Wigton Cemetery
Wigton Cemetery is situated on the northwest edge of Wigton and is maintained by the three parishes of Wigton, Waverton and Woodside. At the centre is a splendid mausoleum in memory of the Banks family of Wigton. Curator (Ruth Carr)…
Wigton Park Bowling Club
Wigton has a long history in the world of bowling, with the sport being played in the town for over 150 years. Bowls has taken place in Wigton Park since 1924, and the club was reformed in 1986 following the…
Wigton Park
Wigton Park is a lovely recreational area located to the west of the town, established in 1923 when the Town Council purchased the land. Today, the park features a playground with modern equipment for children of all ages, three junior…
Throstle Park
Throstle Park was created by Wigton Town Council in December 2021, with help from the Environment Fund of Cumbria County Council. Once a grazing field for sheep, it has since been transformed into a well-loved recreational space for the people…
Phoenix Park
Phoenix Park is a vibrant green space transformed from a once derelict 7.25-acre landfill site. Owned by Wigton Town Council, the park is leased to Free for All, a local registered charity that has successfully brought the area into community…
Millenium Walk
The Millenium Walk was created by the Town Council in the year 2000 as a lasting legacy to celebrate the new Millenium. It was established in collaboration with Solway Rural Initiatives, working alongside a Community Payback group. The bridge across…
Barton Laws
At the entrance to Barton Laws Playing Fields is a commemorative pyramid inscribed with: “This playing field was purchased in 1920 to perpetuate the memory of the townspeople of Wigton who served in The Great War 1914-1918.” The playing fields…