English Heritage sites near Levens Parish

Stott Park Bobbin Mill

STOTT PARK BOBBIN MILL

6 miles from Levens 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.

Warton Old Rectory

WARTON OLD RECTORY

8 miles from Levens Parish

A rare survival of a large 14th-century stone house with great hall and chambers. It served as a residence and courthouse for the wealthy and powerful rectors of Warton.

Ambleside Roman Fort

AMBLESIDE ROMAN FORT

13 miles from Levens 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.

Bow Bridge

BOW BRIDGE

17 miles from Levens Parish

This narrow 15th-century stone bridge across Mill Beck carried an old packhorse route to nearby Furness Abbey.

Furness Abbey

FURNESS ABBEY

18 miles from Levens 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.

Hardknott Roman Fort

HARDKNOTT ROMAN FORT

19 miles from Levens 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.


Churches in Levens Parish

St John's, Levens

Church Road Levens Kendal
01539561448
http://www.levens.org.uk/community/ctil/stjohn's

The Parish Church of Levens is built on an elevated site with views across the Kent Estuary and towards the Lakeland hills.  As people drive along the A590 and notice the church building we pray that they will be reminded of God's presence in the world.

Who we are
We are a community of people drawn together by God’s love in Jesus Christ. Together we seek to offer our lives to God in worship and in service. We try to share with one another the love that we receive from God, and we try to share God’s love with all who are our “neighbours”


Pubs in Levens Parish

Gilpin Bridge Inn

Levens, LA8 8EP
(015395) 52206
gilpinbridgeinn.co.uk/

Large pub noted for food with a function room available.
Hare & Hounds Inn

Church Road, Levens, LA8 8PN
(015395) 60004
hareandhoundslevens.co.uk/

Cosy village inn that is going from strength to strength! This community local has great attention to detail and does everything well: good beer, tasy food, quality accommodation. Full menu available all day including the best pizzas in the...
Heaves Hotel

Heaves, Heaves, LA8 8EF

Heaves Hotel, Heaves
Lawrence House

Levens, LA8 8EG

Lawrence House, Levens
Levens Hall

Levens, LA8 0PD

Levens Hall, Levens
Strickland Arms

Sizergh, LA8 8DZ
(015395) 61010
thestricklandarms.com

A fine-looking building set in a quiet location on the approach to Sizergh Castle. There are wooden and flagstoned floors in the large bar and dining area, with a further dining area upstairs. Three guest beers are all from the ever-increas...