Welcome to Glassonby

Glassonby is a small village located in the Eden district of Cumbria, England. The village is situated on the banks of the River Eden and is surrounded by beautiful countryside. The village is known for its picturesque setting and is a popular destination for tourists who want to explore the natural beauty of the area.

One of the main attractions of Glassonby is its historic church, St. Michael's Church. The church dates back to the 12th century and is a fine example of Norman architecture. The church is known for its beautiful stained glass windows and its impressive bell tower. Visitors can take a guided tour of the church and learn about its history and significance to the local community.

Another popular attraction in Glassonby is the local pub, The Shepherds Inn. The pub is a traditional English pub and is known for its warm and welcoming atmosphere. The pub serves a range of local beers and ciders, as well as traditional pub food. Visitors can enjoy a meal or a drink in the pub's cozy interior or sit outside and enjoy the views of the surrounding countryside. The Shepherds Inn is a popular spot for locals and tourists alike and is a great place to experience the friendly hospitality of the village.

Local Weather

Sunny

Temp: 2.4°C

Feels Like: 1.3°C

Wind: 2.9 MPH

Wind Dir: W

Local Schools

School	Details
Lazonby C Of E Primary School Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Andrew Davies	Lazonby Penrith Cumbria CA10 1BL 01768898458 School Website
Kirkoswald C Of E School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Ms Greta Ellis	Kirkoswald Penrith Cumbria CA10 1EN 01768898461 School Website
Langwathby C Of E Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Sally Hay	Salkeld Road Langwathby Penrith Cumbria CA10 1ND 01768881295 School Website
Plumpton School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Sarah Penny	Plumpton Penrith Cumbria CA11 9PA 01768894247 School Website
Culgaith C Of E School Voluntary Aided School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Ms Lynn Dobinson	Culgaith Penrith Cumbria CA10 1QL 0 176888655 School Website
Beaconside C Of E Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Nick Page	Hutton Hill Penrith Cumbria CA11 8EN 01768840868 School Website
Hunter Hall School Other Independent School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Donna Vinsome	Frenchfield Penrith Cumbria CA11 8UA 01768891291 School Website
Armathwaite School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Helen Hepworth	Armathwaite Station Road Carlisle Cumbria CA4 9PW 01697472296 School Website
St Catherines Catholic Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Rebecca Davies	Drovers Lane Penrith Cumbria CA11 9EL 01768864612 School Website
Brunswick School Community School Ages:3-7 Head Teacher Mrs Sam Waugh	Brunswick Road Penrith Cumbria CA11 7LX 01768213200 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Lazonby And Kirkoswald Seat Hill, Lazonby, Cumbria, CA10 1DL 2.10 Miles

Langwathby Stoney Bank / A686, Langwathby, Cumbria, CA10 1NZ 3.19 Miles

Armathwaite Station Road, Armathwaite, Cumbria, CA4 9PL 6.40 Miles

Penrith Ullswater Road, Penrith, Cumbria, CA11 7JQ 6.98 Miles

Wetheral Wetheral, Wetheral, Cumbria, CA4 8JP 12.02 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Ace Taxis 01768 890731 8 Apple Tree Gdns, Penrith, Cumbria, CA11 8WG 6.29 Miles
Town Taxis Penrith 01768 868268 24 Laburnum Way, Penrith, Cumbria, CA11 8UJ 6.32 Miles
Blackline Taxis 01768 865070 64 Pennine Way, Penrith, Cumbria, CA11 8EA 6.41 Miles
Thomas Taxis 07867 647489 18 Fell Lane, Penrith, Cumbria, CA11 8AD 6.50 Miles
Access Taxis 01768 840629 21 Rimington Way, Penrith, Cumbria, CA11 8TG 6.55 Miles
Lakeland Travel Ltd 01768 865722 1A Sandgate, Penrith, Cumbria, CA11 7TP 6.62 Miles
Express Taxis 01768 890890 1A Sandgate, Penrith, Cumbria, CA11 7TP 6.62 Miles
Penrith Taxis 01768 899298 33-34 Sandgate, Penrith, Cumbria, CA11 7TJ 6.67 Miles
Bain's Taxis 01768 866633 24 Carleton Road, Penrith, Cumbria, CA11 8JN 6.74 Miles
A Taxis 01768 863354 14 Old London Road, Penrith, Cumbria, CA11 8JJ 6.75 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Glassonby D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Little Salkeld D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Lazonby Collection Today available until:16:00 Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:12:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Kirkoswald D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Gamelsby (Sdc) Collection Today available until:15:15 Weekday Last Collection:15:15 Saturday Last Collection:10:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Parkhead Renwick D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Hunsonby D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Town Head Lazonby D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Unthank Gamelsby D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Great Salkeld D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
High Bank Hill D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
North Dykes D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Winskill D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Melmerby D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
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Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Kirkoswald Surgery 01768 898560	The Surgery Kirkoswald Penrith Cumbria CA10 1DQ
Cumbria Partnership Nhsft 01228 602000	Voreda House Portland Place Penrith Cumbria CA11 7BF
Penrith Hospital - Covid Local Vaccination Service 2	Bridge Lane Penrith CA11 8HX
Penrith Hospital - Covid Local Vaccination Service	Bridge Lane Penrith CA11 8HX
Birbeck Medical Group 01768 214620	Birbeck Medical Group Penrith H/Ctr,Bridge Lane Penrith Cumbria CA11 8HW

Local Stores

Lazonby
Henderson Buildings
Lazonby
Penrith
Cumbria
CA10 1BG
01768 898210
Store Website
1.96 miles

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SPAR Penrith
HILLS OF CORBY HILL LTD
TOWNHEAD GARAGE SCOTLAND ROAD
PENRITH
CA11 7NN
01768862175
Store Website
6.6 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Frame Swift And Partners Llp
The Veterinary Centre Carleton Penrith Cumbria CA11 8TZ 01768 862454 vets@frameswiftandpartners.co.uk Website 6.12 miles
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Rowcliffe House Vets Ltd
Rowcliffe House Crown Square Penrith Cumbria CA11 7AB 01768 865661 6.77 miles

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Vets4pets Penrith Ltd
Inside Pets At Home, Unit 6 Castle Retail Park Ullswater Rd Penrith Cumbria CA11 7JQ 01768 866 540 penrith@vets4pets.com Website 6.99 miles
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Linnaeus Veterinary Ltd T/A Veterinary Vision Ltd
Signal House Gillan Way Penrith Cumbria CA11 9BP 01768 877255 info@veterinaryvision.co.uk Website 7.39 miles
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The Sheep Centre
D &Amp; C Fawcett Ltd Hoghouse Hill Road Newbiggin, Stainton Penrith Cumbria CA11 0GN 01768 890935 enquiries@sheepbreeding.co.uk Website 8.19 miles

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Paragon Veterinary Group
Townhead Veterinary Centre Townhead Farm Newbiggin, Stainton Penrith Cumbria CA11 0HT 017684 83789 townhead@paragonvet.com Website 9.05 miles
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Local Dog Walks

Holcombe Hill
The Walk Starts From A Public Footpath Opposite A Free Carpark Down From The Shoulder Of Mutton Pub. The Path Leads To A Cobbled Road, Take A Right And Then A Left To Go Up The Hill. There Is A Open Flat Incline Path For Wheel Chairs And Prams Etc. At The Top Of The Hill Is Peel Tower, On Some Days You Can Go Up It. Otherwise At The Top Is Marshy And Can Be Windy And Damp. Beautiful Heather And Scenery To Be Enjoyed. Approx An Hour And Half Walk. Fir Bank Skirsgill Ln Eamont Bridge Penrith CA10 2BQ 7.29 miles 300 Yards Down From Shoulder Of Mutton Theres Is A Small Car Park . On The Other Side Of The Road There Is A Public Footpath That Leads To A Cobble Road. Follow Up The Hill.

Location what3words neatly.informal.factories

Talkin Tarn
Its A Quiet Park With A Lake Away From Roads. B6413 12.70 miles Brampton

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Lower Gelt
Beautiful Woods And Great For Dogs (But Maybe Not For The Type Of Dog That Launches Itself Down Sheer Sided River Banks!) Some Pools For Dog Swimming. A69 Brampton CA8 1SZ 13.11 miles Access Via A69, Take The Turning 'Hayton And Town Head - Car Park For The Woods Is About 200 Yards From The Turn

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Kingmoor Nature Reserves
Kingmoor Sidings Is The Site Of A Once Busy And Grimy Steam Locomotive Depot, Now Echoes To The Sound Of Nature. Although Hidden By The Creeping Blanket Of Vegetation, You Can Still Get A Glimpse Of The Old Turntable And The Floor Of The Old Engine Sheds. Kingmoor Motive Power Depot Once Drew Schoolboys From All Around Carlisle And Beyond, To Marvel At The Spectacle Of Steam. 6 Kingmoor Rd Carlisle Lancashire CA3 9PZ 16.44 miles

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Greenlee Lough
NE47 7AN 20.32 miles Follow The B6318 To The Crossroads With The National Park Centre At Once Brewed. Take The Turning Signposted Steel Rigg.

Latrigg
A Circular Walk On One Of The Lowest Fells In The Lake District. This Walk Provides Outstanding Views Over Keswick And The Surrounding Area, Including Derwent Water And Bassenthwaite Lake. CA12 4PH 20.85 miles From Keswick, Take The A591 To Carlisle. After The First Roundabout, Take The First Right Turn To Skiddaw. The Car Park Is At The End Of The Narrow Road.

Weather Forecast

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Feels Like	-4.7°C	-4.4°C	-4.3°C	-3.9°C	-2.6°C	-1.1°C	0.1°C	2.2°C	2.5°C	0.5°C	1.2°C	-0.3°C

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Feels Like	-1.7°C	-2.7°C	-2.9°C	-2.7°C	0.1°C	3.7°C	7.4°C	9.4°C	9.5°C	8.4°C	6.4°C	4.6°C

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