The Crown Hotel is situated in the picturesque and peaceful village of Wetheral and is close to the historic city of Carlisle and Hadrians Wall. The hotel can be easily reached by road as it is only two miles from either junction 42 or 43 of the M6 motorway. For guests travelling by rail the local railway station is just a short stroll from the hotel.

Wetheral Village

The Hotel is located in a quiet lane close to the centre of the delightful village of Wetheral.
The area's history can be traced back to before the arrival of the Romans. Three caves cut into the rock above the nearby river Eden are reputed to have been used by Constantine as a hermitage. Hence the name of Wetheral's church - 'Holy Trinity and St. Constantine' - the only Church in England to bear this name.
Inscriptions cut into the riverside rock face indicate that the 20th Roman Legion may well have been stationed nearby. It is thought that stone to build parts of Hadrian's Wall were dug from the river cliffs.
The 1830's brought the railway age to Wetheral, the renowned river Eden viaduct is a major feature of the local scenery. The line is still in use and Wetheral Station is a convenient distance from the Hotel.
Today, the village is a visual treat with many homes built from locally quarried stone. Visitors can combine a stroll around the village with walks along nearby woodland and riverside paths.

Transport

Rail
The Crown Hotel is only a couple of minutes walk from Wetheral train station, which is on the Main Carlisle - Newcastle Line. Transport from Carlisle Station can be arranged with prior notification.
Bus
The Hotel is situated just around the corner from the local bus route which runs on an hourly basis to and from Carlisle.
Ask at reception for the exact times.
Air
Transport from Newcastle Airport can be arranged.
Prices on request.

Sister Hotel

Visiting Wales or Chester - stay at our sister hotel, The Beaufort Park Hotel in Mold, near Chester

Friends and suppliers to the Crown

Pioneer Foods

Bells the fish mongers

Out of Eden

Ian McMean (artist, with paintings on show in the hotel)

Gates Dale Beer

Waverley Wine Merchants

Alans Hair Salon

Crown Hotel
Wetheral, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA4 8ES (UK)
Tel 01228 561888 · Fax 01228 561637 · Email info@crownhotelwetheral.co.uk

From the M6 Travelling North
Leave M6 at Junction 42. At the roundabout at the top of the slip road, take the third exit, the B6263, signed Wetheral.
Stay on this road for about two miles, passing through Cumwhinton, until you reach Wetheral.
Just after the village green, turn right by the general store. Take the next left turn into the hotel car park
From the M6 Travelling South
Leave M6 at Junction 43. At the roundabout at the top of the slip road, take the A69 towards Brampton and Newcastle.
After about three quarters of a mile, turn right onto the B6263 to Wetheral. Once in the village, turn left at the village store, before the village green. Take next left into the hotel car park.

Things to see and do

If you have a whole day to explore, why not:
* Visit Hadrian's Wall and 'Vindolanda' occupied from the late 1st century AD. The site contains both a Roman Army fort and the remains of a town. Famous for it's quantities of writings on wood tablets consisting of letters from Army officers from AD90 to 125.
* Plan an activity day; there's golfing, pony trekking, cycling, indoor go-karting, guided walks and tours, or take a ride on the famous Settle to Carlisle line or the Tyne Valley Line.

Just half a day to fill? There's plenty to do in the area:
* Take a stroll around Talkin Tarn Country Park, a 65 acre lake set amid beautiful woodland and farmland.
* Have a flutter at Carlisle Races - where's there's racing every month of the year.
* Discover the City of Carlisle - full of things to do including the Lanes Shopping Centre.

A few hours to spare:
* Take a leisurely walk around the village or do a spot of fishing by the River Eden.
* Visit the Augustinian priory gatehouse and Joseph Nollekin's statue in the church.
* Relax with a pint and a sandwich in the friendly Walton's Bar downstairs in the hotel.

Discount Admission Prices

The following attractions are available at a discount for Crown residents - please ask at reception for the vouchers.

Hardrians Wall Country Sites 2 FOR 1 ENTRY
Mabie Farm Park Dumfries 10% OFF
Maryport Aquarium 10% OFF
Eden Ostrich World 10% OFF
AMF Bowling 2 GAMES FOR £6.00
(not valid on Friday evenings and all day Saturday)

For further information on these and other local attractions, please contact reception.

Wedding Links

Transport
Silver Lady Wedding Car Hire
Johnny Tranter Vintage Lagondas

Photography
Rachel Notman
Naomi House
Julie Winspear

Video
Fluid Productions

Wedding dresses and suit hire
Capricorn
Greenwoods

Wedding Stationery
L'Invitaion

Jewellery
J&K Harris