Towns & cities · North West England
Crosby
Crosby — village in Allerdale, Cumbria, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–6 h
- Nearest railway station
- Maryport · 4.6 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
Crosby is located in the Scottish Lowlands, with the nearest railway station being Maryport, which is 4.6 km away. Entry to Crosby is free. The postcode for sat-nav is CA15 6SY.
About
Crosby is a town, city, village or settlement in the United Kingdom. Recent population estimates put it at around 791 people. Wikidata describes it as: "village in Allerdale, Cumbria, United Kingdom". Coordinates: 54.7333°, -3.4333°.
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Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Solway Coast
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
Crosby is a small village in the county of Cumbria, historically within Cumberland, near the Lake District National Park. It is 3 miles (4.8 km) north-east of Maryport + 25.1 miles (40.4 km) south-west of Carlisle, on the A596 road. In 2020 the built-up area had an estimated population of 791. In 1870-72 the township had a population of 506. The local primary school is Crosscanonby St. John's Church of England School. The only remaining public house in the village is The Stag Inn.
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- Coordinates
- 54.7333, -3.4333
- District
- Cumberland
- Parish
- Crosscanonby
- Postcode
- CA15 6SY
- Parliamentary constituency
- Penrith and Solway
- Population
- 791
- Nearest railway station
- Maryport — 4.6 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q735107 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Crosby, Cumbria (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: The Stag Inn, Crosby - geograph.org.uk - 527619.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby
Crosby Hill
Mountains & hills · 0.5 km
Crosby Hill
Mountains & hills · 0.5 km
Crosscanonby War Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 1.0 km
St John the Evangelist's Church, Crosscanonby
Historic churches · 1.0 km
Crosscanonby
Villages · 1.0 km
Milefortlet 21
Hill forts · 1.8 km
Swarthy Hill Roman Mile Fortlet 21
Memorials & monuments · 1.8 km
Small multivallate hillfort on Swarthy Hill
Vineyards · 2.0 km
Milefortlet 22
Hill forts · 2.1 km
Many Norman & Viking Artefacts
Archaeological sites · 2.2 km
St Mungo's Church, Dearham
Historic churches · 2.2 km
Dearham
Villages · 2.5 km
Crosby is a town located in the Scottish Lowlands with a population of 791. Our guide lists N attractions within reach.
At a glance
- Population
- 791
- Constituency
- Penrith and Solway
- Top categories near here
Things to see in Crosby
56 attractions within 12 km — showing the 24 most editorially-significant. Full guide: things to do in Crosby →
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Alauna
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📷 3Archaeological sites · North West England
Bibra Roman Fort
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📷 3Historic churches · North West England
Church of St Mary
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📷 3Chapels · North West England
Former Congregational Chapel
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📷 3Castles · North West England
Hayton Castle
Hayton Castle — Grade I listed castle in Hayton and Mealo, Cumberland, Cumbria , England, UK.
📷 3Lighthouses · North West England
Maryport New Lighthouse
Maryport New Lighthouse — lighthouse built in 1996.
📷 3Lighthouses · North West England
Maryport Old Lighthouse
Maryport Old Lighthouse — lighthouse built in 1846.
📷 3Hill forts · North West England
Milefortlet 17
Milefortlet 17 — milefortlet of the Roman Cumbrian Coast defences.
📷 3Hill forts · North West England
Milefortlet 20
Milefortlet 20 — milefortlet of the Roman Cumbrian Coast defences.
📷 3Hill forts · North West England
Milefortlet 21
Milefortlet 21 — milefortlet of the Roman Cumbrian Coast defences, in Crosscanonby, Allerdale, England, UK.
📷 4Hill forts · North West England
Milefortlet 22
Milefortlet 22 — milefortlet of the Roman Cumbrian Coast defences.
📷 3Hill forts · North West England
Milefortlet 23
Milefortlet 23 — milefortlet of the Roman Cumbrian Coast defences.
📷 3Museums · North West England
Senhouse Roman Museum
Senhouse Roman Museum — museum in Maryport, England, United Kingdom.
📷 3Historic churches · North West England
St John the Evangelist's Church, Crosscanonby
St John the Evangelist's Church, Crosscanonby — Grade I listed church in Crosscanonby, Cumberland, Cumbria , England, UK.
📷 5Historic churches · North West England
St Mungo's Church, Dearham
St Mungo's Church, Dearham — Grade I listed church in Dearham, Cumberland, Cumbria , England, UK.
📷 3Historic churches · North West England
St. Kentigern's Church, Aspatria
St. Kentigern's Church, Aspatria — church in Aspatria, Cumberland, Cumbria , England, UK.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · North West England
Swarthy Hill Roman Mile Fortlet 21
Swarthy Hill Roman Mile Fortlet 21 is a memorial in the United Kingdom.
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Empire Palace, Maryport
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Queens Hall Cinema
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📷 3Archaeological sites · North West England
Low Mire Mile Fortlet 20
Low Mire Mile Fortlet 20 — a archaeological in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
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St Kentigern Cross
St Kentigern Cross — a memorial in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Archaeological sites · North West England
Many Norman & Viking Artefacts
Many Norman & Viking Artefacts — a archaeological in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Archaeological sites · North West England
Mawbray Sandpit Tower (Coastal Tower 16b)
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📷 3Museums · North West England
Fleming Square
Fleming Square — a museum in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
Nearby
📷 5Mountains & hills · North West England
Crosby Hill
Crosby Hill — a hill or mountain in scotland lowlands.
📷 5Mountains & hills · North West England
Crosby Hill
Crosby Hill — mountain in scotland lowlands. Elevation: 88.1 m.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · North West England
Crosscanonby War Memorial
Crosscanonby War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Historic churches · North West England
St John the Evangelist's Church, Crosscanonby
St John the Evangelist's Church, Crosscanonby — Grade I listed church in Crosscanonby, Cumberland, Cumbria , England, UK.
📷 5📷 3Hill forts · North West England
Milefortlet 21
Milefortlet 21 — milefortlet of the Roman Cumbrian Coast defences, in Crosscanonby, Allerdale, England, UK.
Where to eat & stay near Crosby
Places to stay
📷 5Caravan parks · North West England
Harbour Side Caravan Site
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📷 5Caravan parks · North West England
Old Kiln Farm Caravan Club
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📷 5Caravan parks · North West England
Brigham Holiday Park
Brigham Holiday Park — a caravan park in scotland lowlands.
Caravan parks · North West England
Threapland Park
Threapland 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
Wyndham Hall Caravan Park
Wyndham Hall Caravan 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
Kings Arms Walter Willsons
Kings Arms Walter Willsons in Scotland Lowlands, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · North West England
Fox and Grapes
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📷 4Historic pubs · North West England
Oddfellows Arms
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Crosby?
- Crosby is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode CA15 6SY), in the parish of Crosscanonby.
- What is Crosby?
- Crosby — village in Allerdale, Cumbria, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Crosby?
- The nearest railway station is Maryport, about 4.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode CA15 6SY.
- Is Crosby a protected site?
- Yes — Crosby is part of the Solway Coast National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Crosby free to visit?
- Yes, Crosby is free to enter.
- How do I get to Crosby?
- The nearest railway station is Maryport, about 4.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CA15 6SY.