Things to do in Lanercost, Cumbria
We've found the following things to do within 10 miles of Lanercost, Cumbria.
History and Heritage in Lanercost
Step back in time and discover the rich history and heritage that shaped this area.
History and heritage within 10 miles of Lanercost.
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Lanercost Priory | English Heritage
The beautiful and now tranquil setting of Augustinian Lanercost Priory belies an often troubled history.
Hare Hill - Hadrian's Wall | English Heritage
A short length of Wall, still standing 2.7 metres (8.8 feet) high.
Banks East Turret - Hadrian's Wall | English Heritage
Imposing and well-preserved turret with adjoining stretches of Hadrian's Wall.
Pike Hill Signal Tower - Hadrian's Wall | English Heritage
The remains of one of a network of signal towers predating Hadrian's Wall, Pike Hill was later joined to the Wall at an angle of 45 degrees.
Leahill Turret and Piper Sike Turret - Hadrian's Wall | English Heritage
Turrets west of Birdoswald: Piper Sike has a cooking-hearth.
Harrows Scar Milecastle and Wall - Hadrian's Wall | English Heritage
A mile-long section of the Wall, rebuilt in stone later in Hadrian's reign. It is linked to Birdoswald Roman Fort.
Willowford Wall, Turrets and Bridge - Hadrian's Wall | English Heritage
A fine 914 metre (2,999 feet) stretch of Wall, including two turrets and impressive bridge remains beside the River Irthing. Linked by a bridge to Birdoswald Roman Fort.
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.
Walltown Crags - Hadrian's Wall | English Heritage
One of the best places of all to see the Wall, dramatically snaking
and diving along the crags of the Whin Sill.
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The Arts in Lanercost
Explore creativity through galleries, performances, and hands-on artistic experiences in the community.
The arts within 10 miles of Lanercost.
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Birdoswald Roman Fort and Study Centre
Birdoswald Roman Fort is the perfect place to stop off on a family day out or if you're walking or cycling along Hadrian's Wall in Cumbria. Extensive remains of the Roman Fort can be explored.
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The Great Outdoors in Lanercost
Embrace the beauty of nature with scenic walks, parks, and outdoor adventures for all ages.
The great outdoors within 10 miles of Lanercost.
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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.
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Exploring further afield?
Take a look at a few other places in the surrounding area.
Lanercost
Burtholme
Banks
Walton
Milton
Brampton
Kirkhouse
Kirkcambeck
Hallbankgate
Farlam
Upper Denton
Irthington
Talkin
Tindale
Forest Head
Laversdale
Greenwell
Hayton
Gilsland
Irthing
Castle Carrock
Hethersgill
Stapleton
Fenton
How
Boltonfellend
Mossedge
Newby East
Corby Hill
Prior Rigg
Crosby-on-Eden
Midgeholme
Bewcastle
Shopford
Little Corby
Faugh
King Water
Allenwood
Heads Nook
Roadhead
Skitby
Smithfield
Scaleby
Scalebyhill
Barclose
Warwick Bridge
Albyfield
Broadwath
Gelt
Roughsike
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