Browsing local attractions within 8 miles of Briar Lea Guest House 

Kirklinton, Carlisle, CA6 6BB, (3 miles, 5kms), Tel: 016977 48292, Email, www.kirklintonhall.co.uk

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.

Castle Street, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA3 8TP, (8 miles, 12kms), Tel: 01228 618718, Email, www.tulliehouse.co.uk

Tullie House Museum and Art Gallery is an excellent choice for a great day out for all of the family.

Carlisle, Cumbria, CA3 8UR, (8 miles, 12kms), Tel: 01228 625600, Email, www.english-heritage.org.uk/carlislecastle

A massive medieval fortress founded to protect historic city of Carlisle in 1092. Hear about its role in sieges and stories about the ghastly prison.

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.

Green Market, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA3 8JE, (8 miles, 12kms), Tel: 01228 618718, Email, www.tulliehouse.co.uk/guildhall-museum

One of the oldest buildings in Carlisle and Grade 1 Listed, it requires a significant amount of care. The building will be closed throughout 2011 to enable essential preservation work to take place. We apologise for any inconvenience.

The Lodge, Castle Street, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA3 8JE, (8 miles, 12kms), Tel: 01228 625600, Email, www.discovercarlisle.co.uk

Blackfriars, West Walls, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA3 8UF, (8 miles, 13kms), Tel: 01228 52198

Church, 1778, fourth building on Roman site, founded by St Cuthbert 685AD, it has a moving pulpit along with 14thC and modern stained glass.