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.

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.

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