English Heritage sites near Lamplugh Parish
CASTLERIGG STONE CIRCLE
14 miles from Lamplugh 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.
HARDKNOTT ROMAN FORT
14 miles from Lamplugh 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.
RAVENGLASS ROMAN BATH HOUSE
14 miles from Lamplugh 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.
AMBLESIDE ROMAN FORT
21 miles from Lamplugh 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
27 miles from Lamplugh 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.
PENRITH CASTLE
28 miles from Lamplugh 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.
Churches in Lamplugh Parish
Kirkland Mission Church
Kelton Croft
Kirkland
Frizington
01946 861310
The Mission Church is set in the middle of the village of Kirkland, about 1 mile from the A5086 Cockermouth to Egremont road near the village of Rowrah.
The sanctuary can be screened off to provide a small hall for community activities during the week. There are kitchen and (disabled access) toilet facilities plus a side room for meetings and children's activities. We are available for hire for children's birthday parties and other social events when there is no regular booking.
The monthly pattern of worship is as follows:
1st Sunday: 11.00 am Cafe Church (Occasionally All Age Worship)
2nd Sunday: 11.00 am Holy Communion (Common Worship)
3rd Sunday: 11.00 am Service of the Word (Methodist)
4th Sunday: 11.00 am Informal Holy Communion
(On the 1st and 3rd Sunday in the month 9 a.m. Holy Communion is at St Mary's Ennerdale; On 2nd and 4th Sundays 9 a.m. Holy Communion is at St Michael's Lamplugh. If there is a 5th Sunday in the month, a Methodist communion service (but using Anglican wine) is held at one of the churches at 10.30 a.m.)
On the first Tuesday afternoon of every month (except June) there is an
informal get together between 2 and 4 p.m. Drop in anytime for a cuppa,
a cake and a chat. If you are feeling active, you may find someone to
play pool or table tennis with you!
During the week various groups such as Mother and Toddler, Yoga and Karate hire the hall. If you are interested, contact us and we will put you n touch with the relevant organiser.
In the summer of 2021 we received our Eco Church Bronze award
The church is part of Lamplugh, Kirkland and Ennerdale Local Ecumenical Partnership, for details see https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/12456/benefice/
St Michael
Lamplugh
Workington
01946 861310
Grade II* listed building. It is open for visitors every day during the hours of daylight. It has a lovely lych gate entrance and many interesting stained glass windows. The church makes an excellent setting for weddings.
A service of Holy Communion (Common Worship) is held at 9 a.m. on the 2nd and 4th Sundays of the month.
(On the 1st and 3rd Sundays in the month 9 a.m. Holy Communion is at St Mary's Ennerdale; 1st - 4th Sundays there is a service of some kind at Kirkland Mission Church at 11 a.m. If thre is a 5th Sunday in the month, a Methodist communion service (but using Anglican wine) is held at one of the churches at 11 a.m.)
The church is part of Lamplugh, Kirkland and Ennerdale Local Ecumenical Partnership, for details see https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/12456/benefice/
Pubs in Lamplugh Parish
Countryman
Large pub set back from main road. Recently re-opened after a long time closed More of a diners pub than a drinkers
Ennerdale Brewery Tap
Chapel Row, Rowrah, CA26 3XS
(01946) 862977
ennerdalebrewery.co.uk