Castles · North West England
Linstock, Cumbria
In or near Carlisle.
Linstock, Cumbria — a castle in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
Graham Robson — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- Carlisle · 3.9 km
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Linstock, Cumbria is a castle in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom, listed in the Wikipedia register of British heritage and tourism sites. See the linked Wikipedia article for full details.
Photo gallery
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Eden and Tributaries SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Linstock is a castle located in Cumbria, within the Scottish Lowlands. It is notable for its historical significance and architectural features typical of the region.
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- Coordinates
- 54.9170, -2.8940
- District
- Cumberland
- Parish
- Stanwix Rural
- Postcode
- CA6 4RT
- Parliamentary constituency
- Carlisle
- Nearest railway station
- Carlisle — 3.9 km
Sources
- wikipedia: Linstock, Cumbria (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby
Linstock Castle
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Drawdykes Castle
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Hadrians Park
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Hadrian's Wall and vallum between Birky Lane at Walby and the east side of the M6 in wall miles 62 and 63
Archaeological sites · 1.1 km
Hadrian's Wall between the M6 motorway and the property boundaries to the east of Houghton Road in wall mile 64
Archaeological sites · 1.2 km
Hadrian's Wall vallum between Drawdykes Castle and Whiteclosegate in wall mile 64
Archaeological sites · 1.2 km
Walls, gates and gate piers to Brunstock House
Holy wells · 1.2 km
Rickerby Hall Tower
Memorials & monuments · 1.8 km
Tower, north of Eden School
Memorials & monuments · 1.8 km
Altar and Sword
Archaeological sites · 2.0 km
Hadrian's Wall vallum between the boundaries north of the properties on Whiteclosegate and the field boundary west of Wall Knowe in wall miles 64 and 65
Archaeological sites · 2.1 km
Houghton, Cumbria
Museums · 2.1 km
Nearby
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Linstock Castle
Linstock Castle — a literary house museum in scotland lowlands.
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Drawdykes Castle
Drawdykes Castle — a literary house museum in scotland lowlands.
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Hadrian's Wall and vallum between Birky Lane at Walby and the east side of the M6 in wall miles 62 and 63
Hadrian's Wall and vallum between Birky Lane at Walby and the east side of the M6 in wall miles 62 and 63 — archaeological site in Stanwix Rural, Cumbria, England, UK.
📷 3Archaeological sites · North West England
Hadrian's Wall between the M6 motorway and the property boundaries to the east of Houghton Road in wall mile 64
Hadrian's Wall between the M6 motorway and the property boundaries to the east of Houghton Road in wall mile 64 — archaeological site in Stanwix Rural, Cumbria, England, UK.
📷 3Archaeological sites · North West England
Hadrian's Wall vallum between Drawdykes Castle and Whiteclosegate in wall mile 64
Hadrian's Wall vallum between Drawdykes Castle and Whiteclosegate in wall mile 64 — archaeological site in Stanwix Rural, Cumbria, England, UK.
Where to eat & stay near Linstock, Cumbria
Places to stay
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📷 7Hotels · North West England
Crown and Mitre Hotel
Crown and Mitre Hotel — a hotel in scotland lowlands.
📷 5Hotels · North West England
County Hotel
County Hotel — a hotel in scotland lowlands.
📷 5Hostels · North West England
Carlisle City Hostel
Carlisle City Hostel — a hostel in scotland lowlands.
Places to eat & drink
📷 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
The Andalusian in Scotland Lowlands, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · North West England
St Nicholas Arms Public House
St Nicholas Arms Public House in Scotland Lowlands, United Kingdom.
📷 4Historic pubs · North West England
The Griffin
The Griffin — Historic pub — listed building or notable heritage status.
📷 5Historic pubs · North West England
The Boardroom Public House
The Boardroom Public House in Scotland Lowlands, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · North West England
Milbourne Arms Public House
Milbourne Arms Public House in Scotland Lowlands, United Kingdom.
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Linstock, Cumbria?
- Linstock, Cumbria is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode CA6 4RT), in the parish of Stanwix Rural.
- What is Linstock, Cumbria?
- Linstock, Cumbria — a castle in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Linstock, Cumbria?
- The nearest railway station is Carlisle, about 3.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode CA6 4RT.
- Is Linstock, Cumbria a protected site?
- Yes — Linstock, Cumbria is part of the River Eden and Tributaries SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Does Linstock, Cumbria charge admission?
- Linstock, Cumbria typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Linstock, Cumbria?
- The nearest railway station is Carlisle, about 3.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CA6 4RT.