Discover Wigton: culture, park and Millenium Walk

Wigton lies on the Solway Plain between the Lake District and the Solway Coast. Highlights of a trip to Wigton include Georgian architecture, a fountain with decorative panels, weekly markets and a walking trail with views of Wigton. Wigton Park lies to the west of the town. When looking for a hotel in Wigton, you can decide whether to focus your stay on heritage, outdoor activities or a mix of both.

Culture and history

St Mary's Parish Church is a Georgian building dating from 1788. The Moore Memorial Fountain dates from 1872–1873 and was designed by J. T. Knowles; its panels are by Thomas Woolner. They depict the Works of Mercy. The fountain’s design and subject matter are thus closely linked. The Banks Family Mausoleum is a striking landmark in Wigton Cemetery and an important part of Wigton’s heritage.

The buildings offer different historical and artistic points of interest: the church is notable for its Georgian design and the year 1788. The fountain combines its date of construction, 1872–1873, with the design by J. T. Knowles and its panels and their depictions. The mausoleum, in turn, is a landmark in the cemetery and part of the local heritage.

Wigton holds weekly indoor and outdoor markets. If visiting a market is part of your travel plans, check the market days for your dates.

Walking trail and recreation area

The Millenium Walk offers views of Wigton and an information board about the area’s history. It passes through natural woodland along Speet Gill and then through pine trees. Allow about half an hour for the walk. Along the route, views of the town are combined with information about the area’s history.

The leisure options are distinct: the Millenium Walk is a defined-length walk with views and information about the area; Wigton Park is a recreation area with a playground and junior football pitches. This gives you a choice between a walk and spending time in a park in Wigton.

Wigton Park lies to the west of the town and was established in 1923. The recreation area has a playground with modern equipment for children of all ages, as well as three junior football pitches. If you are interested in bowling, you could consider joining: Wigton Park Bowling Club welcomes new members of all ages.

Getting there and finding your way

For those arriving by car, the A596 is a useful route reference; for rail travel, Wigton station, centrally located on the Cumbrian Coast Line, is a useful landmark.

Wigton’s public toilets are in the Market Hall between the Water Street Car Park and the High Street. These two named landmarks help you locate them in the town during your stay.

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