Keswick
Very dog friendly, gorgeous independent boutiques, galleries, outward bound shops, and a market on a Thursday and Saturday. (40 mins away)
Carlisle
A lovely city, full of history. Has a good selection of mainstream shops in the covered Lanes, market hall and high street. (20 mins away)
Wigton
A small market town, with independent shops, a Lidl, Co-op and butchers. Visit on a weekday – lots shuts on the weekend! (7 mins away)
Cockermouth
An attractive town with interesting independent shops. (25 mins away)
Garden centres, food halls and outlet villages
Dobbies Garden Centre, and Cranstons Food Hall in Orton, Rheged – an arty shopping venue (and more) near Penrith, and Gretna Green Outlet Village where you can snap up bargains. (10-35 mins away)
Greenwood House 