English Heritage sites near Crosthwaite and Lyth Parish

Stott Park Bobbin Mill

STOTT PARK BOBBIN MILL

6 miles from Crosthwaite and Lyth Parish

In the Lake District in Cumbria, this extensive working mill was begun in 1835 to produce the wooden bobbins vital to the Lancashire spinning and weaving industries.

Warton Old Rectory

WARTON OLD RECTORY

8 miles from Crosthwaite and Lyth Parish

A rare survival of a large 14th-century stone house with great hall and chambers. It served as a residence and courthouse for the wealthy and powerful rectors of Warton.

Ambleside Roman Fort

AMBLESIDE ROMAN FORT

13 miles from Crosthwaite and Lyth 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.

Bow Bridge

BOW BRIDGE

17 miles from Crosthwaite and Lyth Parish

This narrow 15th-century stone bridge across Mill Beck carried an old packhorse route to nearby Furness Abbey.

Furness Abbey

FURNESS ABBEY

18 miles from Crosthwaite and Lyth Parish

The remains of an abbey founded by Stephen, later King of England, including much of the east end and west tower of the church, ornately decorated chapter house and cloister buildings.

Hardknott Roman Fort

HARDKNOTT ROMAN FORT

19 miles from Crosthwaite and Lyth 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.


Churches in Crosthwaite and Lyth Parish

St Mary

Crosthwaite Kendal
(015395) 68276
https://www.crosthwaiteandlyth.co.uk/stmarys.php

St. Mary's was rebuilt in 1878, replacing churches which may well have originated earlier than the 12th century.
Today we hold services every Sunday generally according to the following pattern:
1st Sunday 6.30pm Evensong (BCP)
2nd Sunday 11.00am Holy Communion (CW)
3rd Saturday 10.30am Messy Church (alternate months)
3rd Sunday 11.00am Worship4All (alternate months)
4th Sunday 11.00am Holy Communion (CW)

We are part of an evolving Team of 7 parishes and on a 5th Sunday in the month we hold one United Service which rotates around the Benefice. Please check with the Vicar, Rev'd. Michael Woodcock, beforehand to confirm where the service will be held.


Pubs in Crosthwaite and Lyth Parish

Damson Dene Hotel

Crosthwaite, Lyth Valley, LA8 8JE
(015395) 68676
damsondene.co.uk/

County Hotel, featured in the Channel Four documentry "The Hotel". The hotel's Heron Bar has magnificent views over the grounds including a well stocked duck pond.
Hare & Hounds Inn

Bowland Bridge, LA11 6NN
(015395) 55549
hareandhoundslakes.com/

Open again under new management from September 23rd 2021 ** MORE REPORTS & BEER SCORES PLEASE** A very Welcoming 17th century coaching inn nestled within the tiny hamlet of Bowland Bridge in the beautiful Winster valley. It lies between t...
Lambhowe Club
Lyth Valley Hotel

Crosthwaite, LA8 8DB
(015395) 68295
lythvalleycountryhouse.co.uk/

Well appointed hotel with a dining area overlooking the valley below and an adjoining bar area with darts and pool table.
Punch Bowl Inn

Lyth Valley, Crosthwaite, LA8 8HR
(015395) 68237
the-punchbowl.co.uk

This outstanding dining pub is ranked in the top 50 gastropubs in the UK. It combines old charm with new luxury in a country-chic style. A traditional pub atmosphere, complete with log fires, blends with contemporary dining in a stunning ru...