Browsing local attractions within 8 miles of Hall Hills 

Castle Street, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA3 8TP, (6 miles, 10kms), 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, (6 miles, 10kms), 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.

Unthank, Nr. Hutton-in-the -Forest, Penrith, Cumbria, CA11 9TG, (7 miles, 12kms), Tel: 017684 84538, Email, www.up-front.com

Beautifully converted 17thC farm buildings. Changing exhibitions, vegetarian restaurant, gift shop and puppet theatre.

Hutton in the Forest, Penrith, Cumbria, CA11 9TH, (8 miles, 13kms), Tel: 017684 84449, Email, www.hutton-in-the-forest.co.uk

Historic house and gardens based on a medieval pele towers with substantial 17th, 18th and 19thC additions. Extensive gardens in woodland setting walled garden, topiary, woodland walk and lake with cascade.

High Head Farm, Ivegill, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA4 0PJ, (2 miles, 3kms), 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, (6 miles, 10kms), 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, (6 miles, 10kms), 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, (6 miles, 10kms), Tel: 01228 625600, Email, www.discovercarlisle.co.uk

Blackfriars, West Walls, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA3 8UF, (6 miles, 10kms), 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.

Tithe Barn Midtown, Caldbeck, Wigton, Cumbria, CA7 8EA, (5 miles, 9kms), Tel: 016974 78015, Email, www.hestascene.co.uk

Set in the beautiful village of Caldbeck we offer residents and visitors a true alternative gift shop and gallery. Exhibits include paintings, textiles, interiors, jewellery, ceramics, glassware, photography, cards and much more.