History and culture

Hadrian’s Wall (35 – 55 mins away)
Visit Sycamore Gap, Lanercost Priory, The Sill, Birdoswald Fort and Housesteads Fort.

Museums (20 -55 mins away)
Tullie House museum in Carlisle, Wordsworth House in Cockermouth, and the Rum Story in Whitehaven are really interesting and well-done.

Castles (20 -45 mins away)
Carlisle Castle, and Lowther Castle near Penrith make good days out.

Cinemas and theatres (20-45 mins away)
Good options are Vue and the Sands Centre in Carlisle, the Alhambra and Theatre by the Lake in Keswick, and Upfront Theatre near Penrith.