Browsing local shops within 8 miles of Briar Lea Guest House 

Walby, Crosby-on-Eden, Carlisle, CA6 4QL, (6 miles, 10kms), 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.

Headless Cross, Gretna Green, Dumfries & Galloway, DG16 5EA, (4 miles, 6kms), 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.

The Abbey, Carlisle, CA3 8TZ, (8 miles, 12kms), 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.

17-19 Castle Street, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA3 8JA, (8 miles, 12kms), Tel: 01228 544560, Email, www.bookcasecarlisle.co.uk

We are one of the biggest second hand bookstores in the UK. We also have an on site cafe and antiques shop.

2 Port Road, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA2 7AJ, (8 miles, 12kms), Tel: 01228 401943

Beauty and body therapy.