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Burgh-by-Sands, Cumbria

Travel Information and nearby accommodation

Famous as the place where Edward I was brought after his death in 1297. Edward was on his way north to fight the Scots under Robert the Bruce when he died, and the king's body was brought to lie in state in the fortified church of Burgh-by-Sands. The course of Hadrian's Wall runs right through the village.
Burgh-by-Sands, Cumbria, England

About Burgh-by-Sands
Attraction Type: Town
Location: On a minor road 3 miles west of Carlisle
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Nearest Attractions Carlisle Castle - 4.6 miles (Castle) Tullie House Museum - 4.8 miles (Museum) Carlisle Cathedral - 4.9 miles (Cathedral) Carlisle Guildhall Museum - 5 miles (Museum) Wetheral Priory - 9.2 miles (Abbey) The Howk Waterfall - 12.1 miles (Countryside) Carlyle's Birthplace - 12.6 miles (Historic Property) Lanercost Priory - 14.4 miles (Abbey)

Nearest Towns and Villages Carlisle - 5.5 miles away Bowness - 6.8 miles away Caldbeck - 12 miles away Bewcastle - 17.6 miles away Kirkoswald - 18 miles away Great Salkeld - 19.5 miles away Cockermouth - 21.4 miles away Penrith - 21.6 miles away

Nearest Accommodation to Burgh-by-Sands

Nearest Self Catering Cottages

Meadow View - 11.5 miles from Burgh-by-Sands Hethersgill, Cumbria Sleeps: 8 Stay from: £340

Brook Cottage - 11.5 miles from Burgh-by-Sands Hethersgill, Cumbria Sleeps: 4 Stay from: £180

Burn Cottage - 11.5 miles from Burgh-by-Sands Hethersgill, Cumbria Sleeps: 5 Stay from: £280

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Nearest Hotels

Nightowl Carlisle Ltd (Nt Services) - 4.1 miles from Burgh-by-Sands Carlisle, Cumbria Stay from: £27.00

Premier Inn Carlisle M6, Junction 44 - 4.1 miles from Burgh-by-Sands Carlisle, Cumbria Stay from: £28.50

Crown Hotel, Wetheral - 4.5 miles from Burgh-by-Sands Wetheral, Cumbria Stay from: £55.00

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Nearest Bed and Breakfasts

No 1 Guest House - 4.5 miles from Burgh-by-Sands Carlisle, Cumbria From: £35.00

No 1 Guest House - 4.6 miles from Burgh-by-Sands Carlisle, Cumbria From: £30.00

Surrone House - 5 miles from Burgh-by-Sands Gretna, Dumfries and Galloway From: £100.00

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Carlisle
Tourist Information Centre
Old Town Hall
Green Market
Carlisle
Cumbria
England
CA3 8JE
Tel: 01228 625 600
Fax: 01228 625 604
Email: tourism@carlisle-city.gov.uk
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