English Heritage sites near Nicholforest Parish
HARE HILL - HADRIAN'S WALL
10 miles from Nicholforest Parish
A short length of Wall, still standing 2.7 metres (8.8 feet) high.
LANERCOST PRIORY
11 miles from Nicholforest Parish
The beautiful and now tranquil setting of Augustinian Lanercost Priory belies an often troubled history.
BANKS EAST TURRET - HADRIAN'S WALL
11 miles from Nicholforest Parish
Imposing and well-preserved turret with adjoining stretches of Hadrian's Wall.
PIKE HILL SIGNAL TOWER - HADRIAN'S WALL
11 miles from Nicholforest Parish
The remains of one of a network of signal towers predating Hadrian's Wall, Pike Hill was later joined to the Wall at an angle of 45 degrees.
LEAHILL TURRET AND PIPER SIKE TURRET - HADRIAN'S WALL
11 miles from Nicholforest Parish
Turrets west of Birdoswald: Piper Sike has a cooking-hearth.
BIRDOSWALD ROMAN FORT - HADRIAN'S WALL
12 miles from Nicholforest Parish
Birdoswald Roman Fort is the perfect place to stop off on a family day out or if you're walking or cycling along Hadrian's Wall in Cumbria. Extensive remains of the Roman Fort can be explored.
Churches in Nicholforest Parish
St Nicholas
Pubs in Nicholforest Parish
Becky's Pop-up Bar
Small bar situated in Nicholforest Village Hall. Open for only 2 evenings each week. Bubbly Becky providing a good service for thirsty locals. Available for other functions.
Pentonbridge Inn
A warm welcome is found at this most northerly real ale pub in Cumbria. Accommodation is available and used by fishermen coming to try their luck in the nearby Border Esk, famed for its game fishing. Two handpumps dispense a range of ales f...