The little village of Frizington, just four miles from busy Whitehaven, is handily placed for those finishing (or setting out on) the C2C cycle route or coast to coast walk (the Stork Hotel at the edge of the village even ferries walkers to and from the route). It is also close to Ennerdale Water, the most westerly of the Lakes. Frizington is in farming country, although in the 19th century this was a district with iron and coal mining aplenty. But mining became uneconomic and ended around the turn of the century. The boom times, though, saw the building of the village church, a red sandstone structure typical of the late Victorian period (it was built in 1867), with an impressive stained glass window depicting the life of Christ. The village has the modern attraction of Rowrah carting track to its east, and to the west Whitehaven, scene of John Paul Jones’s raid in 1778, although whether this was a daring military escapade by the revolutionary war hero, or a drunken night for 30 crew-members at a tavern descending into violence and vandalism is debated by historians.
Doctor
Flatt Walks Health Centre
Griffin Close Medical Centre
Pub and Bar
Hound Inn
Stork Hotel
Sun Inn
The Griffin
Restaurant
Shops
Pauls Food & Wine Frizington
Rowrah Stores
E Gilchrist Butchers
Parker Butchers
Cumbrian Rider Saddlery
Cumbrian Rider
Activities
Honister '92(Cycling)
Places to Stay near Frizington
Inglewood Guest House (0.71 miles)
Rowrah Hall (1.48 miles)
Ennerdale Country House Htl (2.43 miles)
The luxury of this hotel makes it an ideal base both for families and those seeking an enjoyable romantic weekend Whether you are visiting the area on business or pleasure you ... More
Premier Inn Whitehaven (3.62 miles)
Littlebeck Warren (3.72 miles)
Manor House Hotel (5.17 miles)
The Manor House Hotel is situated in the heart of the beautiful seaside village St. Bees. Our location is ideal for walking (the start of the Coast to Coast walk ... More
Ellerbeck Manor (5.53 miles)
Cumberland Lodge (5.54 miles)
Hunday Manor Country House Hotel (5.55 miles)
Delightfully situated and enjoying distant views of the Solway Firth. A large garden to relax in. This charming hotel has comfortable rooms that are well-furnished. Some of the spacious rooms have been ... More
White Mare (6.64 miles)
Accommodation is available 7 days a week, while the ... More | visit website
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