Heritage sites in WIGTON PARISH

English Heritage sites near Wigton Parish

CARLISLE CASTLE

10 miles from Wigton Parish

Carlisle Castle was a constantly updated working fortress until well within living memory. Now its rich and varied visitor attractions reflect its long and eventful history.

WETHERAL PRIORY GATEHOUSE

14 miles from Wigton Parish

Well-preserved 15th-century gatehouse, the sole survivor of a small Benedictine priory. A miniature 'pele-tower' containing two storeys of comfortable rooms, it later became a fortified vicarage.

CASTLERIGG STONE CIRCLE

15 miles from Wigton Parish

Castlerigg is perhaps the most atmospheric and dramatically sited of all British stone circles, with panoramic views and the mountains of Helvellyn and High Seat as a backdrop.

PENRITH CASTLE

20 miles from Wigton Parish

Penrith Castle was begun at the end of the 14th century by Ralph Neville, who played a key role in defending this area against the Scots.

MAYBURGH HENGE

20 miles from Wigton Parish

A large and impressive Neolithic henge, much better preserved than neighbouring King Arthur's Round Table.

KING ARTHUR'S ROUND TABLE

21 miles from Wigton Parish

A Neolithic earthwork henge, dating from c. 2000 BC, but much later believed to be King Arthur's jousting arena. Mayburgh Henge is adjacent.

Churches in Wigton Parish

St Mary

HIGH STREET Wigton
016973 42337
http://www.stmaryswigton.org.uk

Pubs in Wigton Parish

Black-A-Moor Hotel

Market Hill, Wigton, CA7 9EX
(016973) 42645

New to real ale, this cosy and friendly, locals type pub has collected an amazing range of pump clips, showing what a great choice has been available. There is a car park across the road.

Crown Inn

High Street, Wigton, CA7 9NJ

Now converted into office accommodation.

Hare & Hounds

10 West Street, Wigton, CA7 9NP
(016973) 42879

Town Centre pub reopened in summer of 2013. Hours of opening vary according to customer numbers.

Kildare Bistro & Restaurant

High Sreet, Wigton, CA7 9NJ
(016973) 69930
kildarebistro.co.uk

Restaurant situatd in the High Street, Wigton

Kings Arms Hotel

Market Place, Wigton, CA7 9NW

Kings Arms Hotel, Wigton

Lion

29 High Street, Wigton, CA7 9NJ
(016973) 44812

A traditional town centre pub and hotel.

Royal Oak

5 West Street, Wigton, CA7 9NP
(016973) 44334

October 2011 - no bar any more - running as a B&B hotel. The original building dates back to around 1750 and is terraced with an archway leading through to a rear parking and outside seating courtyard. It has 10 letting bedrooms (3 en-suite...

Spotted Cow

44 King Street, Wigton, CA7 9EJ
(016973) 44163

Spotted Cow, Wigton

Stocksman Restaurant & Bar

87 High Street, Wigton, CA7 9PG

Stocksman Restaurant & Bar, Wigton

Throstles Nest

King Street, Wigton, CA7 9EP
(016973) 49188

A real locals' pub in the centre of town. Live music on the occasional Sunday afternoon. Huge crowds watch major matches on big screens.

Victoria Bar

King Street, Wigton, CA7 9DT
(016973) 45011

Victoria Bar, Wigton