English Heritage sites near Alston Moor Parish

Countess Pillar, Brougham

COUNTESS PILLAR, BROUGHAM

14 miles from Alston Moor Parish

A monument erected in 1656 by Lady Anne Clifford of nearby Brougham Castle, to commemorate her final parting here from her mother.

Brougham Castle

BROUGHAM CASTLE

14 miles from Alston Moor Parish

In a picturesque setting beside the crossing of the River Eamont, Brougham Castle was founded in the early 13th century.

Clifton Hall

CLIFTON HALL

15 miles from Alston Moor Parish

This 15th-century tower, sole surviving part of the manor house of the Wybergh family, was plundered by Jacobites in 1745 before the Battle of Clifton Moor, the last battle fought on English soil.

King Arthur's Round Table

KING ARTHUR'S ROUND TABLE

15 miles from Alston Moor 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.

Penrith Castle

PENRITH CASTLE

15 miles from Alston Moor 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

MAYBURGH HENGE

15 miles from Alston Moor Parish

A large and impressive Neolithic henge, much better preserved than neighbouring King Arthur's Round Table.


Churches in Alston Moor Parish

St Augustine of Canterbury, Alston

Front Street Alston
01434 382558
https://www.alstonmoorcofe.org.uk

Welcome to the Church of St Augustine of Canterbury, Alston. We are the church at the heart of Alston Town, often known as "the Cathedral of the North Pennines" - and one of the parish churches in the parish of Alston Moor.

You'll find details of our services, and contact information here. Please don't hesitate to get in touch - we'll be delighted to hear from you, whether it's about a wedding, a baptism or a funeral, about service times or anything else.

There's more information on our website here.

And plenty about us on our Facebook page too.

St John the Evangelist, Garrigill

Centre of village Garrigill Alston
01434 382558
https://www.alstonmoorcofe.org.uk

Welcome to the Church of St John the Evangelist, Garrigill. We are the church at the heart of the village of Garrigill, and one of the parish churches in the parish of Alston Moor.

You'll find details of our services, and contact information here. Please don't hesitate to get in touch - we'll be delighted to hear from you, whether it's about a wedding, a baptism or a funeral, about service times or anything else.

There's more information on our website here.

And plenty about us on our Facebook page too.

St John the Evangelist, Nenthead

Hillersdon Terrace Nenthead Alston
01434 382558
https://www.alstonmoorcofe.org.uk

Welcome to the Church of St John the Evangelist, Nenthead. We are the church at the heart of the village of Nenthead - the highest parish church in the country - and one of the parish churches in the parish of Alston Moor.

You'll find details of our services, and contact information here. Please don't hesitate to get in touch - we'll be delighted to hear from you, whether it's about a wedding, a baptism or a funeral, about service times or anything else.

There's more information on our website here.

And plenty about us on our Facebook page too.


Pubs in Alston Moor Parish

Alston House

Townfoot, Alston, CA9 3RN
(01434) 382200
alstonhouse.co.uk

A comfortable hotel ideally situated for visiting all the attractions in the area. Pennine Way walkers will find it a welcome resting place. Drinkers welcome and will be served beer in the Cafe area on request if bar is closed. Cafe is open...
Alston Moor Golf Club

The Hermitage, Alston, CA9 3DB
(01434) 381675
alstonmoorgolfclub.org.uk/

Alston Moor Golf Club is undoubtedly the highest golf course in England and possibly the United Kingdom. At 1476' asl and situated 15 miles south of the Roman Wall and located within an AONB, it offers spectacular views of the North Pennine...
Angel Inn

Front Street, Alston, CA9 3HU
(01434) 382632

Originally Alston town hall until the late 1800's when a new building was opened it was soon converted into a pub serving miners and the large numbers of people visiting the area. It has the support of the local community and sports a succe...
Blue Bell Inn

Town Foot, Alston, CA9 3RN

Blue Bell Inn, Alston
Cumberland Inn

Townfoot, Alston, CA9 3HX
(01434) 381875
cumberlandalston.co.uk

A 19th century inn with a warm family welcome based on old-fashioned hospitality, home made food, comfortable accommodation and superb real ales an ciders. The Cumberland has won many CAMRA awards being the local pub of the year three time...
George & Dragon

Garrigill, Garrigill, CA9 3DS
(01434) 382691

A traditional 16th Century family pub in the North Pennines Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Situated on the Pennine Way long-distance footpath, the C2C long-distance cycleway and the South Tyne Trail, the George & Dragon is an ideal wat...
Lovelady Shield Country House Hotel

Nenthead Road, Alston, CA9 3LX
(01434) 38120
lovelady.co.uk

Country hotel serving food and drink to members of the public as well as residents. Country hotel serving food and drink to members of the public as well as residents. This elegant Georgian Country House Hotel stands on the former site of a...
Miners Arms

Nenthead, CA9 3PF
(01434) 381427
nenthead.com

Situated high in the Pennines at 1,500 feet the pub is the highest village one in the country, an ideal base for visiting the area. Food made from locally purchased produce. This is the cyclists Coast to Coast route official stamping post....
Nent Hall Country House Hotel

Alston, CA9 3LQ
(01434) 381584
nenthall.com

This is a beautiful country house hotel situated in an area of outstanding natural beauty. Nent Hall Hotel is located two and a half miles from Alston, Englands highest market town. Situated in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and only...
Nenthead Hotel

Nenthead, CA9 3PD

Nenthead Hotel, Nenthead
Overwater Lodge

Overwater, Nenthead, CA9 3NP

Overwater Lodge, Nenthead
Swan's Head

Townhead, Alston, CA9 3SL

Closed 3 Jan 2011. Reopened 10 Feb 2012. Closed again January 2015 For Sale
Turks Head

Market Place, Alston, CA9 3HS
(01434) 381148

Overlooking the market cross and cobbled square it dates from 1646, being the first pub in the town. Now a traditional drinkers venue it has darts teams as well as domino players. There is a real fire in winter and this is a popular stop fo...
Victoria Hotel

Front Street, Alston, CA9 3SE
(01434) 381194

The Victoria Inn is a traditional town centre hostelry. Situated in an area of outstanding natural beauty, directly on the Pennine Way walk, close to 'C2C' cycle route, the inn includes a bar and games area. There is also an Indian restaura...