Browsing local shops within 8 miles of Crookhurst Farm 

Mawbray Hayrigg, Silloth, Wigton, Cumbria, CA7 4LL, (3 miles, 5kms), 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, (8 miles, 12kms), Tel: 01900 824805, Email, www.wordsworthhouse.org.uk

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

38-42 Market Place, Cockermouth, Cumbria, CA13 9NG, (8 miles, 12kms), Tel: 01900 829667

Percy House dates from 1390 and extended in 1598 by The Percy's of Northumberland. The Gallery has work by over 80 Cumbrian artists from Jewellery and textiles to paintings and photos. Exhibitions change monthly.

Castlegate House, Cockermouth, Cumbria, CA13 9HA, (8 miles, 12kms), Tel: 01900 822149

A contemporary art gallery in a listed Georgian house, showing northern Scottish artists, Royal academicians and emerging young artists.

9 South Street, Cockermouth, Cumbria, CA13 9QP, (8 miles, 13kms), Tel: 01900 823521

A small artist-run gallery selling original etchings and pastels, plus a good selection of British-made crafts and fashion jewellery.