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
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7 Monuments & Statues in Cumbria That You Shouldn't Miss
Discover the best top things to do in Cumbria, United Kingdom including Brigflatts Meeting House, The Hoad Monument, Water Cut Sculpture, Birkrigg Stone Circle, Countess Pillar, Cursing Stone, Cumpston Hill.
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1. Brigflatts Meeting House
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 46 reviews
Reviewed By 453DavidS453
I am a Quaker, so visiting here was extra special. It exudes the goodness and power of centuries of worship. That power, of its simplicity, takes your breath away. It’s a time capsule of serenity. To walk to Meeting, from Sedbergh, which I shall do next year, is easy. What a wonderful visit.
2. The Hoad Monument
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 215 reviews
The prominent memorial on Hoad Hill was built in 1850 in honour of Sir John Barrow, a naval explorer and Second Secretary to the Admiralty, who was born in Ulverston. It is a replica of an early version of the Eddystone Lighthouse. On the 15th of May 1850, the foundation stones of the lighthouse monument were laid by the two sons of Sir John Barrow. There were huge celebrations in the town, with a procession, a religious service, and much rejoicing. The monument was finished by the end of 1850, and was promptly struck by lightning, causing nine stones to be dislodged from the cupola. It was fixed up, and a lightning conductor fitted. The total cost to build the monument was £1,250, and a further £136 to repair the lightning damage. Most of this was paid for by public subscription, and £100 was provided by Trinity House on condition that the monument had the capability to be used as a real lighthouse if deemed necessary at some future time. Since then, the monument has survived the elements, with the help of several restorations, the most recent of which was completed in 2010 at the cost of £1.2 million. Nowadays, it is maintained by a team of volunteer lighthouse keepers. It is open to the public on Sundays and Bank Holiday Mondays from 1pm to 5pm, from Easter to the end of October, when the flag on the hill is flying. The monument can be hired for weddings and other celebrations.
Reviewed By kw0t - Ulverston, United Kingdom
Exhilarating climb on the front of Hoad hill from Ford park. Path is tarmac most of the way with handy benches to rest and take in the view on the way up. At the top the panorama opens up to see the Bay, Lake District and fells. Sor John Barrow monument is an impression structure and if you are fortunate to visit on a day it is open it's a great experience climbing to the top. There are Information boards onside and a friendly chap who will tell you the history of the place. The climb up is on a narrow spiral staircase with handrails so a bit of confidence is required but the view from the top is worth every step.
3. Water Cut Sculpture
4. Birkrigg Stone Circle
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 12 reviews
Reviewed By G418WQkayw - Sedbergh, United Kingdom
A valuable natural space .... for walking, running, exercising the dog etc. Limestone pavement in parts.
5. Countess Pillar
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 3 reviews
Reviewed By WorldTravellerfromGB - London, United Kingdom
The Countess’s Pillar is 350 years old with an amazing back story to it. It is a well maintained piece of history. Part monument, part working sun dial that tells you the time. Well worth combining with the nearby Brougham Castle - a pleasant 15 minute walk away. There is a lay by just off the road where you can park or you can walk from the castle. The entrance gate has a small sign saying “access to the pillar is permissible”. That’s how you know you are on the right track. If you wanted to make a day of it - you can do the Brougham and Eamont Bridge Walk. The walk is 3 3/4 miles long, and passes several sites of local historic importance. A map is available if you google it.
6. Cursing Stone
7. Cumpston Hill
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 1 reviews
