Browsing local attractions within 8 miles of Ashleigh Guest House 

Allengrove House, Allengrove, Heads Nook, Brampton, Cumbria, CA8 9AP, (5 miles, 8kms), Tel: 01228 561 516, www.ciseaux.co.uk

Carlisle, Cumbria, CA3 8UR, (0.5 miles, 0.8kms), 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.

Border & Kings Own Royal Border Regiment, Queen Mary's Tower The Castle, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA3 8UR, (0.5 miles, 0.8kms), Tel: 01228 532774, Email, www.kingsownbordermuseum.btik.com

Three hundred years of Cumbria's County Infantry Regiment.

Kingmoor Road, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA3 9QJ, (2 miles, 2kms), 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.

Walby, Crosby-on-Eden, Carlisle, CA6 4QL, (3 miles, 5kms), 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.

Castle Street, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA3 8TP, (0.4 miles, 0.6kms), 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.

Wetheral, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA11 7HX, (4 miles, 7kms), 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.

Dacre Road, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA3 8UL, (0.6 miles, 1kms), 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.

Aviation House, Carlisle Airport, Crosby-on-Eden, Carlisle, CA6 4NW, (6 miles, 9kms), 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.

The Abbey, Carlisle, CA3 8TZ, (0.3 miles, 0.5kms), 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.

5 Lonsdale Street, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA1 1BJ, (0.1 miles, 0.1kms), Tel: 01228 595055, Email, www.crowngallery.net

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

Burgh-by-Sands, Carlisle, CA5 6BG, (5 miles, 8kms), Tel: 01228 576387, Email, www.ctfc.org.uk

St Michael's Church is a Grade 1 listed building dating from the 12th C. The church is built mainly from stones from Hadrian's Wall and the Roman fort on which it is situated. It's history spans 8 decades.

The Lodge, Castle Street, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA3 8JE, (0.3 miles, 0.4kms), Tel: 01228 625600, Email, www.discovercarlisle.co.uk

Wigton Road, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA2 6JP, (2 miles, 2kms), 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.

1B Finkle Street, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA3 8UU, (0.4 miles, 0.6kms), 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.

1A - 5 Lowther Street, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA3 8ES, (0.2 miles, 0.4kms), 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.

Blackwell Road, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA2 4SD, (2 miles, 3kms), 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.

Houghton Hall Garden Centre, Houghton, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA6 4JB, (2 miles, 4kms), 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.

Blackfriars, West Walls, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA3 8UF, (0.3 miles, 0.5kms), 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.

Green Market, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA3 8JE, (0.3 miles, 0.4kms), 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.

9 Crosby Street, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA1 1DQ, (0.2 miles, 0.4kms), Tel: 01228 525231