Things to do in Longdales, Cumbria
We've found the following things to do within 10 miles of Longdales, Cumbria.
The Arts in Longdales
Explore creativity through galleries, performances, and hands-on artistic experiences in the community.
The arts within 10 miles of Longdales.
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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 Longdales
Embrace the beauty of nature with scenic walks, parks, and outdoor adventures for all ages.
The great outdoors within 10 miles of Longdales.
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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.
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.
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.
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 Longdales
Step back in time and discover the rich history and heritage that shaped this area.
History and heritage within 10 miles of Longdales.
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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.
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Take a look at a few other places in the surrounding area.
Longdales
Ruckcroft
Nunclose
Armathwaite
Towngate
Ainstable
Dale
Staffield
Eden
Lockhills
High Hesket
Aiketgate
Kirkoswald
Holmwrangle
Plumpton Foot
High Bankhill
Townhead
Lazonby
Low Hesket
Southwaite
Calthwaite
Croglin
Hornsby
Newbiggin
Plumpton
Mellguards
Park Head
Cumrew
North Dykes
Low Cotehill
Brockleymoor
Renwick
Morton
Thomas Close
Cotehill
Salkeld Dykes
Glassonby
Great Salkeld
Hutton End
Briggle Beck
Cumwhitton
Busk
Haresceugh
Low Braithwaite
Little Salkeld
Albyfield
Unthank
Wreay
Ivegill
Petteril
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