The historic city of Carlisle with its beautiful cathedral and castle located in the city centre, offers a great base.
Tullie House Museum and Art Gallery are well worth a visit, or the Solway Aviation Museum is just 8 miles away. The Lake District is only 20 miles away, visit Ullswater and take a trip on one of the famous steamers, or conquer stunning Catbells or Skiddaw where you can see for miles from the summits.