Wardhall Guards Medieval Settlement

No. 2098 of 4,428 in the Lake District, No. 754 for history. History, 20.2 km from Keswick, just outside the Lake District National Park.

The site of a medieval settlement, protected as a scheduled monument.Written by Claude from the facts on this page (describe-v1, 2026-10-30).

Facts

Heritage
Scheduled monumentHistoric England, National Heritage List for England, checked 2026-10-29
Best months
Any time of yearoffyougo rules
Getting there
Directions in Google Mapswhat3words addressOpen in OpenStreetMap

Why it ranks here

Score 0.56 for any trip, from the same formula as every place.

Stay nearby

Within 8 km, best first
Six CastlegateGrade II* listed, 16 km from Keswick, just outside the parkHistory and heritage
Skiddaw View Holiday ParkStay, 16 km from Keswick, just outside the parkCamping
Keswick Reach Lodge RetreatStay, 14 km from KeswickCamping
Wyndham Hall Caravan ParkStay, 15 km from Keswick, just outside the parkCamping

Food and drink nearby

Within 8 km, best first
Black Bull16 km from Keswick, just outside the parkFood and pubs
41 Market PlaceGrade II* listed, 16 km from Keswick, just outside the parkFood and pubs
Castle Bar16 km from Keswick, just outside the parkFood and pubs
The Bush Inn20 km from Keswick, just outside the parkFood and pubs

If it rains

Within 8 km, best first
JB Banks Ironmongers16 km from Keswick, just outside the parkHistory and heritage
Cockermouth Leisure Centre and Pool16 km from Keswick, just outside the parkRainy day
The Kirkgate Centre16 km from Keswick, just outside the parkArt and galleries
Arkleby Leisure Swimming Pool20 km from Keswick, just outside the parkRainy day