Museums · North West England
Wigton
In or near Westward.
Wigton — a museum in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Best time of year
- Year-round
- Nearest railway station
- Wigton · 0.8 km
- Paid entry
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Wigton is a museum in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom, listed in the Wikipedia register of British heritage and tourism sites. See the linked Wikipedia article for full details.
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Official information
The John Peel Theatre is a community-run venue in Wigton that hosts a variety of live performances. It features comfortable seating, a licensed bar, and a welcoming atmosphere, making it a popular spot for local entertainment.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Upper Solway Flats & Marshes SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Solway Coast
- Ramsar wetland: Upper Solway Flats & Marshes
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Wigton is a museum located in the Scottish Lowlands. It showcases local history and culture, providing insights into the region's heritage. The museum features various exhibits that reflect the area's historical significance.
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Background
History
Wigton lies on the River Wampool and Wiza Beck (beck being a dialect word meaning "brook" or "stream" – from the Old Norse bekkr). It is an ancient settlement and evolved from a pre-medieval street plan, which can still be traced today. The Romans had a cavalry station, Maglona, known locally as Old Carlisle, just to the south of the town with a large vicus (civilian settlement) associated with it. The fort was approximately half-way between Carlisle and the Roman settlement of Derventio (now known as Papcastle), linked by the Roman road that is now the A595. From this location they could react to incursions from north of Hadrian's Wall, using the Roman road to sally east or west before…
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- Coordinates
- 54.8230, -3.1590
- District
- Cumberland
- Parish
- Wigton
- Postcode
- CA7 9PG
- Parliamentary constituency
- Penrith and Solway
- Phone
- 01697 424624
- Nearest railway station
- Wigton — 0.8 km
- Official site
- www.wigtontheatre.org
Sources
- wikipedia: Wigton (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Wigton?
- Wigton is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode CA7 9PG), in the parish of Wigton.
- What is Wigton?
- Wigton — a museum in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Wigton?
- The nearest railway station is Wigton, about 0.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode CA7 9PG.
- Is Wigton a protected site?
- Yes — Wigton is part of the Upper Solway Flats & Marshes SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Solway Coast National Landscape (AONB).
- How do I get to Wigton?
- The nearest railway station is Wigton, about 0.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CA7 9PG.