English Heritage sites near Beckermet Parish
RAVENGLASS ROMAN BATH HOUSE
8 miles from Beckermet Parish
The remains of the bath house of Ravenglass Roman fort, established in AD 130, are among the tallest Roman structures surviving in northern Britain: the walls stand almost 4 metres (13 feet) high.
HARDKNOTT ROMAN FORT
13 miles from Beckermet Parish
This remote and dramatically-sited fort was founded under Hadrian's rule in the 2nd century.Well-marked remains include the headquarters building, commandant's house and bath house.
CASTLERIGG STONE CIRCLE
20 miles from Beckermet Parish
Castlerigg is perhaps the most atmospheric and dramatically sited of all British stone circles, with panoramic views and the mountains of Helvellyn and High Seat as a backdrop.
AMBLESIDE ROMAN FORT
22 miles from Beckermet Parish
The well-marked remains of a 2nd-century fort with large granaries, probably built under Hadrian's rule to guard the Roman road from Brougham to Ravenglass and act as a supply base.
STOTT PARK BOBBIN MILL
25 miles from Beckermet Parish
In the Lake District in Cumbria, this extensive working mill was begun in 1835 to produce the wooden bobbins vital to the Lancashire spinning and weaving industries.
FURNESS ABBEY
25 miles from Beckermet Parish
The remains of an abbey founded by Stephen, later King of England, including much of the east end and west tower of the church, ornately decorated chapter house and cloister buildings.
Churches in Beckermet Parish
Mission Church
St Bridget
The parish of St Bridget's Calderbridge, with Ponsonby and Low Church has adopted the Carlisle Diocesan Safeguarding Policy in line with the National Church of England Policy and the PCC and the APCM receive regular reports on safeguarding from our Parish Safeguarding Officer.
If you have any concerns please contact the Parish Safeguarding Officer, Mrs S Millard 01946 725365 or the Diocesan Advisor, Charles Proctor, on 07458 016884 [email protected].
If you believe a child to be at immediate risk you must contact Cumbria Children's Services 0333 240 1727 or the Police.
Urgent concerns about vulnerable adults should be referred to your local District Adult Social Care Office 0300 303 2704 or, out of normal office hours, the Emergency Duty Team 01228 526690, or the Police.
The congregation of St Bridget always extends a warm and friendly welcome to visitors and newcomers to their regular services.
Sunday Services are currently taking place in the Village Hall situated next door to the church, this is because the church roof is in need of urgent repairs.
The parish of Calderbridge also has two other places of worship, Ponsonby Church and Low Church. During the summer months worship takes place in Ponsonby on the second Sunday of the month. Low Church has three services of evening prayer each year, in May, July and September. These two churches are well worth a visit not only for their historical interest but they also provide a quiet place for prayer and reflection.
St John
The Parish of St John, Beckermet has adopted the Carlisle Diocesan Safeguarding Policy which follows the national Church of England Policy and the PCC and APCM receive regular reports on safeguarding from our Parish Safeguarding Advisor.
If you have any concerns, please contact the Parish Safeguarding Officer; Mr David Southward 01946 841476 or the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor, Charles Proctor, on 07458 016884 [email protected].
If you believe a child to be at immediate risk you must contact Cumbria Children's Services 0333 240 1727 or the Police.
Urgent concerns about vulnerable adults should be referred to your local District Adult Social Care Office, 0300 303 2704 or, out of normal office hours, the Emergency Duty team 01228 526690, or the Police.
The gathered congregation at St John's extend a warm welcome to visitors to the church. The church is open on a daily basis so visitors can come into church and find a quiet space for prayer and reflection; or come to look around the beautiful building set on a site which has had a church presence since 1262.
Pubs in Beckermet Parish
Royal Oak
Typical Cumbrian village pub, comprising a small front lounge, cosy inner snug and bar, with roaring fire when it's cold, and a spacious restaurant. No longer a managed, tied house, it is now under new, hands-on ownership. Beer is usually f...
Thornhill Social Club
Thornhill Social Club, Thornhill
White Mare
A reopened and refurbished country house hotel and restaurant. Saloon bar for pub games, lounge bar for meals and dogs, restaurant for more formal dining and weddings. Food locally sourced and mainly homemade. Increasingly popular with Coas...