Gilsland
Places to stay in Gilsland, Cumbria
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Gilsland is a small village in Cumbria on the line of Hadrian's Wall. The settlement sits in the valley of the River Irthing, where the wall crosses from the Pennines towards the Solway Firth. The village has long served as a stopping point for visitors to the wall and the surrounding landscape.
Where to stay in Gilsland(1)
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The Samson Inn is a hotel in the village offering overnight accommodation.
Bush Nook
Upper Denton, Brampton
Dacre House, Gilsland
Gilsland, Bampton
The Hollies on the Wall
Irthing Park, Brampton
The Samson Inn
The Samson Inn, Gilsland
The Greenhead Hotel
Station Road, Greenhead
Blenkinsopp Castle Inn
Blenkinsopp Castle Inn, Greenhead
Kellah Farm B&B
Kellah Farm, Haltwhistle
The Snug at Corry Cottage
Corry Cottage Redpath, Haltwhistle
Things to Do in Gilsland
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Birdoswald Roman Fort lies near Gilsland and preserves remains of the fort that once stood on Hadrian's Wall, with a café on site.
Where to Eat in Gilsland(3)
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House Of Meg Tea Rooms serves tea and light meals. Birdoswald Roman Fort and Cafe is also open to visitors and offers refreshment alongside the archaeological site.
Attractions Near Gilsland
All attractions in Gilsland →Worth the trip — within 50 miles of Gilsland.
6 mi
Haltwhistle Swimming and Leisure Centre
Haltwhistle · ⭐ 4.6
6 mi
Talkin Tarn Country Park
Brampton · ⭐ 4.6
7 mi
Hadrians Wall and Fort
Hexham · ⭐ 4.8
9 mi
Solway Aviation Museum
Carlisle · ⭐ 4.8
10 mi
Vindolanda
Hexham · ⭐ 4.8
11 mi
Housesteads Roman Fort
Hexham · ⭐ 4.6
12 mi
Pumpkin Picking at Walby Farm Park
Carlisle · ⭐ 4.6
13 mi
Falconry Days
Hexham · ⭐ 4.9
Camping in Gilsland
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Clarks Hill Farm Certificated Location
⭐ 4.6
Camping at Banks
⭐ 4.9
Hadrian's Wall Country Yurts
⭐ 4.8 · from £387/night
Haltwhistle Camping and Caravanning Club Site
⭐ 4.7 · from £11/night
Herding Hill Farm Caravan and Camping Site
⭐ 4.9 · from £30/night
Herding Hill Farm Touring, Camping and Glamping Site
⭐ 4.9 · from £25/night
Seldom Seen Caravan Park
⭐ 4.5
Irthing Vale Caravan Park
⭐ 4.0
Self-Catering Cottages in Gilsland
All cottages in Gilsland →
Gilsland Annexe
1 bed · sleeps 2 · from £1,014
Lily Rose Cottage
2 bed · sleeps 5 · from £1,217
The Barn
2 bed · sleeps 4 · from £931
Haytongate Barn
2 bed · sleeps 4 · from £407
Willowbank
1 bed · sleeps 2 · from £860
Beechcroft
1 bed · sleeps 2 · from £1,095
Wild Thyme
2 bed · sleeps 4 · from £918
Glendale - Glendale Mews
1 bed · sleeps 2
Common questions about Gilsland
Where can I stay in Gilsland?
We list 1 hotels, B&Bs and guest houses in and around Gilsland.
Where can I eat in Gilsland?
We list 3 restaurants, pubs and cafes in and around Gilsland.
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