Abbott Lodge Jerseys Ice Cream Farm, Clifton, Penrith open daily 11am-5pm. Buy one ice cream, get one free.

Acorn Bank Gardens, Temple Sowerby open daily 10am-5pm (closed Tuesdays). Free entry to gardens where you can see the large collection of medicinal and culinary herbs, and watermill.

Aira Force Walk and Aira Force Tea Room, Watermillock open daily from 10am-5.30pm. Free parking in Aira Force car park (National Trust) if voucher is displayed on windscreen of car. Also a free cup of tea or coffee (maximum of two per voucher).

Alice's Wonderland, Brougham Hall, Penrith open daily 10.30am-5pm, evening visits can be made by arrangement. Free entry (normally by donation).

The Alpaca Centre, Stainton open daily 10am-5pm. Free field walk (normally £1 per person) to see these cuddly creatures.

Appleby Swimming Pool hours vary, so contact pool on 017683 51212. Half price swimming, adults 95p junior/concession 50p.

Croglin Toys, Lazonby open Monday-Friday 9.30am-4.30pm. Ten per cent discount on all products.

Dalemain Historic House and Gardens, near Penrith open Sunday to Thursday 10.30am-5pm, house 11am-4pm. Two admissions for the price of one.

East Cumbria Countryside Project. Half price entry "fill the dub and floating fun" (£1.50) Willow Workshop, Saturday, May 10, at Melmberby Village Washfold, Melmerby Village Green, 1.30pm. Free guided woodland walk "When the Green Woods Laugh", Saturday, May 17, 2pm, meeting at Renwich Chapel (3 miles, two hours).

Eden Ostrich World, Langwathby open daily 10am-5pm. Special rate of £2 per person, children two years and under free of charge.

Eden Shopmobility, Sandgate, Penrith Monday-Friday 9am-5pm, Saturday by arrangement. Shopmobility scooters and wheelchairs will be made available at locations where such equipment is not normally on site, subject to location's permission.

Greystoke Gill Pottery, Penrith open daily 10am-5pm. Ten per cent discount on all sales.

Hutton-in-the-Forest, Penrith house open 12 noon-4pm, Thursday, Friday and Sunday, gardens open 11am-5pm daily (except Saturday). Two adults admitted for the price of one.

Lakeland Bird of Prey Centre, Lowther open daily 11am-5.30pm, flying displays at 12 noon, 2pm and 4pm. Free admission.

Lilliput Lane Visitors Centre, Penrith Monday-Thursday phone Hillary to book on 01768-212692, shop open 9am-4.30pm. Free factory tour and special rates of £2 to paint your own plaque.

Little Salkeld Watermill, Little Salkeld open daily 10.30am-5pm, mill tours 11am, 12noon, 2.30pm, 3.30pm Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and weekends. Free tea or coffee, mill tour special rate of £1 per adult, 50p per child.

National Mountaineering Exhibition, Rheged, Penrith open daily 10am-5.30pm. Special price adults £3, children £2 for the Helly Hansen National Mountaineering Exhibition.

Noah's Ark, Penrith open Monday-Friday 10am-3.45pm, Saturdays 10am-4.45pm, Sundays 10.30am-3.45pm, closed Wednesdays. Free coffee or tea for the grown up

Penrith Leisure Centre, Penrith hours vary, so contact pool on 01768-863450. Half price swim, adults 95p, junior and concessions 50p.

Rheged The Village in the Hill, Penrith open daily 10am-5.30pm. Special price for local residents for Rheged the Movie or Everest, adults £3.90, children £3.

South Tynedale Railway, Alston operating on May 10, 11, 17 and 18, trains depart Alston at 11am, 12.15pm, 1.45pm, 3pm and 4.15pm. Twenty per cent reduction on all return fares.

Ullswater Steamers, Glenridding sailing times vary so call 017684-82229. Free scenic cruise.

Wetheriggs Country Pottery, Clifton Dykes open daily from 10am-5.30pm (closed Tuesdays) through to end of September. Throw a pot half price.

May 7, 2003 11:00