Towns & cities · North West England
Bewcastle
Bewcastle — village in Cumbria, England, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–6 h
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
Bewcastle is a town, city, village or settlement in the United Kingdom. Recent population estimates put it at around 391 people. Address: CA6. Wikidata describes it as: "village in Cumbria, England, UK". Coordinates: 55.0631°, -2.6826°.
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Official information
Bewcastle is a village rich in Roman and Border history, featuring the renowned Bewcastle Cross, considered the finest Anglican Cross in Europe. Visitors can explore the historical significance of the site, which includes remnants of a Roman fort and a local museum.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Kielder Mires SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
Bewcastle is a large civil parish in the Cumberland unitary authority area of Cumbria, England. It is in the historic county of Cumberland. According to the 2001 census the parish had a population of 411, reducing to 391 at the 2011 Census, increasing to 397 in 2021. The parish is large and includes the settlements of Roadhead and Sleetbeck. To the north the parish extends to the border with Scotland. To the east the parish bounds Northumberland.
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- Coordinates
- 55.0631, -2.6826
- District
- Cumberland
- Parish
- Bewcastle
- Postcode
- CA6
- Parliamentary constituency
- Carlisle
- Population
- 391
- Official site
- www.bewcastle.com
Sources
- wikidata: Q727432 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Bewcastle (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Bewcastle cross and church.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby
Bewcastle Museum
Museums · 0.1 km
Bewcastle War Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 0.1 km
Bewcastle Cross
Cemeteries · 0.1 km
Bewcastle Roman Fort
Archaeological sites · 0.1 km
Roman temple in Bewcastle
Follies · 0.1 km
Bewcastle Castle
Castles · 0.2 km
Bewcastle Castle (ruins)
Castles · 0.2 km
Shopford
Villages · 1.5 km
Askerton
Castles · 1.8 km
Crew Castle bastle
Castles · 3.4 km
Crew Castle
Castles · 3.4 km
The Beacon
Mountains & hills · 3.5 km
Bewcastle is a village located in the Scottish Lowlands with a population of 391. Our guide lists N attractions within reach.
At a glance
- Population
- 391
- Constituency
- Carlisle
- Top categories near here
Things to see in Bewcastle
58 attractions within 12 km — showing the 24 most editorially-significant. Full guide: things to do in Bewcastle →
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📷 4Natural landmarks · North West England
Burtholme
Burtholme in England North East, United Kingdom.
📷 4Abbeys & priories · North West England
Lanercost
Lanercost in England North East, United Kingdom.
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📷 4📷 5Cemeteries · North West England
Bewcastle Cross
Bewcastle Cross in England North East, United Kingdom.
📷 5Archaeological sites · North West England
Bewcastle Roman Fort
Bewcastle Roman Fort in England North East, United Kingdom.
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📷 3Castles · North West England
Askerton Castle
Askerton Castle — castle in Cumbria, England, UK.
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Bewcastle Castle
Bewcastle Castle — castle in Bewcastle, Cumbria, England, UK.
📷 3Archaeological sites · North West England
Hadrian's Wall and vallum between Banks Green Cottage and the road to Lanercost at Banks and the road to Garthside in wall miles 52, 53 and 54
Hadrian's Wall and vallum between Banks Green Cottage and the road to Lanercost at Banks and the road to Garthside in wall miles 52, 53 and 54 — archaeological site in Burtholme, Cumbria, England, UK.
📷 3Archaeological sites · North West England
Hadrian's Wall between the road to Garthside and The Centurion Inn, Walton, in wall miles 54 and 55
Hadrian's Wall between the road to Garthside and The Centurion Inn, Walton, in wall miles 54 and 55 — archaeological site in Burtholme, Cumberland, Cumbria , England, UK.
📷 5Archaeological sites · North West England
Maiden Way Roman road from B6318 to 450m SW of High House, Gillalees Beacon signal station and Beacon Pasture early post-medieval dispersed settlement
Maiden Way Roman road from B6318 to 450m SW of High House, Gillalees Beacon signal station and Beacon Pasture early post-medieval dispersed settlement — archaeological site in Kingwater, Carlisle, England, UK.
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📷 3Historic churches · North West England
St Mary's Church, Walton
St Mary's Church, Walton — church in Walton, Cumberland, Cumbria , England, UK.
📷 3Holy wells · North West England
Walls to the North of Lanercost Priory
Walls to the North of Lanercost Priory — Grade I listed wall in Burtholme, Cumberland, Cumbria , England, UK.
Flagship📷 5Abbeys & priories · North West England
Lanercost Priory
Lanercost Priory was founded by Robert de Vaux between 1165 and 1174, the most likely date being 1169, to house Augustinian canons. The priory is situated in the village of Lanercost, Cumbria, England
📷 3Historic bridges · North West England
Lanercost Bridge
Lanercost Bridge — a bridge in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Castles · North West England
Bewcastle Castle (ruins)
Bewcastle Castle (ruins) — a castle in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Castles · North West England
Mile Castle 56
Mile Castle 56 — a castle in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Castles · North West England
Mile Castle 55
Mile Castle 55 — a castle in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Archaeological sites · North West England
Turret 54A
Turret 54A — a archaeological in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Archaeological sites · North West England
Turret 56B
Turret 56B — a archaeological in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Archaeological sites · North West England
Turret 55A
Turret 55A — a archaeological in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
Nearby
📷 3Museums · North West England
Bewcastle Museum
Bewcastle Museum — a museum in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · North West England
Bewcastle War Memorial
Bewcastle War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
📷 5Cemeteries · North West England
Bewcastle Cross
Bewcastle Cross in England North East, United Kingdom.
📷 5Archaeological sites · North West England
Bewcastle Roman Fort
Bewcastle Roman Fort in England North East, United Kingdom.
📷 5Follies · North West England
Roman temple in Bewcastle
Roman temple in Bewcastle — a temple folly in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
📷 5Castles · North West England
Bewcastle Castle
Bewcastle Castle — castle in Bewcastle, Cumbria, England, UK.
Where to eat & stay near Bewcastle
Places to stay
📷 5Campsites · North West England
Camping at Banks
Camping at Banks — a campsite in scotland lowlands.
📷 5Hostels · North West England
Florrie's On The Wall Bunkhouse and B&B
Florrie's On The Wall Bunkhouse and B&B — a hostel in scotland lowlands.
📷 5Campsites · North East England
Chapel house farm walkers campsite
Chapel house farm walkers campsite — a campsite in scotland lowlands.
📷 5Caravan parks · North West England
Cleugh Head Caravan Club
Cleugh Head Caravan Club — a caravan park in scotland lowlands.
📷 5Campsites · North West England
Headswood on the Wall
Headswood on the Wall — a campsite in scotland lowlands.
📷 5Hostels · North East England
Greenhead Hostel
Greenhead Hostel — a hostel in scotland lowlands.
Places to eat & drink
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📷 4Historic pubs · North West England
Hallbankgate
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📷 5Historic pubs · North West England
Graham Arms (West Of Gelt Bridge)
Graham Arms (West Of Gelt Bridge) in Scotland Lowlands, United Kingdom.
📷 7Historic pubs · North West England
The Globe Tavern
The Globe Tavern in Scotland Lowlands, United Kingdom.
📷 7Restaurants · North West England
The Old Bank Gastro House
The Old Bank Gastro House — a restaurant in scotland lowlands.
📷 7Historic pubs · North West England
The Andalusian
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Bewcastle?
- Bewcastle is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode CA6), in the parish of Bewcastle.
- What is Bewcastle?
- Bewcastle — village in Cumbria, England, UK.
- How do I get to Bewcastle?
- Drivers can use postcode CA6.
- Is Bewcastle a protected site?
- Yes — Bewcastle is part of the Kielder Mires SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Bewcastle free to visit?
- Yes, Bewcastle is free to enter.
- How do I get to Bewcastle?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode CA6. It sits within the Carlisle parliamentary constituency.