Browsing local shops within 8 miles of The Kings Head 

Town End, Grasmere, Cumbria, LA22 9SH, (7 miles, 12kms), 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, (5 miles, 8kms), 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, (4 miles, 7kms), 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.

Church Cottage, Grasmere, Ambleside, Cumbria, LA22 9SW, (7 miles, 11kms), Tel: 015394 35428, Email, www.grasmeregingerbread.co.uk

Church cottage originally built in 1630 as the village school. Established in 1854 as Sarah Nelson's Original Celebrated Grasmere Gingerbread Shop.

Speciality: Gingerbread, Rum Butter, Local Produce & Ginger themed products.

Honister Pass, Borrowdale, Keswick, Cumbria, CA12 5XN, (5 miles, 9kms), Tel: 017687 77230, Email, www.honister.com

The last working slate mine in England. Fully guided mine tours and Via Ferrata. Browse the visitor centre. Our Sky Hi cafe serves freshly prepared, locally sourced, pannins, soups and crepes.

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

Thornthwaite Village, Keswick, Cumbria, CA12 5SA, (7 miles, 12kms), Tel: 017687 78248, Email, www.thornthwaitegalleries.co.uk

Art and craft gallery with teashop, exhibiting the work of over 130 mainly local exhibitors.

The Studio, Grasmere, Ambleside, Cumbria, LA22 9SX, (7 miles, 11kms), Tel: 015394 35280, Email, www.heatoncooper.co.uk

Art gallery and art shop run by the Heaton Cooper family, selling original paintings and prints from 4 generations of the family.

1 Packhorse Court, Keswick, Cumbria, CA12 5JB, (4 miles, 7kms), Tel: 017687 71379

Jewellery designers.