Silloth is North of Maryport and sits on the coast of Cumbria facing Scotland across the Solway Firth. It has a population of just over 3,000 and a mile to the North you come to Skinburness where the coastline turns eastward towards Carlisle.

The centre of Silloth is built around "the Green", approximately 36 acres of open grassy land. Christ church, built with grey Irish granite overlooks the 30 plus acres of the green and dates from 1870. During World War II the area was considered to be relatively safe and the marine docks were kept very busy whilst an airport was opened in 1939 as No 22 Maintenance Command Station.

Historically there are connections going back to Roman times and the Roman Wall. Monks from the abbey, Holme Cultram, grew grain on what is now called the Solway marshes. The grain was apparently stored in "lathes" which then became known as "sea lathes" - hence where the name Silloth originates.

The climate around Silloth is mild and the sea views very good.

Links
Main site listing attractions and events
http://www.silloth-on-solway.co.uk

Silloth and the Solway coast line
http://www.solwaycoastaonb.org.uk

Silloth's grass connection with Wimbledon
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