English Heritage sites near Allhallows Parish
CASTLERIGG STONE CIRCLE
13 miles from Allhallows 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.
CARLISLE CASTLE
16 miles from Allhallows Parish
Carlisle Castle was a constantly updated working fortress until well within living memory. Now its rich and varied visitor attractions reflect its long and eventful history.
WETHERAL PRIORY GATEHOUSE
19 miles from Allhallows Parish
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
22 miles from Allhallows 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
22 miles from Allhallows Parish
A large and impressive Neolithic henge, much better preserved than neighbouring King Arthur's Round Table.
KING ARTHUR'S ROUND TABLE
23 miles from Allhallows Parish
A Neolithic earthwork henge, dating from c. 2000 BC, but much later believed to be King Arthur's jousting arena. Mayburgh Henge is adjacent.
Churches in Allhallows Parish
All Saints, Allhallows
B5299 near Fletchertown, Allhallows
016973 71541
http://www.binsey.org.uk
Allhallows has one church in regular use - All Saints - but also has the ruins of an earlier church.
All Saints is a spacious, light, functional church built in 1899 from local pink sandstone quarried from the adjacent field (now filled in).
The Church is OPEN.
Old Church
Dates from the 12th century, renovated in 1861 but now in ruins after the nave, south aisle and porch were demolished in 1935. The remaining part acts as a mortuary chapel for the Moore family. Originally a chapelry within Aspatria parish and known as the Chapelry of Ukmanby. Notable vicar was Revd John Wordsworth, grandson of William Wordsworth, who in 1895 decided that a larger church was needed to meet the demands of an expanding population.
The old Church is CLOSED- Keys on request.
Pubs in Allhallows Parish
Coach House Swiss Restaurant
Coach House Swiss Restaurant, Mealsgate
Grey Goat Inn
A 300 year old pub, essentially open plan but with various distinct drinking areas. The pub has a warm and welcoming feel, where conversation is king and strangers are made welcome, it is particularly popular with walkers and cyclists. The...