Things to do in Dale, Cumbria
We've found the following things to do within 10 miles of Dale, Cumbria.
The Arts in Dale
Explore creativity through galleries, performances, and hands-on artistic experiences in the community.
The arts within 10 miles of Dale.
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Upfront Gallery
Established in 1997 - Art Gallery, Vegetarian Restaurant, Coffee Shop, Puppet Theatre, Music Venue and Event Space near Penrith - Cumbria An accessible and award winning attraction for all ages.
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The Great Outdoors in Dale
Embrace the beauty of nature with scenic walks, parks, and outdoor adventures for all ages.
The great outdoors within 10 miles of Dale.
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Wreay Woods | Cumbria Wildlife Trust
Wonderfully diverse woodland reserve along the banks of the river Petteril. In spring, bluebells carpet the floor and dippers, grey wagtails, kingfishers and sometimes otters can be seen.
Thacka Beck | Cumbria Wildlife Trust
Hay meadows, wet grassland, scrub, hedges, ponds and the beck provide homes for a wealth of wildlife. Although small in size, the nature reserve has a remarkable number of birds.
Quarry Banks | Cumbria Wildlife Trust
Quarry Banks Allan Wilson Memorial Reserve is a peaceful nature reserve and in spring the woodland is carpeted with flowers and the air is full of bird song. The meadow flowers attract butterflies in the summer.
Newton Reigny | Cumbria Wildlife Trust
Tussocky sedges and some unusual wetland plants combined with the wet woodland of willow and alder provide a home for some rare spiders and beetles.
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History and Heritage in Dale
Step back in time and discover the rich history and heritage that shaped this area.
History and heritage within 10 miles of Dale.
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Wetheral Priory Gatehouse | English Heritage
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.
Penrith Castle | English Heritage
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.
Brougham Castle | English Heritage
In a picturesque setting beside the crossing of the River Eamont, Brougham Castle was founded in the early 13th century.
Countess Pillar, Brougham | English Heritage
A monument erected in 1656 by Lady Anne Clifford of nearby Brougham Castle, to commemorate her final parting here from her mother.
Mayburgh Henge | English Heritage
Mayburgh is a large and impressive Neolithic henge. Its banks stand up to three metres high, constructed of pebbles collected from the nearby river.
King Arthur's Round Table | English Heritage
A Neolithic earthwork henge, dating from c. 2000 BC, but much later believed to be King Arthur's jousting arena. Mayburgh Henge is adjacent.
Clifton Hall | English Heritage
This 15th-century tower, sole surviving part of the manor house of the Wybergh family, was plundered by Jacobites in 1745 before the Battle of Clifton Moor, the last battle fought on English soil.
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Take a look at a few other places in the surrounding area.
Dale
Staffield
Ruckcroft
High Bankhill
Kirkoswald
Ainstable
Towngate
Longdales
Croglin
Armathwaite
Park Head
Townhead
Lazonby
Eden
Lockhills
Renwick
Nunclose
Holmwrangle
Newbiggin
Haresceugh
Busk
Glassonby
Unthank
North Dykes
Cumrew
Aiketgate
High Hesket
Gamblesby
Plumpton Foot
Hornsby
Salkeld Dykes
Great Salkeld
Briggle Beck
Little Salkeld
Plumpton
Low Hesket
Winskill
Albyfield
Southwaite
Calthwaite
Brockleymoor
Gelt
Hunsonby
Low Cotehill
Melmerby
Cumwhitton
Langwathby
Mellguards
Cotehill
Castle Carrock
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