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Use the links to visit some local tourist spots
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these are of course only a few
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there are a great many more
10 Minutes drive from Meadow View
Visit Gretna's World Famous Old Blacksmith's Shop where the legend of the Anvil originated way back in 1754.
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Shop till you drop at Gretna Gateway Village - stores for all the family - house:home:leisure;sport etc.
http://www.gretna-area.co.uk/pages/view.asp?Level=1&LevelID=103
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Langholm - The Muckle Toon
With many places to visit in and around
The MacDairmid Memorial - famous Scottish Poet
The Kagyu Samye Ling Buddhist Monastry
Use the link below to view many more places to visit and things to do
http://www.langholm-online.co.uk/pages/content.asp?pageid=1
Carlisle an historic city
Visit the Castle and explore the dungeons and labyrinths
or perhaps
The Cathedral one of the smallest in England founded in 1122
http://www.historic-carlisle.org.uk
Hawick
With all the traditions of a Scottish Borders Town
Rugby; Common Riding; Cashmere
Truly a day out!
http://www.teribus.com/about.htm
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Kielder Forest
Go country - make a day trip - why not take a picnic
Enjoy the Forest of Kielder with it's many wonderful walks and a wide range of wildlife.
Kielder Water
If you enjoy water-sports then visit Kielder Water
for something different visit the Bird of Prey and Falconry Centre
http://www.kielder.org/
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Hadrians Wall
Walk in the footsteps of the Romans
http://www.beautiful-england.co.uk/hadrians-wall.htm
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The Lake District
An area renowned for its beautiful scenerey
Go for a boat trip on one of the Lakes
or simply sit back relax and enjoy the views
http://www.golakes.co.uk/see/Default.asp?bhfv=8&bhfx=8,0,0,0
Derek and Isobel look forward to meeting you