Browsing local attractions within 8 miles of The Cross Keys  

Levens, Kendal, Cumbria, LA8 0PD, (2 miles, 4kms), Tel: 015395 60321, Email, www.levenshall.co.uk

Elizabethan mansion and world famous topiary gardens designed by M Beaumont in 1694, fountain garden and buttery, licenced restaurant and gift shop.

Tewitfield, Carnforth, Lancashire, LA6 1JH, (5 miles, 8kms), Tel: 01524 784184, Email, www.greenlandsfarmvillage.co.uk

We're all about bringing people together to enjoy some of life's simple pleasures, whatever the weather. Everyone can enjoy the hands-on fun of our open farm and the pleasures of our artisan village.

Sizergh, Kendal, Cumbria, LA8 8AE, (4 miles, 6kms), Tel: 015395 60951, Email, www.nationaltrust.org.uk/sizergh/

Medieval House with Tudor additions surrounded by a superb garden and large estate. Has been lived in by the Strickland family for over 760 years. Learn about the Elizabethan carvings and contents of the castle, and the gardens.

Myers Farm, Silverdale, Carnforth, Lancashire, LA5 0SW, (4 miles, 7kms), Tel: 01524 701601, Email, www.rspb.org.uk/leightonmoss

Nature reserve with special wildlife, nature trails with birdwatching hides, RSPB shop, visitor centre and tea room. A great day out.

The Old Bank, The Promenade, Arnside, Lancashire, LA5 0HA, (3 miles, 5kms), Tel: 01524 761762, Email, www.gallery-h.co.uk

Leading international contemporary and traditional design collections of fine art, furniture and jewellery pieces. Exhibitions are held throughout the year. Online shopping at www.galleryh.co.uk

Barn Close, Ayside, Cartmel, Grange-over-Sands, Cumbria, LA11 6HY, (6 miles, 10kms), Email, www.predatorexperience.co.uk

Amazing interactive bird of prey experiences for all ages. Choose either the woodland and parkland by lake Windermere or the thrill of the Lakeland fells. Eagles, hawks, falcons and owls. Gift vouchers are available.

Appleby & Carlisle, TR27 9AD, (6 miles, 9kms), Tel: 0845 3102458, Email, www.statesmanrail.com

A steam-hauled train over the Settle and Carlisle railway with sightseeing in Appleby or Carlisle.

Rail Route: Lancaster-Preston-Blackburn-Clitheroe-Long Preston

Low Sizergh Farm, Sizergh, Kendal, Cumbria, LA8 8AE, (4 miles, 6kms), Tel: 015395 60426, Email, www.lowsizerghbarn.co.uk

National award-winning farm shop, tea room and craft gallery in a fabulous barn on a woking family dairy farm in the South Lakes.

Friends Meeting House, Stramongate, Kendal, Cumbria, LA9 4BH, (7 miles, 11kms), Tel: 01539 722975, Email, www.quaker-tapestry.co.uk

Explore 350 years of social history beautifully illustrated within 77 inspiring, colourful, modern embroidered panels. Shop, Cafe, audio guides, film, interactive displays, children's activities.

Newby Bridge, Ulverston, Cumbria, LA12 8NN, (8 miles, 13kms), Tel: 015395 31273, Email, www.nationaltrust.org.uk

Discover this lakeshore Victorian park on the east shore of Windermere. Just the place for families to enjoy access to Windermere with picnic areas, boat hire and tea room.

Raines Hall Farm, Sedgwick, Kendal, Cumbria, LA8 0JH, (4 miles, 6kms), Tel: 015395 61760, Email, www.lakelandmaze.co.uk

Family attraction, maze, soft play, go karts, animals, pets, events, parties and refreshments.

Low Newton, Newton-in-Cartmel, Grange-over-Sands, Cumbria, LA11 6JP, (6 miles, 9kms), Tel: 015395 31498, Email, www.yewtreebarn.co.uk

The perfect place to find design-led crafts, jewellery, art, ceramics, furniture, accessories, cards and gifts. Featuring quality makers and designers, many from Cumbria.

Made in Cumbria, 25 Stramongate, Kendal, Cumbria, LA9 4BH, (7 miles, 11kms), Tel: 01539 735891, Email

Victoria Hall, Main Street, Grange, LA11 6DP, (6 miles, 10kms), Tel: 015395 34026

Station Road, Kendal, Cumbria, LA9 6BT, (7 miles, 12kms), Tel: 01539 721374, Email, www.kendalmuseum.org.uk

One of the oldest museums in the country with outstanding collections of natural history, archaeology and local history. Programme of exhibitions and events.

Abbot Hall, Kendal, Cumbria, LA9 5AL, (7 miles, 11kms), Tel: 01539 722464, Email, www.abbothall.org.uk

Abbot Hall is one of Britain's finest independent art galleries in a beautiful setting beside the river Kent and overlooked by the ruins of Kendal castle.