ATTRACTIONS

Bessy Beck Trout Fishery is situated at the foot of the Howgills near to the Lake District and Yorkshire dales where the fish farm produces some of the best rainbow trout in Cumbria.

The fishery has angling for all abilities with easy and safe access.

www.bessybecktrout.co.uk

If you are looking fia an exciting and advenyurous play activity centre, and your child is 11 years or younger the Platform 3 Play is the place for you.

www.p3play.co.uk

We are a small friendly family run business specialising in running classic vintage half-cab buses and coaches. Along with our heritage routes the buses are available for private hire.

Join our trips and excursions throughout the year on our vintage half-cab buses, capturing the spirit of England's rural history.

www.cumbriaclassiccoaches.co.uk

It is a Farm Visitor Centre based at Langwathby Hall, a 230 acre working arable beef and sheep farm near Penrith in the beautiful Eden Valley. Within three months of opening, Eden Ostrich World won Cumbria Tourist Board's prestigious Best Visitor Attraction in Cumbria Award (under 50,000 visitors). To achieve this award in so little time is a tremendous accolade and one that we are particularly proud of.

www.ostrich-world.com

The Visit Eden website has details of attractions and activities in the Eden Valley that runs from Sedbergh in the south to Carlisle in the north. This area includes parts of the north Penines, the north west of the Lake District and the main Edden Valley.

www.visiteden.co.uk

Fishing is avilable on the rivers Eden and Belah both are very close to the cottage. The river Eden is know for its Brown Trout. Permits and information is available from Kirkby Stephen and District Angling Association.

www.kirkbystephen.net

Kennedys Fine Chocolates is a small family handmade chocolate making company based in the village of Orton, midway between Kendal and Penrith, in Cumbria. We have been making luxury chocolates here since 1991. Our fine handmade chocolates are made from the best quality chocolate and ingredients. We produce more than 80 chocolate varieties - an unrivaled range from which to choose your own special selections!

If you can make the journey to our Orton Chocolate Factory Shop and Coffee House - only 2 miles from the M6 Motorway (Junction 38 - Tebay) - a warm and friendly welcome awaits you!

www.kennedyschocolates.co.uk

My work explores beauty and movement using the female figure and animal forms as subject matter. Some of my figures are slightly elongated to emphasise elegance, some exude calm and serenity while others give the impression of communication and purpose. Humour also plays a part.

With all of my sculptures l am looking to achieve a balanced composition with striking features, fluid lines, energy and a sense of motion. I work with body language and facial expression to present a mood or emotion and use the texture of the clay, highlighted with stains, glaze and oxides, to help define and enhance the pose.

I work from my studio in the beautiful Eden Valley in Cumbria. Adjoining my studio is Kirk Neuk Gallery where l display an extensive range of my work.We are open most days and you are very welcome to visit!

www.anniepeaker.co.uk

Started over 25 years ago, Larch Cottage has become, through a lot of hard work, extensive plant knowledge, sheer determination and cosmopolitan ideas, one of the most unique, renowned nurseries in Britain.

We specialise in rare and unusual perennials, old fashioned roses, rare and dwarf conifers, climbers, alpines and Japanese maples. As most of our plants are grown here they are very hardy and will tolerate most areas of the British Isles.

www.larchcottage.co.uk

SunSoar Paragliding are based in Kirkby Stephen and offer a range of paragliding courses from a one day taster through to a full 6 day Club Pilot course.

www.sunsoar-paragling.com

Riverside Golf Club is a picturesque course in an area of outstanding natural beauty. It enjoys an idyllic setting, nestling under the Howgill fells in the village of Ravenstonedale. It has been said that it is worth the fee just to walk the course. The course takes the driving out of golf. Riverside is a unique 18 hole, 9 green, small course specialising in par-3 short holes with character 70-140 yard fairways. The course is ideal for first time golfers, young and old, male and female. It is perfect for practising short game and is considered by many local golfers to involve a high degree of difficulty. It offers an hour or two of pleasant golf to members and visitors alike. Set in a beautiful wooded location it is a delight to play. With undulating greens amid beautiful scenery in a peaceful setting surrounded by red squirrels and with local pub food just a pitching wedge away we challenge you to have more fun anywhere

www.riverside-golf-club.co.uk

The 72 mile route from Settle to Carlisle takes you on a journey through the magnificent Yorkshire Dales, over the 24 arches of the Ribblehead Viaduct before plunging in to the longest tunnel on the line at Blea Moor. Emerging onto the side of Dentdale, the line leaves the Dales at Garsdale and makes it way through the gentle, lush rolling hills of the Eden Valley, with rural villages and market towns before arriving at the great border city of Carlisle.

In the summer season there are regular steamtrain excursions on the line.

Trains can be caught from Kirkby Stephen station.

www.settle-carlisle.co.uk

Situated close to beautiful Ullswater, The Alpaca Centre, owned by the Stevenson family, is a unique and most delightful visitor attraction. It superbly combines

An extensive shopping area where you can browse through exquisite items crafted from the luxurious alpaca fibre – coats, jumpers, cardigans, scarves and hats, complimented by beautiful handcrafted pieces of jewelry, handbags and South American artefacts.

The opportunity for you to view the alpacas in their paddocks and find out more about this lovely animal and why its fibre is sought after by the world’s top designers.

www.thealpacacentre.co.uk

Rheged is a Cumbria - the Lake District visitor attraction located just 15 minutes from Tebay Services. An international award winning day out, Rheged is Europe's largest grass covered building, designed to resemble a Lakeland hill.
We now show 3D films at Rheged. Following a massive upgrade of our digital cinema system - Rheged can now bring you the biggest and best large format films in amazing 3D.5 films daily on the biggest cinema screen for miles around. There are also 10 rather special shops which reflect the unique nature of the region, its craft people and producers, offering a choice not often found on many high streets. As well as a Tourist information centre.

For families, there are indoor and outdoor play areas and pottery painting workshops and if you are feeling hungry a selection of cafes offering fresh food with a distinct Cumbrian flavour. An all weather, day out with free entry and ample free parking.

Open every day except Christmas Day and Boxing Day
Just 2 minutes from the M6, (J40) at Penrith

www.rheged.com

Stonetrail riding holidays specialise in trail riding for "riders with experience", lasting from 2 hours to several days. Open all year, we are situated in Cumbria, near Kirkby Stephen, close to the Yorkshire Dales National Park and within a few minutes walk of the Pennine Bridleway, Englands latest long distance bridleway. We have a fantastic selection of routes through spectacular and inspiring scenery which criss cross ancient bridleways and packhorse routes. Led by qualified and friendly staff on safe and sure footed forward going cobs, this is trail riding at its best.

www.stonetrailholidays.com