12 5BY, (7 miles, 11kms), Tel: 017687 80700, Email, www.keswickbrewery.co.uk

A small family-run brewery set up with quality and environmental issues at it's heart. Brewery tours and shop available.

9b Museum Square, Keswick, Cumbria, CA12 5DZ, (7 miles, 12kms), 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.

1 Packhorse Court, Keswick, Cumbria, CA12 5JB, (7 miles, 12kms), Tel: 017687 71379

Jewellery designers.