Browsing local shops within 8 miles of Woodgate Hall 

Cark in Cartmel, Grange-over-Sands, Cumbria, LA11 7PL, (7 miles, 11kms), Tel: 015395 58328, Email, www.holker.co.uk

Family home to the Cavendish's, Victorian wing, glorious gardens and parkland, woodlands, food hall, gift shop and courtyard cafe.

A5087 Coast Road, Ulverston, Cumbria, LA12 9QQ, (6 miles, 10kms), Tel: 01229 584029, Email, www.manjushri.org

Peaceful and inspiring Buddhist Temple, amazing Romantic Gothic mansion, relaxing café, gift shop and book store. Bring a picnic. Six minute woodland walk to beach. Guided tour at 2.30pm on Weekends and BHs.

The Grizedale Centre, Grizedale, Hawkshead, Cumbria, LA22 0QJ, (6 miles, 10kms), Tel: 01229 860396, Email, www.grizedalemountainbikes.co.uk

Mountain bike hire centre based in Grizedale Forest.

Lake Windermere, Newby Bridge, Cumbria, LA12 8AT, (6 miles, 10kms), Tel: 015395 30001, Email, www.lakesidehotel.co.uk/SpecialOccasions_Weddings.htm

Lakeside Hotel, possibly the finest four star hotel in the Lake District has a spectacular location on the shores of Lake Windermere.