Wigton
Wigton
Welcome to our page of information, attractions and places of interest around Wigton. The Wigton hotels listed below are either in the town or we have given a rough guide as to how far they are from Wigton. From Wigton you can explore the beautiful Lake District National Park in the county of Cumbria, the largest English National Park, with spectacular mountain scenery, forest trails and lakeside paths around the 16 major lakes. We hope you enjoy your stay and find your ideal accommodation from our list of Wigton hotels and/or the surrounding area. Wigton is in the centre of the Solway Plain, situated between the Caldbeck Fells and the Solway coast. The market town evolved from a pre-medieval street plan, which can still be traced today. There is a triangular market place, once the centre of the Medieval town. Many of the buildings around the market place are of Georgian style, and the upper storeys have altered little. Wigton is the birthplace of the writer Melvin Bragg, who has written extensively on Wigton, referring to it in his writings as Thurston). Sequences from "A Time to Dance" were set in and filmed in the town. Wigton has a variety of shops, most are family owned. The covered market takes place on a Tuesday at the Market Hall. Also see Wigton.

Visitor attractions and information for Wigton

	High Head Sculpture Valley, High Head Farm, Ivegill, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA4 0PJ Tel: 016974 73552 A family friendly contemporary art gallery and tearoom set on a working dairy farm, 5 acres of outdoor sculpture park and 70 acres of farm walks, with Art Gallery, Spa, Farmhouse Tea room and Sculpture Valley, with extended country walks. Life-size sculptures carved from wood, stone, iron and bronze created by internationally renowned sculptor Jonathan Stamper and other artists. About 10 miles east of Wigton.
	Carlisle Castle, Carlisle Tel: 01228 591922 - a massive Border stronghold with gatehouse and keep.Take a guided tour through its maze of passages and chambers. About 9 miles northeast of Wigton.
	Hutton-in-the Forest, Penrith, Cumbria Tel: 01768 484449 - Home to Lord and Lady Inglewood, it was originally a medieval stronghold and the Pele Tower still survives. Inside and outside the house show a wide range of architectural and decorative styles from the 17th century to the present day. About 12 miles southeast of Wigton.
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Wheyrigg Hall Hotel Wheyrigg Wigton Cumbria CA7 0DH (approx 4 miles from Wigton)	Hotel near Wigton. A splendid 3 diamond hotel on the solway plain close to the lakes,hills, and Carlisle. Also close to the scottish borders and Gretna Green. Originally an old farmhouse, the hotel has been converted to provide comfortable accommodation. There is ample car parking. There is also a spacious dining room, lounge and bar with a homely cottage atmosphere. Well known for its good food, specialities include succulent duckling, traditional roasted turkey, baked ham in cider and local prime steaks. Home baking is a feature of our scrumptious sweet trolley and locally produced fresh vegetables are used whenever possible. Lunch, high tea and dinner are served daily in addition to our popular bar meals....

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