Towns & cities · North West England
Brigham
Brigham — village and civil parish in Cumbria, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–6 h
- Nearest railway station
- Flimby · 7.6 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
Brigham is a town, city, village or settlement in the United Kingdom. Recent population estimates put it at around 756 people. Address: CA13. Wikidata describes it as: "village and civil parish in Cumbria, United Kingdom". Coordinates: 54.6580°, -3.4160°.
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Derwent and Tributaries SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
Brigham is a village and civil parish in the Cumberland district of Cumbria, England. The village is near to the town of Cockermouth and is located just outside the Lake District National Park.
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Background
History
]] Brigham has existed as a settlement since Neolithic times and an early centre of Christianity in Cumbria. The church of St Bridget's, was originally a Norman building, and is situated at the far north of the village, known as Low Brigham; it contains several fragments of pre-Norman crosses and other early carved stones. A disused quarry hosting businesses and a caravan holiday park is situated in the centre of the village, above which runs the main street (C2007) of High Brigham. The quarry is bisected by the non-pavemented road called Stang Lonning. Brigham railway station opened in 1847 on the Cockermouth and Workington Railway. The station closed in 1966. At one time there was also a…
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- Coordinates
- 54.6580, -3.4160
- District
- Cumberland
- Parish
- Brigham
- Postcode
- CA13
- Parliamentary constituency
- Penrith and Solway
- Population
- 756
- Nearest railway station
- Flimby — 7.6 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q915599 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Brigham, Cumbria (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Brigham-church.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby
Cattle Pound At High Ellerbeck Bridge
Historic bridges · 0.4 km
Brigham Holiday Park
Caravan parks · 0.5 km
Brigham War Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 0.8 km
St Bridget's Church, Brigham
Historic churches · 0.8 km
Caldron Hill
Mountains & hills · 1.1 km
Broughton High Bridge
Historic bridges · 1.3 km
Great Broughton War Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 2.0 km
Greysouthen
Towns & cities · 2.0 km
John Dalton's Birthplace
Natural landmarks · 2.0 km
Chapels Hill
Mountains & hills · 2.0 km
Lakeland Shepherd Monument
Memorials & monuments · 2.0 km
Harrot Hill
Mountains & hills · 2.1 km
Brigham is a town located in the Scottish Lowlands with a population of 756. N attractions are listed within reach.
At a glance
- Population
- 756
- Constituency
- Penrith and Solway
Things to see in Brigham
16 attractions within 12 km. Full guide: things to do in Brigham →
📷 5Historic churches · North West England
St Bridget's Church, Brigham
St Bridget's Church, Brigham — Grade I listed church in Brigham, Cumberland, Cumbria , England, UK.
📷 3Natural landmarks · North West England
John Dalton's Birthplace
John Dalton's Birthplace — a other in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Archaeological sites · North West England
Derventio Roman Fort
Derventio Roman Fort — a archaeological in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
📷 5Museums · North West England
Wordsworth House and Garden
Wordsworth House and Garden — a Grade I-listed museum in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Historic bridges · North West England
Cattle Pound At High Ellerbeck Bridge
Cattle Pound At High Ellerbeck Bridge — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Historic bridges · North West England
Broughton High Bridge
Broughton High Bridge — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · North West England
Brigham War Memorial
Brigham War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · North West England
Great Broughton War Memorial
Great Broughton War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
📷 4Memorials & monuments · North West England
William Wordsworth
William Wordsworth — a memorial in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · North West England
Lakeland Shepherd Monument
Lakeland Shepherd Monument — a memorial in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
📷 5Castles · North West England
Dovenby Hall
Dovenby Hall is a country house in 115 acres (47 ha) of land at Dovenby, about 2 miles (3.2 km) north-west of Cockermouth, Cumbria, England. It is a Grade II listed building.
📷 7Hotels · North West England
The Trout Hotel
The Trout Hotel — a hotel in scotland lowlands.
📷 5Caravan parks · North West England
Brigham Holiday Park
Brigham Holiday Park — a caravan park in scotland lowlands.
📷 5Archaeological sites · North West England
Derventio Roman Fort
Derventio Roman Fort — archaeological in scotland lowlands.
📷 5Mountains & hills · North West England
Harrot Hill
Harrot Hill — mountain in scotland lowlands. Elevation: 118 m.
📷 5Mountains & hills · North West England
Caldron Hill
Caldron Hill — mountain in scotland lowlands. Elevation: 43 m.
Nearby
📷 3Historic bridges · North West England
Cattle Pound At High Ellerbeck Bridge
Cattle Pound At High Ellerbeck Bridge — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
📷 5Caravan parks · North West England
Brigham Holiday Park
Brigham Holiday Park — a caravan park in scotland lowlands.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · North West England
Brigham War Memorial
Brigham War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic churches · North West England
St Bridget's Church, Brigham
St Bridget's Church, Brigham — Grade I listed church in Brigham, Cumberland, Cumbria , England, UK.
📷 5Mountains & hills · North West England
Caldron Hill
Caldron Hill — mountain in scotland lowlands. Elevation: 43 m.
📷 3Historic bridges · North West England
Broughton High Bridge
Broughton High Bridge — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
Where to eat & stay near Brigham
Places to stay
📷 5Caravan parks · North West England
Brigham Holiday Park
Brigham Holiday Park — a caravan park in scotland lowlands.
📷 5Caravan parks · North West England
Nepgill Park
Nepgill Park — a caravan park in scotland lowlands.
📷 7Hotels · North West England
The Trout Hotel
The Trout Hotel — a hotel in scotland lowlands.
📷 5Caravan parks · North West England
Violet Bank holiday Home Park
Violet Bank holiday Home Park — a caravan park in scotland lowlands.
📷 5Caravan parks · North West England
Wyndham Hall Caravan Park
Wyndham Hall Caravan Park — a caravan park in scotland lowlands.
📷 5Caravan parks · North West England
Wheatsheaf Caravan and Camping Park
Wheatsheaf Caravan and Camping Park — a caravan park in scotland lowlands.
Places to eat & drink
📷 7Historic pubs · North West England
The Pheasant Inn
The Pheasant Inn in Scotland Lowlands, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · North West England
Fox and Grapes
Fox and Grapes in England North West, United Kingdom.
📷 5
📷 7Cafés · North West England
Grange Bridge Cottage
Grange Bridge Cottage — a café in england north east.
📷 5Historic pubs · North West England
Kings Arms Walter Willsons
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Brigham?
- Brigham is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode CA13), in the parish of Brigham.
- What is Brigham?
- Brigham — village and civil parish in Cumbria, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Brigham?
- The nearest railway station is Flimby, about 7.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode CA13.
- Is Brigham a protected site?
- Yes — Brigham is part of the River Derwent and Tributaries SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Brigham free to visit?
- Yes, Brigham is free to enter.
- How do I get to Brigham?
- The nearest railway station is Flimby, about 7.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CA13.