Silloth

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Tel code: 01697 | code search
Postcode: CA7 | code search
Population: 3200
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Folk Customs:
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Grasmere Sports
World Gurning Championships

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Skinburness Leisure Hotel
"Friendly staff, spacious rooms and the food was excellent. A great base from which to explore the Lake District. We are so disappointed that the hotel is closed with no ..." More

Skinburness Leisure Hotel
"My partner Elaine and I visited the beautiful and friendly Skinburness Hotel regularly. Food was always fantastic,one of the highlights, we always made good use of the gym/sunbed/pool etc. ..." More

Skinburness Leisure Hotel
"bloody shame its going to rack and ruin, what a beautiful building just rotting away.

Date visited: 15/08/2009 ..." More

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Silloth (sometimes called Silloth-on-Solway) stands at the north west corner of Cumbria, looking across the Solway Firth to Galloway. For most of its history Silloth was just a small village, taking its name from the sea ‘lathes’ (barns) built by the monks of nearby Holme Cultran Abbey to store their wool. The Silloth seen today though is the creation of the Victorians. The town developed in the mid-19th century in two ways: as a port, and as a seaside resort. The development was planned with some sensitivity, the town benefiting from a large area of park known as The Green built between the sea-front and the main area of building. As a resort the town was and is famed for its relatively mild climate, sheltered as it is by the mountains of Cumbria behind it and the Galloway hills beyond, and warmed by the waters of the Solway Firth. It once boasted a pier and in the early days had many bathing engines. The clean air was supposed to have health-giving properties, an idea that saw the building of a nursing home to help the poor afflicted by fever and sickness recuperate in a healthy atmosphere. The railway came to Silloth in 1856 to serve the port there. The port still operates, largely handling grain, but sadly the railway closed in 1964. Visitors today will enjoy the links to the town’s Victorian past. Some of the fine houses built by the wealthy of Carlisle are now hotels. The excellent golf course was built in 1892, and is particularly associated with the greatest name in the British women’s game of the early 20th century, Cecilia Leitch. And above all the wonderful sunsets and sunrises have not of course changed since Turner came to Silloth to paint them.

Attraction

West Beach

Camping

Hylton Caravan Park
Solway
Stanwix Park Holiday Centre
Tanglewood Caravan Park

Dentist

Mr Steele
Mrs Buchanan

Doctor

Silloth Group Medical Practice

Holiday Park

Solway
Stanwix Park Holiday Centre

Pub and Bar

Albion Inn
Criffel Cafe Bar
Cumberland Inn
Huntsman

Shops

Bowmans Chemists Ltd
Cups & Saucers Farm Tea Shop
The Gincase
The Kandy Shop
Forget Me Not Flowers
Regalo

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Wheyrigg Hotel (6.11 miles)

Wheyrigg Hotel

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A splendid 3 diamond hotel on the Solway Plain close to the lakes, hills and Carlisle. Also close to the Scottish borders, Gretna Green and the Roman wall, river and badlands.
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Skiddaw View (6.88 miles)

Skiddaw View

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In a peaceful location at the end of a quiet farm lane, these cottages enjoy far reaching views across open pastureland. Careful conversion of a traditional Cumbrian ... More

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Powfoot Golf Hotel (7.55 miles)

Powfoot Golf Hotel

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We offer luxury en-suite accommodation, fine food, golf breaks, weddings, functions, and much more in the charming village of Powfoot near Annan in Dumfries and Galloway, South West Scotland.The original ... More

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Cavens Country House (8.76 miles)

Cavens Country House

Here in six acres of beautifully landscaped gardens, we've created an intimate country house hotel with a sense of warmth, relaxation and well-being. At CAVENS, we believe that everyone deserves a little luxury, a little ... More | visit website

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Rowanbank Guesthouse (9.32 miles)

Rowanbank Guesthouse

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Stay here for the ideal tourirst base for Dumfries & Galloway and the Borders, discover what a great place it is to explore. From Gretna (the wedding capital of the ... More

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Hetland Hall Hotel (11.33 miles)

Hetland Hall Hotel

An elegant mansion set in 18 acres of parkland, with glorious views over the Solway Firth and beyond to the Lake District. Roaring log fires greet you in the winter months, with a peaceful lounge opening ... More | visit website

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Whitecroft Mansion (11.41 miles)

Whitecroft Mansion

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Located in the breathtaking Dumfriesshire countryside and enjoying views of the Solway Coast, the mansion has been lovingly restored and finished to the highest standards. Guests who enjoy first rate ... More

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Kirkconnell House (11.41 miles)

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Nestling in peaceful and private grounds, surrounded by parkland and ancient trees, and boasting panoramic views over beautiful countryside, this large mansion house is perfect for family ... More

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West Woodside House (12.04 miles)

West Woodside House

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Located half a mile from the A595, West Woodside House is in a quiet, rural location ideal for touring West Cumbria Lakes or the ... More

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Woodlands Country House (12.04 miles)

Woodlands Country House

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First rate accommodation in a beautiful Victorian Country House. Superb food and wine, beautiful rural location, away from the crowds. Why not escape from the pressures of life and let ... More

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