Wetheral Priory Gatehouse

Wetheral Priory Gatehouse
Exterior view of the Benedictine priory gatehouse. (c) English Heritage Photo Library

Well-preserved 15th-century gatehouse, the sole survivor of a small Benedictine priory. A miniature 'pele-tower' containing two storeys of comfortable rooms, it later became a fortified vicarage, a defence against border raiders.

Opening Times:

April 2009 to March 2010Opening TimesOpening Days
1 Apr-30 Sep 10am-6pm Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, & Sun.
1 Oct-31 Mar 10am-4pm Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, & Sun.
24-26 Dec and 1 Jan Closed

How much does it cost?

Adult:
Free
Children:
Free
Concession:
Free
English Heritage Members:

How do I get there?

Address:
Cumbria
Road Access:
Nr Wetheral village; 6 miles E of Carlisle, on B6263
Train Access:
Wetheral 1⁄2 mile
Bus Access:
Stagecoach in Cumbria 74/5 Carlisle-Wetheral
Map Location:

What facilities are available?

Facilities Available:
Dogs allowed on leads