Browsing local shops within 8 miles of Crossroads House 

Walby, Crosby-on-Eden, Carlisle, CA6 4QL, (6 miles, 9kms), 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.

High Head Farm, Ivegill, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA4 0PJ, (5 miles, 8kms), Tel: 016974 73552, Email, www.highheadsculpturevalley.co.uk

A family friendly contemporary art gallery and tearoom set on a working dairy farm, 5 acres of outdoor sculpture park and 70 acres of farm walks. Luxury health suite with hydrotheraphy spa bath, sauna.

The Abbey, Carlisle, CA3 8TZ, (3 miles, 5kms), 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, (3 miles, 5kms), 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, (4 miles, 6kms), Tel: 01228 401943

Beauty and body therapy.

Rose Ghyll, Oakbank, Sunnyhill, Whitehaven, Cumbria, CA28 6HY, (3 miles, 5kms), Tel: 01946 67980

Wedding photography and video services our speciality - see our web site for prices and samples of our work.

Martel, 5 Sycamore Drive, Carleton Heights, Penrith, Cumbria, CA11 8UG, (3 miles, 5kms), Tel: 01768 891553

Photographer.