Things to do in Towngate, Cumbria

We've found the following things to do within 10 miles of Towngate, Cumbria.

The Great Outdoors in Towngate

Embrace the beauty of nature with scenic walks, parks, and outdoor adventures for all ages.

The great outdoors within 10 miles of Towngate.

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Wreay Woods | Cumbria Wildlife Trust
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 | 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
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
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 Towngate

Step back in time and discover the rich history and heritage that shaped this area.

History and heritage within 10 miles of Towngate.

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Wetheral Priory Gatehouse | English Heritage
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 | 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.

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The Arts in Towngate

Explore creativity through galleries, performances, and hands-on artistic experiences in the community.

The arts within 10 miles of Towngate.

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Upfront Gallery
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.
Birdoswald Roman Fort and Study Centre
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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Exploring further afield?

Take a look at a few other places in the surrounding area.

Towngate Ainstable Armathwaite Eden Lockhills Ruckcroft Holmwrangle Longdales Dale Nunclose Staffield Newbiggin Aiketgate Croglin Hornsby Cumrew High Bankhill Kirkoswald High Hesket Low Hesket Low Cotehill Albyfield Townhead Lazonby Cumwhitton Park Head Southwaite Renwick Plumpton Foot Cotehill Busk Haresceugh Mellguards Gelt Calthwaite Castle Carrock North Dykes Faugh Great Corby Glassonby Petteril Allenwood Heads Nook Plumpton Unthank Wreay Cumwhinton Broadwath Greenwell Wetheral

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