English Heritage sites near St. Bees Parish
RAVENGLASS ROMAN BATH HOUSE
13 miles from St. Bees 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
17 miles from St. Bees 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
21 miles from St. Bees 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
26 miles from St. Bees 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
29 miles from St. Bees 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
30 miles from St. Bees 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 St. Bees Parish
Priory Church of St Mary & St Bega
St Bees
Whitehaven
(01946) 822279
http://www.stbeespriory.org.uk
The Priory Church of St Mary and St Bega, so-called because of its links with St Mary's of York and the legendary Irish Princess St Bega, was founded almost 1,000 years ago. Much of the original building still stands and is seen from every approach to the village.
There is a wealth of history associated with the Priory and there is no way I can do the slightest justice to this nor to the church itself in the space allowed here. I would therefore recommend the reader look at the two related web sites - http://www.stbees.org.uk (under Churches, History and Publications) and the church's own web site, http://www.stbeespriory.org.uk
The church is well worth a visit if you are visiting the Lake District, and there are a number of panels describing the history of the village, church and St Bees School, all of which are inter-linked. There are also displays about St Bees Man, discovered in 1981. These displays have been prepared by the local History Group and funded by the Heritage Lottery Fund. Members of the History Group can arrange a short lecture, tours and refreshments to visiting groups by arrangement. See http://www.stbees.org.uk/history_talks.htm. Also at the Priory is Josefina de Vasconcellos Sleeping Child Garden
Pubs in St. Bees Parish
Albert Hotel
1 Finkle St, St Bees, CA27 0BN
(01946) 822345
alberthotel-stbees.co.uk/index.htm
Fairladies Barn Guest House
Fairladies Barn Guest House, St Bees
Fleatham House
Fleatham House, St Bees
Manor
Extensively remodelled with a name change, in 2014, to make better use of a lovely, grade I listed, 17th century building. Featuring a large sports bar and 40-seater restaurant it is popular with tourists and locals alike - great reputation...
Oddfellows Arms
Two roomed pub offering a warm welcome from the landlady. Steak nights on a Thursday are very popular. Food Sunday lunchtime and Thurday evening only. Dog friendly. Strong links with community, monthly folk singing and local organisations,...
Queens Hotel
Main Street, St Bees, CA27 0DE
(01946) 822287
marstonspubs.co.uk/queenshotelcumbria/
Seacote Hotel
The Beach, St Bees, CA27 0ES
(01946) 822300
seacote.com/hotel/
St Bees Hotel
St Bees Hotel, St Bees
St. Bees Golf Club
St. Bees Golf Club, St Bees