Villages · North West England
Stanwix
In or near Carlisle.
Stanwix — a village in scotland lowlands.
Adrian Taylor — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Carlisle · 1.8 km
About
A British village — settlements of this size traditionally cluster a green, parish church, pub and post office around historic land routes.
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
Stanwix is a village located in the Scottish Lowlands. This area is characterised by its rural landscape and historical significance. It offers a glimpse into traditional village life in Scotland, with local amenities and a community atmosphere. Visitors can explore the surrounding countryside, which is typical of the Lowlands, featuring rolling hills and scenic views.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 54.9057, -2.9413
- District
- Cumberland
- Parish
- Cumberland, unparished area
- Postcode
- CA3 9JD
- Parliamentary constituency
- Carlisle
- Nearest railway station
- Carlisle — 1.8 km
Sources
- manual: geonames-2637032 (CC BY 4.0)
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Rickerby Squirrel
Rickerby Squirrel — a public art in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Archaeological sites · North West England
Hadrian's Wall and vallum between the field boundary west of Wall Knowe and Scotland Road including the Roman fort at Stanwix in wall mile 65
Hadrian's Wall and vallum between the field boundary west of Wall Knowe and Scotland Road including the Roman fort at Stanwix in wall mile 65 — archaeological site in Carlisle, Cumbria, England, UK.
📷 3Public art & sculpture · North West England
Rickerby Owl- Flight
Rickerby Owl- Flight — a public art in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Historic houses · North West England
1940S Horse Jump
1940S Horse Jump — a historic house in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
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Eden Bridge
Eden Bridge is a historic bridge in the United Kingdom.
Where to eat & stay near Stanwix
Places to stay
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📷 5Hostels · North West England
Carlisle City Hostel
Carlisle City Hostel — a hostel in scotland lowlands.
📷 7Hotels · North West England
Crown and Mitre Hotel
Crown and Mitre Hotel — a hotel in scotland lowlands.
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County Hotel
County Hotel — a hotel in scotland lowlands.
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📷 5Campsites · North West England
Green Meadows Country Park
Green Meadows Country Park — a campsite in scotland lowlands.
Places to eat & drink
📷 5Historic pubs · North West England
The Boardroom Public House
The Boardroom Public House in Scotland Lowlands, United Kingdom.
📷 7Restaurants · North West England
The Old Bank Gastro House
The Old Bank Gastro House — a restaurant in scotland lowlands.
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The Andalusian
The Andalusian in Scotland Lowlands, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · North West England
Milbourne Arms Public House
Milbourne 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.
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St Nicholas Arms Public House
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📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is Stanwix?
- Stanwix is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode CA3 9JD), in the parish of Cumberland, unparished area.
- What is Stanwix?
- Stanwix — a village in scotland lowlands.
- How do I get to Stanwix?
- The nearest railway station is Carlisle, about 1.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode CA3 9JD.
- Is Stanwix a protected site?
- Yes — Stanwix is part of the River Eden and Tributaries SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- How do I get to Stanwix?
- The nearest railway station is Carlisle, about 1.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CA3 9JD.