Visitors to Wigton can take a heritage trail that starts at the Market Hall in the centre of Wigton and details the interesting history of this quaint town, strategically located between the mountains and the sea. Even if you’re not interested in history, there is still plenty to see and do around Wigton. Holding true to its ancient market charter there is an indoor and outdoor market held every week in Wigton which features the best local produce and crafts around and is well worth a visit. There is a small, locally run pool which is open all year round and short drive will get you to Watchtree Nature Reserve or the Cumberland Bird of Prey Centre, both of which will keep the little ones entertained for a while.

Outside of the town, Hadrian’s Wall begins at Bowness-on-Solway, just north of Wigton, and you can find various forts, ruins and castles in differing states along this historic route. The town is flanked by mountain views from the nearby Lake District and the flat plains of the coastal estuary towards Scotland and visitors can enjoy scenic walks, cycle routes and diverse natural landscapes that host plenty of animal, bird and plant life. With Solway AONB just a short hop away, this rural retreat in Cumbria makes an ideal base for exploring the best northern Cumbria has to offer.