Top Things to do in Cumbria
Top Hotels in Cumbria
- 1. Riverside Hotel
- 2. Applegarth Villa Hotel and Restaurant (Adult Only)
- 3. Ambleside Salutation Hotel, BW Premier Collection
- 4. The Keswick Country House Hotel
- 5. Ravenstone Manor Hotel
- 6. The Daffodil Hotel & Spa
- 7. Ravenstone Manor Hotel
- 8. Damson Dene Hotel
- 9. The Wordsworth Hotel
- 10. Castle Green Hotel in Kendal, BW Premier Collection
10 Churches & Cathedrals in Cumbria That You Shouldn't Miss
Discover the best top things to do in Cumbria, United Kingdom including St Paul's Church, Grange over Sands, St Catherine's Chruch, St Oswalds Church, St Michael's Church, St Mary’s Church, Crosthwaite Parish Church, Parish Church of St. James, Staveley, Carlisle Cathedral, Jesus Church, Penrith Methodist Church.
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1. St Paul's Church, Grange over Sands
2. St Catherine's Chruch
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 21 reviews
Reviewed By jeffwS8480OZ
A tiny delightful church in the most stunning setting, with distinctive red sandstone window frames. On the day of our visit, a chap was strimming carefully around the gravestones and then mowing the remainder of the churchyard, which is most beautifully maintained. Most probably the best kept churchyard I've ever visited, and I've visited a lot! Inside the charming church are some very lovely stained glass windows portraying the usual biblical scenes,but containing the most fabulous faces in fine detail.
3. St Oswalds Church
4. St Michael's Church
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 4 reviews
Reviewed By Gooddayahead - Chester, United Kingdom
St Michael’s Church is very much worth a visit if you are in the Solway Firth area. The church is built within what would have been the site of one of the first Roman forts at the Western edge of Hadrian’s Wall so there has been living history here for at least the last 2,000 years. The actual church was built probably on the location of the Roman granary using stone from the fort and/or Hadrian’s Wall. However, what makes the church important is the sense of holiness because it is still very much a centre of active worship today. Unfortunately for the people of Burgh by Sands, the area was very attractive for Scottish cattle thieves – Reivers – and so the church was heavily fortified with a crenellated Pele tower. The idea – and a sound one – was that the church could be defended whilst the animals and non-combatants sheltered inside. With the Reiver clans unwilling to lose family members in fights easier targets were sought. The gun loop holes are still easily visible. However, St Michael’s is most famous for being the place where Edward 1 was laid in state after his death on the banks of the Solway Firth on 7 July, 1307. Edward, “The Hammer of the Scots”, was planning one more campaign north when he died of dysentery after a long stay at Lanercost Priory over the winter of 1306/7. There is a monument to him a few miles away overlooking the Solway Firth. There is a magnificent statue of Edward near to the church, in the local park. It is easily visible from the road as you head towards Port Carlisle. Please note that we have put approximate opening times for the St Michael’s church because Trip Advisor insists on specific hours. “During the day” would be better – and remember that on Sunday religious services are held.
5. St Mary’s Church
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 3 reviews
Reviewed By Bluerobin59 - Warrington, United Kingdom
Went on a visit to find family history and found so much more. This church is the best kept secret . It is cared for by a volunteer who has been doing it for fifty years . The gardens and the interior are so well looked after. The welcome was effusive and the help with local history was great. We were given books which are invaluable in looking for family history. There is a peace to the church and it’s grounds and the old graves have been looked after. The houses opposite the church are lucky to have such a view and beautiful gardens. The whole context next to the Dalton Castle is beautiful and historic and well worth a visit.
6. Crosthwaite Parish Church
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1 reviews
7. Parish Church of St. James, Staveley
8. Carlisle Cathedral
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,528 reviews
Discover 900 years of faith and history the heart of Carlisle at one of The Border City's most visited attractions. Discover rare treasures, medieval paintings, stained glass and stunning architecture... Discover the turbulent story of the Borderlands - of kings, queens, bishops and rebels... Discover worship and music beneath our heavenly starlight ceiling... Discover peace and tranquility in the city centre... Discover more... Treasury exhibition, Gift Shop, expert Guides and Welcomers, and a treasure trail for young explorers. Free entry. Open daily.
Reviewed By frankart_10 - Lymington, United Kingdom
I love visiting cathedrals. I love the architecture, the magnificence, and the peace that they bestow upon the visitor. This is something a bit different. It's a very small cathedral, as cathedrals go. I'm not sure if it qualifies as being the smallest, but it will be thereabouts. It has an exceptionally fine painted ceiling, beautiful choir stalls of carved oak, and a wonderful organ, with majestic organ pipes. One might imagine, with all the stops out, the blast and vibration this makes must totally fill this small cathedral. There is good stained glass, a goodly collection of statues and monuments, and plenty of decorative silverware on the high altar and elsewhere. It's set in very pleasant grounds and adjacent to the cathedral is the old Abbey, currently undergoing a modern extension to provide a refectory snd learning centre. That I think is a good idea, but I"m not totally convinced by the design. The cathedral is pretty much in the heart of the city. Carlisle is not a large city, so it's walkable from almost any point in the town, and it's well worth a visit.
9. Jesus Church
10. Penrith Methodist Church
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 6 reviews
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