Browsing leisure activities within 8 miles of The Bower House 

Askham, Penrith, Cumbria, CA10 2PF, (5 miles, 8kms), Tel: 01931 712 348, www.askhamhall.co.uk

Askham Hall has 12-acres of beautiful gardens (with an edible theme), an animal viewing area and a stylish rustic café.

Redhills, Penrith, Cumbria, CA11 0DQ, (7 miles, 12kms), Tel: 01768 868000, Email, www.rheged.com

With 10 fantastic shops, 3 tasty cafes, pottery painting, indoor & outdoor play, a giant cinema screen, plus 5 exhibitions a year in our Gallery, 4 TIC pods and lots of family events in the school holidays, there is plenty to do at Rheged.

Barton House, 21 North End, Wirksworth, DE4 4FG, (8 miles, 13kms), Tel: 01629 821900, Email, www.contours.co.uk

Self-guided and guided walking holidays, short breaks and weekends throughout Cumbria and the rest of Britain.

Southend Road, Penrith, Cumbria, CA11 8JH, (7 miles, 11kms), Tel: 01768 863450, Email, www.northcountryleisure.org.uk/eden/penrith-leisure-centre/

25m 5 lane pool and 13m studio pool, gym fitness, fitness classes, sports hall, climbing wall, astro turf pitches, skate park, cafe, indoor bowling...all on offer!

Beechcroft, Sleagill, Penrith, Cumbria, CA10 3HD, (2 miles, 3kms), Tel: 01931 714580, Email, www.chefacademy.co.uk

Skelling Farm, Skirwith, Penrith, Cumbria, CA10 1RL, (6 miles, 10kms), Email, www.edensoaring.co.uk/golakes

Go gliding at Edensoaring and get an adrenalin rush. You will be flown by a BGA qualified instructor on your trial flight.

Midtown Farm, Blencarn, Penrith, Cumbria, CA10 1TX, (6 miles, 10kms), Tel: 01768 879091, Email, www.lakesanddales.co.uk

Self-drive classic car hire with a range of british soft-top sports cars from 1950's onwards, Austin Healeys, Morgan, Triumphs, Mini Cooper S and Lotus Elise.

3 Currah Close, Ousby, Penrith, Cumbria, CA10 1AP, (8 miles, 13kms), Email, www.edenoutdooradventures.co.uk

Eden Outdoor Adventures is a small, friendly, family based company. We provide tailor made courses for small groups and families to give our customers a fantastic experience.

Chapel Street, Appleby, Cumbria, CA16 6QR, (5 miles, 9kms), Tel: 01768 351212, Email, www.northcountryleisure.org.uk/eden/appleby-leisure-centre

25m pool and learner pool where children and adults can learn to swim, or swim for fitness. Modern, fully equipped gym also available.

Shap, Cumbria, LA8 9PL, (5 miles, 8kms), Tel: 01539 822222

The village of Shap consists mainly of two long lines of grey stone houses, many dating from the 18th century. The area around Shap was settled in Neolithic times, and there are several stone circles, and other standing stones nearby.

Cumbria, (8 miles, 13kms), Tel: 0845 272 0004

Pooley Bridge is situated on the river Eamont, below Dunmallard Hill, at the northern tip of Ullswater, one of Lakeland's most attractive lakes.

(7 miles, 11kms)

Cycle Route: Carlise-Brampton-Kirkoswald-Appleby-Maulds Meaburn-Great Strickland-Penrith

(6 miles, 9kms)

Cycle Route: Appleby-Melmerby-Gamblesby-Leadgate-Alston

(7 miles, 11kms)

Cycle Route: Penrith-Skelton-Dalston-Carlisle

(6 miles, 9kms)

Walk Route: Appleby-Shap-Pooley Bridge-Patterdale-Grasmere-Troutbeck-Kendal-Arnside