Visitor attractions and information for
Shap
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 Brougham Castle, Penrith Tel: 01768 862488
- The ruins of this 13th century fortress
stand on the banks of the River Eamont. The castle was restored
by Lady Anne Clifford in the 17th century and overlaps the site
of a Roman fort. About
8 miles north of Shap. |
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Westmorland
Motor Museum, Rellandsgate, Kings Meaburn, Penrith, Cumbria CA10
3BT Tel: 01931 714 624. The Museum is between Penrith and Appleby,
south of the A66. Restored and unrestored trucks and a collection
of Automobilia. About 8 miles from Shap. |
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Keld Chapel is a tiny
16th-century Chapel near Shap (access at all
times; key in village, see notice on chapel door). It is one
of the National Trust's more remote religious sites. About 2 miles from Shap . |
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Acorn
Bank Garden & Watermill, Temple Sowerby, nr Penrith, Cumbria
CA10 1SP Tel: 017683 61893 - Delightful sheltered garden, renowned
for its herbs and orchards growing old English fruit varieties,
a National Trust property. About 9 miles from Shap. |
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The Horse Fair, Appleby-in-Westmorland. An
annual event where every June, the Romany families of Europe
– many in colourful, horse-drawn caravans – converge
on nearby Gallow's Hill for this world-famous, week-long event.
The fair began in 1685 when a charter was granted by James II.
For many centuries, sheep and cattle were also sold at Appleby.
The horses are washed in the River Eden before being shown off
to prospective buyers. About
9 miles from Shap. |
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More Cumbria Attractions |
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Shap lies in Cumbria, a county formed from the old
counties of Cumberland, Westmorland, and part of North Lancashire,
and now England's second largest county in size. Here you will
find the beautiful Lake District National Park with spectacular
mountain scenery, forest trails and lakeside paths around the
16 major lakes. The almost alpine landscape of England's highest
mountains are a draw for the millions of visitors who pour into
the park each year, where for 200 years, it has been the inspiration
for artists, poets and writers who have made their home here.
