English Heritage sites near Above Derwent Parish
CASTLERIGG STONE CIRCLE
5 miles from Above Derwent Parish
Castlerigg is perhaps the most atmospheric and dramatically sited of all British stone circles, with panoramic views and the mountains of Helvellyn and High Seat as a backdrop.
HARDKNOTT ROMAN FORT
13 miles from Above Derwent Parish
This remote and dramatically-sited fort was founded under Hadrian's rule in the 2nd century.Well-marked remains include the headquarters building, commandant's house and bath house.
AMBLESIDE ROMAN FORT
15 miles from Above Derwent Parish
The well-marked remains of a 2nd-century fort with large granaries, probably built under Hadrian's rule to guard the Roman road from Brougham to Ravenglass and act as a supply base.
RAVENGLASS ROMAN BATH HOUSE
18 miles from Above Derwent Parish
The remains of the bath house of Ravenglass Roman fort, established in AD 130, are among the tallest Roman structures surviving in northern Britain: the walls stand almost 4 metres (13 feet) high.
PENRITH CASTLE
19 miles from Above Derwent Parish
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.
MAYBURGH HENGE
19 miles from Above Derwent Parish
A large and impressive Neolithic henge, much better preserved than neighbouring King Arthur's Round Table.
Churches in Above Derwent Parish
Newlands
KESWICK
KESWICK
01768772509
http://www.tbnchurches.net
An idyllic church set in an idyllic valley.
A much loved and place popular among fell walkers and visitors. When you visit you will see why!
There are currently no regular Sunday services. Sunday worship is at St. Herbert's, Braithwaite on 1st (9.00am) and 3rd (10.00am) Sundays in month and at St. Mary's Thornthwaite on 2nd (10.00am) and 4th (9.00am) Sundays. No regular service on 5th Sunday. Messy Church on the last Sunday of each month at 4.00pm at St. Herbert's, Braithwaite (not in holidays).
website:https://tbnchurches.net/our-churches/
St Herbert
Braithwaite
Braithwaite
01768772509
https://www.tbnchurches.net
Built as a daughter church to St. Mary's Thornthwaite. St. Herbert's (named after the local hermit saint who lived on an island on Derwent Water. He was also a friend of St. Cuthbert)was built in 1900 and a useful hall with kitchen was built on in 1980. At the heart of the village community and next to the Church of England Primary School.
website: .http://www.tbnchurches.net
Sunday worship is at St. Herbert's, Braithwaite on 1st (9.00am) and 3rd (10.00am) Sundays in month and at St. Mary's Thornthwaite on 2nd (10.00am) and 4th (9.00am) Sundays. No regular service on 5th Sunday. Messy Church on the last Sunday of each month at 4.00pm at St. Herbert's, Braithwaite (not in holidays).
St Mary
Thornthwaite
Thornthwaite
Keswick
01768772509
http://www.tbnchurches.net
A quiet Victorian church set away from Thornthwaite village at the end of a country lane. Worth a visit. Look for the 'mice'. Peaceful graveyard adjoining with views across Bassenthwaite Lake (the only lake in the Lake District! Daughter Church (St. Herbert's) in nearby Braithwaite (approx. 1 mile)</span>
website: https://tbnchurches.net/
Sunday worship is at St. Herbert's, Braithwaite on 1st (9.00am) and 3rd (10.00am) Sundays in month and at St. Mary's Thornthwaite on 2nd (10.00am) and 4th (9.00am) Sundays. No regular service on 5th Sunday. Messy Church on the last Sunday of each month at 4.00pm at St. Herbert's, Braithwaite (not in holidays).
Pubs in Above Derwent Parish
Coledale Inn
Cottage In Wood
Whinlatter Pass, Braithwaite,, Whinlatter Pass, CA12 5TW
(017687) 0000
Dalegarth House Hotel
Derwent Lodge Hotel
Derwentwater Hotel
Farmers Arms
Middle Ruddings Country Inn
Newlands Adventure Centre
Rickerby Grange Country House Hotel
Royal Oak
Braithwaite, CA12 5SY
(017687) 78533
royaloak-braithwaite.co.uk/
Swinside Inn
Newlands Valley, Newlands, CA12 5UE
(017687) 78253
swinsideinn.co.uk