History, Gardens, Culture
We are short of National Trust
properties in the area however there is plenty to of history, gardens
and culture to satisfy!
Carlisle Castle is outstanding and there is also Carlisle Cathedral the
Citadel and West walls. Nearby there is Hadrian's Wall and the various
visitor centres, Lanercost Priory, Tullie House Museum, Guided Tours
around Carlisle (via tourist office), Port Carlisle and the old rail
embankment. Further afield there is Dalemain Historic House and
Gardens, Levens Hall, Threave Gardens (National Trust Scotland),
Broughton House and Garden, Nent Head Mines, Alston, Gretna Green,
Thomas Carlyles Birthplace, Up Front Gallery, Brougham Castle,
Muncaster Castle, Hutton in the forest woodland walk and Acorn Bank
Gardens and Water Mill. Edinburgh (100 miles) and Glasgow (120 miles)
are also just about manageable in a day.
 
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