Farms (open to visitors) · North West England
Goosewell Farm Activities Centre
In or near Threlkeld.
Goosewell Farm Activities Centre — a other in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
Shaun Ferguson — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 2 h–4 h
- Nearest railway station
- Threlkeld Quarry · 3.3 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
About
Goosewell Farm Activities Centre is a other located in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Official information
Castlerigg Stone Circle is one of the most famous stone circles in Britain, located in a scenic hilltop setting with views of the Lake District. The site features a ring of 38 standing stones, believed to have been constructed around 4,500 years ago during the Neolithic period, and is thought to have been used for ceremonial purposes. Visitors can explore the circle and its historical significance, as well as enjoy the surrounding landscape.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Derwent and Tributaries SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Goosewell Farm Activities Centre is located in the Scottish Lowlands. This centre offers various outdoor activities and experiences, catering to families and groups seeking recreational engagement in a rural setting.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 54.6037, -3.0945
- District
- Cumberland
- Parish
- St John's Castlerigg and Wythburn
- Postcode
- CA12 4AJ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Penrith and Solway
- Nearest railway station
- Threlkeld Quarry — 3.3 km
- Opening
- Open any reasonable time during daylight hours
- Official site
- www.english-heritage.org.uk
Sources
- osm: node/13452590075 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Goosewell Farm Activities Centre?
- Goosewell Farm Activities Centre is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode CA12 4AJ), in the parish of St John's Castlerigg and Wythburn.
- What is Goosewell Farm Activities Centre?
- Goosewell Farm Activities Centre — a other in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Goosewell Farm Activities Centre?
- The nearest railway station is Threlkeld Quarry, about 3.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode CA12 4AJ.
- Is Goosewell Farm Activities Centre a protected site?
- Yes — Goosewell Farm Activities Centre is part of the River Derwent and Tributaries SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- How do I get to Goosewell Farm Activities Centre?
- The nearest railway station is Threlkeld Quarry, about 3.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CA12 4AJ.