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Wennington Hall was formerly a country house and seat of William de Wennington. Over the years, the house passed between many owners and even housed the Wennington School during World War II. This Tudor-revival style house is built of sandstone rubble with stone slate roofs. This asymmetric building has a gabled facade, a crenelated tower in the rear and a staircase hall with stained glass. Today, Wennington Hall is home to the Wennington School, which is a day and boarding school for boys with learning and behavioral difficulties requiring special attention. Established in 1985, it is the school's mission to provide quality education that caters to the students' individual needs in an environment of respect and dignity. The school also offers two rooms on hire for conferences. The larger can accommodate up to 30 people while the smaller can accommodate up to 15 people. Network access, wireless dongle, laptop/projector, interactive whiteboards and catering are available.

The existing structure of St Oswald's Church was built in the 18th Century at the site of an earlier church. The only remnants of the earlier church are the chancel arch and the south porch, which were incorporated in to the newer building. St. Oswald's is rare in that it has still maintained much of its historical heritage which is reflected in the furniture and fittings, including the three-tired pulpit and the box pews. Although all the stained glass windows are beautiful, the one that is of special note is the memorial to Elizabeth Gaunt who was killed for dedication to her faith. Within the churchyard you will find the ruins of Gilbertine Ravenstonedale priory. With so many historic relics, the church has maintained its ambiance of piety and caring, and visitors are welcomed with open arms.

The St Michael's Church is a parish church and its tower and the nave date back to the 12th Century. Built with stone, this church houses a medieval font. It conducts common worship and is a family oriented church with facilities for the disabled. The church also provides induction loops to people needing hearing aids. Visitors can park their cars at the church's parking space. The St Michael's Church is surrounded by beautiful surroundings that add to the picturesqueness of this church.

Although All Saints Church, Orton, is recognized by its 16th-century tower, the oldest sections of the church date back to the 12th Century. The tower houses a set of eight bells which can still be rung, as well as three bells that are no longer in use. Although home to a number of fine architectural details and historic artifacts, the most noteworthy aspects of the church are its stained glass windows. A particularly fine example is the one designed by Beatrice Whistler, wife of the renown American artist James McNeill Whistler. Visitors are welcomed warmly by the congregation, and apart from regular services the church also hosts a spectrum of community oriented events and groups.

With amazing architecture in the Gothic Revival style, the St Paul Parish Church is an active church. The church houses a manual organ that dates back to 1853. It is a warm and welcoming church dedicated to serve the community. The church is open everyday to visitors and conducts regular services and prayers. Apart from this, there are several musical and social events that take place at the church throughout the year. For more details, please see the website.

In close proximity to Millom Castle, you can see Holy Trinity Church, a late Norman edifice built with red sandstone. Earliest elements of the church building are its chancel and nave, dating back to the 12th Century. Its south aisle was built in the 13th Century and extended in the following century. Holy Trinity Church features many mesmerizing stained glass windows, particularly the 'fish window', Annunciation, designed by William Wailes. It gets this peculiar name owing to its design, depicting a fish's bladder. It can be seen in Huddleston chapel's west wall. To the east, the stained glass by Clayton and Bell depicts 'The Last Supper.' A lot of the ornate detailing of Holy Trinity Church can be attributed to its Victorian restoration. It is now a Grade I listed structure.