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There are some charming towns and villages dotted across the Eden Valley and North Pennines, with plenty to discover – from local markets to history and heritage.
Penrith is a great place to indulge in some retail therapy, with independent shops and national names; as well as its fascinating 14th century castle, which is well worth a visit. In the Eden Valley, discover a rich variety of bustling markets towns – including Alston, one of England’s highest.
The scenic Settle to Carlisle railway runs across the area, stopping at Appleby and Kirkby Stephen, making for a great way to get around; with stunning views of the surrounding landscapes as you travel.
Explore the towns and villages in and around Eden Valley and North Pennines, Cumbria including Alston, Appleby-in-Westmorland, Kirkby Stephen and Penrith.
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Tarn Road, Brampton
Join utter legends Robin, Marian, and the Merry Men in Sherwood Forest for a hilariously adventurous take on the timeless tales of everyone's favourite archer.
Pernicious Prince John and the shifty Sheriff of Nottingham have hatched a plan to put a…
Pooley Bridge
Just a stones throw from Lake Ullswater & Pooley Bridge, Hillcroft Park boasts one of the most stunning locations of any UK holiday park.
Cumbria
Tracing the course of the River South Tyne downstream from Alston, this route provides an excellent short introductory ride to the area.
Penrith
An unrivalled range of 1,2 and 3 day courses in the Arts, Crafts, Heritage skills, Baking, Textiles, Raku pottery, Wood /Stone carving, Willow & Wire, Ceramics, Glass, Silver and much much more.
Penrith
Introducing an ambitious new project, Epona-The Wild Pony of the North, this display showcases the concept of a giant Fell pony on the side of Blease Fell in the Tebay Gorge area as well as the Epona Community Engagement Project; a new cultural…
Bampton, Penrith
Enjoy intimate views and excellent photography opportunities of Badgers, from the comfort of the RSPB's Badger Hide at Wild Haweswater. As the sun sets over Haweswater, the woodland residents emerge for their nightly foraging escapades. The…
Penrith
A short stroll from the main Aira Force car park is the Aira Force tea-room, a place to relax and refuel ready for your next adventure. It’s open daily from 10am – 4.30pm, with indoor and outdoor seating, serving some tasty treats and refreshing…
Penrith
Roundthorn Country House, the place where our house becomes your home the moment you step over the threshold…❤️ Exclusively yours for the day, indulge and let your surroundings soak up your personalities. Extensive grounds, luxury boutique…
Ullswater
The six new shepherd huts have been expertly crafted by Blackdown Shepherd Huts using sustainable French oak cladding. The double-braced huts have stargazing roofs, free-standing baths, and a lounge area with a log burner.
Cumbria
Set amongst the gentle rolling fells on the northern side of Ullswater, the modest peaks of Great Mell Fell and Little Mell Fell
display instantly recognisable profiles.
Penrith
Brougham Hall is a creative haven where you can enjoy the perfect blend of crafts, coffee and restoration.
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134 reviewsPenrith
Have you wanted to create a nature journal but don't know where to start or how to do it? This workshop will - hopefully - fix that. I will take you through the process I follow for creating my journals which are really an expression of the joy I…
Penruddock, Penrith
Brow Wood Cabin is a bespoke and luxurious L-shared cabin, situated next to an ancient wood. There is a super king bed and shower room. The perfect place to escape to.
Kirkby Stephen
Smardale is a gem of a nature reserve away from the hustle and bustle of the Lake District. Dogs on leads are welcome. Native cattle graze here.
Pooley Bridge
Just a stone's throw away from Lake Ullswater, Hillcroft Park boasts one of the most stunning locations of any UK holiday park, offering glamping with a choice 19 eco-pods of two types.
Penrith
The stream which flows over Aira Force is Aira Beck, which rises on the upper slopes of Stybarrow Dodd at a height of 720 metres and flows north-easterly before turning south, blocked by the high heather-covered slopes of Gowbarrow Fell.
Penrith
Three stone circles and two smaller settings of boulders 12' across. Inside one of the circles was a series of cremations, one in a collared urn.
Carlisle
The backbone of our ethos is excellent English country style dishes, delivered with warm andfriendly service. Our chefs take great pride in cooking dishes created from locally sourced produce.Our menu changes daily, along with seasonal variations.
Penrith
Following on from my Nature Journal Workshops I am now turning my attention to the built environment. What is an urban sketch? An urban sketch is a drawing created on location, indoors or out, capturing what the sketcher sees from direct…
Grisedale Bridge, Glenridding
The rugged Lakeland fells and pristine waters of Ullswater make for a dramatic backdrop to your special day. Sail into marital bliss on board a Ullswater 'Steamer'.
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