English Heritage sites near Dacre Parish
PENRITH CASTLE
3 miles from Dacre Parish
Penrith Castle was begun at the end of the 14th century by Ralph Neville, who played a key role in defending this area against the Scots.
MAYBURGH HENGE
3 miles from Dacre Parish
A large and impressive Neolithic henge, much better preserved than neighbouring King Arthur's Round Table.
KING ARTHUR'S ROUND TABLE
4 miles from Dacre Parish
A Neolithic earthwork henge, dating from c. 2000 BC, but much later believed to be King Arthur's jousting arena. Mayburgh Henge is adjacent.
CLIFTON HALL
4 miles from Dacre Parish
This 15th-century tower, sole surviving part of the manor house of the Wybergh family, was plundered by Jacobites in 1745 before the Battle of Clifton Moor, the last battle fought on English soil.
BROUGHAM CASTLE
4 miles from Dacre Parish
In a picturesque setting beside the crossing of the River Eamont, Brougham Castle was founded in the early 13th century.
COUNTESS PILLAR, BROUGHAM
5 miles from Dacre Parish
A monument erected in 1656 by Lady Anne Clifford of nearby Brougham Castle, to commemorate her final parting here from her mother.
Churches in Dacre Parish
St Andrew's, Dacre
Dacre
Penrith
http://Dacrechurch.com
Dacre Church would like to offer you a very warm welcome to our beautiful Norman church. We have a service every Sunday morning, usually at 9.30 am and we maintain a number of traditional forms of service.
The Revd Cathy Helm, Priest in Charge of St Andrew's Dacre with specific oversight of Matterdale and Watermillock, can be contacted through
Tel. 07907 404686
Dacre, in the Diocese of Carlisle, nestles among the hills of the Lake District National Park, only five miles from the M6 and close to Penrith. Mentioned by Bede in his Ecclesiastical History of 698 AD, St Andrew's is an historic church with a loyal and friendly congregation which serves four villages. The parish is in one of the most picturesque locations in Cumbria, stretching from the outskirts of the market town of Penrith in the east, to the shores of Lake Ullswater at Dacre.
Pubs in Dacre Parish
Brantwood Country House Hotel
Brantwood Country House Hotel, Stainton
Clickham Inn
A large Victorian pub situated at a crossroads on the B5288 between Penrith and Greystoke. Currently 2 handpumps with Loweswater Gold as one regular. Fully refurbished in 2016 the pub has a games area and eating area separated by a large co...
Horse & Farrier
, Eden, Dacre, CA11 0HL
(017684) 86022
horseandfarrierdacre.com
Kings Arms Inn
Edge of village local, dating back to 1721. Spacious bar with separate dining area. Original wooden beams adorned with horse brasses. Home cooked meals using local produce.
There is no dedicated disabled loo but one of the ladies' ones is...