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Named after one of the first Steam Engines to work on the Carlisle to Newcastle Railway. Owned by a Community Trust, the Gilsland Community Benefit Trust Ltd and shareholders and recently reopened after a share issue and government funding (Community Ownership Fund). Leased and managed professionally. This traditional pub close to the Cumbria / Northumberland border offers a high quality local ale , food and accommodation to locals, tourists and walkers on Hadrian's Wall (50 meters from the HW Trail). A large bar & separate dinning room are decorated with railway posters & boast 2 log burning stoves. Dog friendly in bar. There is a small outdoor seating area and free WiFi. 4 ensuite bedrooms (two double, two twin), no dogs.
Community Owned
Freehold Owner: Community Benefit Society. The Gilsland Community Benefit Society Limited. Year Purchased 2024.
The pub closed in October 2022. The Gilsland Community Benefit Society Limited (GCBSL) agreed a purchase price of £295,000 with the owners of the pub. A community share scheme was launched in December 2023 with £1 a share, with a minimum pledge of 25 shares. They raised more than £150,000 from 466 shareholders. They made a bid for a Community Ownership Fund grant and received £215,000, and they completed the purchase of the pub. A tenant, George Campbell, was appointed to run it, with the pub reopening in October 2024.
See this article and the society website for more details. Also see this BBC News article and this BBC News article.
This Pub serves 3 changing beers (Typically Muckle (6 miles), Allendale (14 miles) & Wrytree (3 miles)) and 0 regular beers.
Samson Inn, Gilsland
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