Blackford Area Guidebook
Food scene
Laings of Harker
Super tasty cafe and farm shop.
Less then 5 minutes in a car.
The Crown and Thistle
Lovely place for food and dog friendly too!
The Sally
Another lovely place for food.
Skitby
Skitby RoadLovely food and atmosphere
Nice little bar and restaurant on a bus route back to Blackford.
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Spider & Fly
1 Scotland RdNice little bar and restaurant on a bus route back to Blackford.
Pub grub and bar with a bus stop outside, back to Blackford
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The Crown Inn
B6413Pub grub and bar with a bus stop outside, back to Blackford
Domino's Pizza - Carlisle - Kingstown Road
103-105 Kingstown RoadPizza delivery, order on the app for best deals!
Lovely Cafe and Restaurant in stunning location. Dog friendly and lovely walks along the river.
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Hidden River Cafe
Lovely Cafe and Restaurant in stunning location. Dog friendly and lovely walks along the river.
Garden centre
Super tasty food, farm shop, craft & gift shop and garden centre.
Aquatic centre is great for the kids!
Houghton Hall Garden Centre
Super tasty food, farm shop, craft & gift shop and garden centre.
Aquatic centre is great for the kids!
Dobbies Garden Centre Carlisle
Orton GrangeAnother local garden centre with a small soft play area.
Private hire swimming pool
Located in Blackford village, booking essential
Blackdyke Farm Riding Centre
The Swimming Retreat Croftlands View
Historical
Situated in the centre of Carlisle, a great piece of history
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Castello di Carlisle
Castle WaySituated in the centre of Carlisle, a great piece of history
Situated opposite the castle in the city centre
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Museo e Galleria d'Arte Tullie House
Castle StreetSituated opposite the castle in the city centre
Solway Aviation Museum
The Devil's Porridge Museum
Annan RoadAnother local museum
Vintage Motorbike museum
If your interested in vintage bikes, this is a hidden gem!
Another local landmark near to the Castle and Tullie House
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Cattedrale di Carlisle
7 Abbey StAnother local landmark near to the Castle and Tullie House
Cumbria's Museum of Military Life
Castle WayAnother museum next to Carlisle Castle
Priorato di Lanercost
Lovely dog friendly cafe also on the grounds.
Kirklinton Hall & Gardens
Check opening times before setting off!
Castello e giardini di Lowther
Sightseeing
Lovely walk round the tarn, and lots of outdoor activities available to book into.
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Parco nazionale di Talkin Tarn
Lovely walk round the tarn, and lots of outdoor activities available to book into.
The famous Hadrian’s wall! Lots of great walks around this area.
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Vallo di Adriano
The famous Hadrian’s wall! Lots of great walks around this area.
The nearest Lake District town, is worth a day out. Lots of great walks, beautiful scenery, shops and a fab park for the kids.
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Keswick
The nearest Lake District town, is worth a day out. Lots of great walks, beautiful scenery, shops and a fab park for the kids.
Samyeling Tibetan Buddhist Centre
Walking
Kingmoor Nature Reserve
6 Kingmoor RdLots of lovely woodland walks, not to far away
Riserva naturale di Watchtree
Cycle hire available
Rickerby Park
Rickerby ParkLovely walk along the river, in the city centre
Lovely walks around Aira Force and impressive waterfall!
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Ullswater e Aira Force
Lovely walks around Aira Force and impressive waterfall!
Gelt Woods
Another nice walk along the river bank
Tindale Tarn
Fortezza Romana di Birdoswald - Vallo di Adriano
Binsey
Lovely walk with great view for all the family
Great family walk for all ages. Amazing views of ullswater!
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Hallin Fell
Great family walk for all ages. Amazing views of ullswater!
Lovely walk for all the family, easy access down to the lake on the drive home
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Sale Fell
Lovely walk for all the family, easy access down to the lake on the drive home
One of my favourite wainwright fells, just amazing views over ullswater. A longer walk than Hallin fell and Binsey.
Arthur's Pike
One of my favourite wainwright fells, just amazing views over ullswater. A longer walk than Hallin fell and Binsey.
Park near the pub for this nice little walk. If fell walking is more your thing, drive on a little further to Jockey Shields lay-by and hike up Talkin Fell
Castle Carrock Reservoir
Park near the pub for this nice little walk. If fell walking is more your thing, drive on a little further to Jockey Shields lay-by and hike up Talkin Fell
Shopping
Outlet shopping village, around 10 minutes away. Ample free parking
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Gretna Gateway Outlet Village
Glasgow RoadOutlet shopping village, around 10 minutes away. Ample free parking
The Lanes Shopping Centre
Globe LaneCity centre shopping
Famous for runaway weddings since 1754!
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Famosa bottega dei fabbri di Gretna Green
Famous for runaway weddings since 1754!