visit Skelton and the Forest of Inglewood...
This gently rolling land of fields and plantations was once part of the great Forest of Inglewood - a vast area of open chase and woodland stretching from Penrith to Carlisle.
At its heart is Hutton-in-the-Forest, the ancestral home of Lord and Lady Inglewood and the venue for several prestigious events such as Potfest in late July.
About the area
History & heritage
From Penrith, along to the villages of Skelton, Calthwaite and Plumpton were once within the forest but have pre-Norman origins.
Art & culture
Discover a treasure trove of artistic endeavour in this quiet corner of Cumbria.
Natural environment
The gardens at Hutton-in-the-Forest are a pleasing mix of herbaceous planting schemes and Victorian topiary work.
What's on
From the popular Skelton Show to exhibitions at Rheged, this otherwise sleepy area begins to buzz with creative energy.
Did you know....
Forest of Inglewood
The Forest of Inglewood was once the largest Norman hunting preserve in England.Wragmire Oak
The Wragmire Oak was the last surviving tree of the Forest of Inglewood and died of old age in 1823. ‘Last tree of the forest, last oak of the wood, That landmark and umpire, six ages hath stood.'
Where to stay
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