Browsing local attractions within 8 miles of Crown Hotel Wetheral 

1B Finkle Street, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA3 8UU, (4 miles, 7kms), Tel: 01228 810177, Email, www.weft-studio.co.uk

Weft Studio is an exciting working arts and craft studio and shop located in Carlisle's historic quarter.

Blackfriars, West Walls, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA3 8UF, (4 miles, 7kms), 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.

Aviation House, Carlisle Airport, Crosby-on-Eden, Carlisle, CA6 4NW, (4 miles, 7kms), Tel: 01228 573823, Email, www.solway-aviation-museum.co.uk

Aviation museum. Open weekends, Apr - Oct,bank holidays only and Fridays during the school summer holidays.

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

Border & Kings Own Royal Border Regiment, Queen Mary's Tower The Castle, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA3 8UR, (4 miles, 7kms), Tel: 01228 532774, Email, www.kingsownbordermuseum.btik.com

Three hundred years of Cumbria's County Infantry Regiment.

Moot Hall, Market Place, Brampton, Cumbria, CA8 1RW, (6 miles, 9kms), Tel: 016977 3433, Email, www.discovercarlisle.co.uk

The Moot Hall has been a feature of Brampton's market place since at least 1648.

Carlisle, Cumbria, CA3 8UR, (4 miles, 7kms), 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.

Tarn Road, Brampton, Cumbria, CA8 1HN, (6 miles, 9kms), Tel: 016977 3129, www.carlisle.gov.uk/talkintarn

A 65-acre lake amid 120 acres of farmland. Visitors can sail, windsurf or canoe. There is also pike fishing, a play area and tearoom. Regular events throughout the year. Log cabin available to hire for meetings.

Lanercost, Brampton, Cumbria, CA8 2HQ, (8 miles, 13kms), Tel: 01697 73030, Email, www.english-heritage.org.uk

Standing close to Hadrian's Wall, this beautiful 13C church stands to its full height and remains remarkably well-preserved.

Wigton Road, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA2 6JP, (5 miles, 8kms), Tel: 01228 618594, Email, www.carlisle.gov.uk

Chance's Park was gifted to the citizens of Carlisle by the prominent Chance family in 1944. Some of the original features remain from the landscaped parkland that was laid out around Morton Manor in the late 1700's.

Houghton Hall Garden Centre, Houghton, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA6 4JB, (5 miles, 8kms), Tel: 01228 400388, Email, www.aworldinminiature.com

This truly amazing museum contains one of the world's top 3 collections of miniatures, from remarkable copies of antique furniture in beautiful tiny room settings to everyday items at sizes you just won't believe.

Kingmoor Road, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA3 9QJ, (5 miles, 9kms), Tel: 01228 817000, Email, www.carlisle.gov.uk

Kingmoor Nature Reserves consists of Kingmoor Siding, Kingmoor South, Kingmoor North and Kingstown Wildlfie Pond, each with diverse habitats steeped in history and all are a haven for wildlife.

Wetheral, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA11 7HX, (0.3 miles, 0.5kms), Tel: 0191 2691200, Email, www.english-heritage.org.uk

The 15C gatehouse of a Benedictine priory, where wrongdoers could claim pardon if they enlisted to fight the Scots. It survived because it later served as a vicarage for the parish church.

Blackwell Road, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA2 4SD, (4 miles, 7kms), Tel: 01228 618594, Email, www.carlisle.gov.uk

A former brick-pit, Hammond's Pond was developed in the 1920's as Pleasureland by local resident Archie Hammond. Today the park provides a variety of outdoor opportunites for enjoyment.

The Lodge, Castle Street, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA3 8JE, (4 miles, 7kms), Tel: 01228 625600, Email, www.discovercarlisle.co.uk

The Abbey, Carlisle, CA3 8TZ, (4 miles, 7kms), 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.

1A - 5 Lowther Street, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA3 8ES, (4 miles, 7kms), Tel: 01228 818564, Email

Ceramic painting studio for all ages. Comne and paint a mug, plate or ornament and leave it with us whilst we glaze it.

Front Street, Brampton, Cumbria, CA8 1NG, (6 miles, 9kms), Tel: 016977 3597, www.stmartinsbrampton.org.uk

Unique Pre-Raphaelite church, with Burne-Jones/William Morris stained glass windows.

Dacre Road, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA3 8UL, (5 miles, 7kms), Tel: 01228 618594, Email, www.carlisle.gov.uk

The formal gardens of Bitts Park contain flower beds, lawns and a statue of Queen Victoria. The park offers opportunities for relaxation, play and sports.

Allengrove House, Allengrove, Heads Nook, Brampton, Cumbria, CA8 9AP, (2 miles, 3kms), Tel: 01228 561 516, www.ciseaux.co.uk

5 Lonsdale Street, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA1 1BJ, (4 miles, 6kms), Tel: 01228 595055, Email, www.crowngallery.net

Contemporary arts and crafts gallery exhibiting modern work from local artists and craft makers.

Green Market, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA3 8JE, (4 miles, 7kms), 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.

Castle Street, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA3 8TP, (4 miles, 7kms), 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.

9 Crosby Street, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA1 1DQ, (4 miles, 7kms), Tel: 01228 525231