Things to do
There is a package of tourist information brochures in the residents' lounge, but here is a little information about some of the sights to see and places to visit whilst staying at Pea Top Farm.
Penrith (7 miles)
This is a lovely market town of sandstone buildings. Places to visit include Penrith Castle (1397), Long Meg and her daughters (the third largest stone circle in the British Isles dating from the Bronze Age) and Penrith Museum.
 Penrith 
Appleby-in-Westmorland (8 miles)
A historic town within a loop of the River Eden. Popular annual events are the horse fair in June and jazz festival in July.
Alston (18 miles)
High up in the North Pennines, Alston flourished around lead mining over four centuries ago. It is 1,000 feet above sea level, the highest market settlement in England.
 Alston
Ullswater (14 miles)
The second largest lake in the Lake District, Ullswater offers excellent water sports facilities, mountain-biking, walking and rock climbing.
Keswick (23 miles)
Nestling between the Skiddaw Mountains and the northern shores of Derwentwater, Keswick is home to the Theatre by the Lake, Cars of the Stars Motormuseum and Cumberland Pencil Museum.
Ambleside (29 miles)
A bustling market town with easy access to the surrounding fells and mountains. Other places to visit include Bridge House, Ambleside Museum and Stock Ghyll Force waterfall.
Windermere (33 miles)
The largest natural lake in England and the Lake District’s most popular holiday resort. Attractions include The World of Beatrix Potter and the Aquarium of the Lakes.
 Lake Windermere
Carlisle (27 miles)
Carlisle is the most northerly English city. Amongst others, there is a farmers market, Carlisle cathedral (1122), High Head Sculpture Valley and Carlisle Racecourse.
 Carlisle castle
Other tourist attractions nearby
Out To Play Golf
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Hazel Dene Garden Centre (1 mile)
An independent Garden Centre delightfully situated alongside the Settle to Carlisle Railway line, which also features a gift and fine food shop and fantastic tea room serving a variety of hot and cold food and arguably the best cakes for miles.
Acorn Bank Gardens and Watermill (2 miles)
National Trust gardens.
Aqua Sana @ Centre Parcs, Whinfell Forest (3 miles)
Located in Centre Parcs, Whinfell Forest, Aqua Sana is the perfect place to relax and unwind on one of their spectacular spa treatments or pamper days.
Blencarn Lake (3 miles)
Fly fishing from 1st April to 30th October. A single 15-acre stream fed reservoir in peaceful farming countryside. Stocked weekly with fish between 2 and 7lbs (01768 88284).
Eden Ostrich World (4 miles)
Farm visitor centre based at Langwathby Hall.
Brougham Castle (6 miles)
A 13th century castle near the site of a Roman fort.
The Village Bakery (8 miles)
Organic bakery and restaurant.
Rheged (9 miles)
Europe's largest grass covered building with family attractions such as a cinema and chocolate shop.
Rookin House Farm (17 miles)
Quad biking, go karts, horse riding and activity centre.
Eden National Cycle Network
National Cycle Network routes, country roads and off-road tracks in the area.
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