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Visit Scotland - Visit Gretna Green
Travelling North? Gretna Green is the gateway to Scotland.
Travelling South?... Gretna Green is the gateway to the Lake District, Hadrians Wall and the Pennines..
Smiths at Gretna Green is therefore the perfect centre for exploring, with its local history of Robert Burns, Robert the Bruce and of course the World Famous Blacksmiths Shop visitor centre...
Things to see and do:
Learn all about the famous romantic history of Gretna Green with a trip to the museum at the World Famous Blacksmiths Shop opposite. As a guest of Smiths, present your room card for FREE ADMISSION.
Carlisle: Carlisle Castle is over 900 years old, and the city's beautiful cathedral and Tullie House museum and art gallery are also worth a visit.
Dumfries, the birthplace of Robbie Burns is 30 minutes away. A visit to the Robbie Burns Centre is well worth doing; extend your trip to take in Shambellie House (with its museum of costume), and the romantic Sweetheart Abbey at New Abbey.
Kirkcudbright, on the Solway Coast is known as an 'artists' town'. It has a castle, museum, artists' houses and a working fishing harbour.
Dumfries & Galloway and the Solway Coast: discover the beautiful coastline and beaches of South-West Scotland, Caerlaverock Castle and wildfowl centre.
The Lake District is within reach of the hotel and Smiths' guests benefit from SPECIAL PRICES on the Ullswater Steamers that cruise lake Ullswater.
Hadrian's Wall Country: there are a number of interesting museums along the length of the wall, the nearest being 45 minutes away.
Walkers have numerous options in the surrounding area, from local walks around the village to a host of trails slightly further afield. These include the popular, gentle, walk at Talkin Tarn near Brampton and the more strenuous ascent of Grey Mare's Tail near Moffat, which offers spectacular views from the top. With Dumfries & Galloway and the Lake District nearby, some of Britain's best walking is on the doorstep.
Pay a visit to the National Trust Gardens at Threave near Castle Douglas.
Experience the beautiful and bizarre gardens warmed by the gulf stream at Logan Botanic Gardens near Stranraer.
More for children including the indoor soft play areas at Carlisle (Funtazia, Tumble in the Jungle and Bizzy Bees); outdoor farms with play areas at Mabie Farm Park, Dumfries; Cream O'Galloway near Gatehouse of Fleet, which has delicious ice-cream, play areas, walks and even ice-cream making courses; the Westlands Activity Centre near Annan (for older children); and Dalton Pottery Art Cafe. Mountain Biking Centres.
The Devils Porridge Exhibition, an insight into first world war life at the biggest Munitions factory in the world.
From October to early March each year you can witness the stunning Starling acrobatic displays each evening.
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