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Silloth-on-Solway ~ A Centre for All Seasons ~ |
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Nestling on the
shores of the Solway Firth, facing the hills of Southern Galloway and backed
by the Lake District Fells. Silloth, the popular seaside resort in
Cumbria’s Western Lakes and Coast, is noted for its invigorating but mild
climate; its leisurely peaceful atmosphere and perhaps, most of all, its
glorious sea views and sunsets, fine enough to be recorded for posterity by
Turner, the famous landscape artist.
For more information on where to stay, where to eat, forthcoming events etc contact our Tourist Information Centre at the Solway Coast Discovery Centre, Liddell Street, Silloth. The friendly staff will be only too happy to send you an information pack or answer any queries you might have. Tel:- 016973 31944. Email:- sillothtic@allerdale.gov.uk |
With
a population of almost 3000 people, the town was inspired by Carlisle
businessmen as a railhead and port in the 1850’s. The imaginative
planning is to be seen in its wide elegant tree lined streets, spacious sea
front green and magnificent promenade stretching towards Skinburness.
Thousands of servicemen came to know it in World War II through the building
nearby of a major aerodrome which now holds industrial firms. It
retains a busy and interesting little dock.
There
are good facilities for visitors including a number of hotels, guest houses
and holiday parks providing varied accommodation as well as cafes, clubs and
other entertainment catering for different tastes. Christ Church
overlooking the Green is a feature of the townscape and one of several
different denominational places of worship.