Introduction

The Crown Hotel is located just five miles away from the centre of Carlisle, only two miles from either Junction 42 or 43 of the M6 motorway. Ideally located for guests travelling from all points of the country.

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Directions

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.

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.

Things to See and Do

If you have a whole day to explore, why not:

* Discover Appleby Castle, set in 27 acres of riverside grounds over looking Westmorland.

* 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.

* Take a trip to Gretna Green, historic and romantic setting for couples from around the country.

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

Local Links

Rookin House

Hadrian's Wall

Tourist info

Tullie House

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Cumberland Building Society

Virgin Trains

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