Welcome to Hensingham

Hensingham is a small village located in the county of Cumbria, England. It is situated on the outskirts of the town of Whitehaven and is home to approximately 4,000 residents. The village has a rich history, with evidence of human settlement dating back to the Bronze Age. Today, Hensingham is a thriving community with a range of amenities and attractions for visitors to enjoy.

One of the most notable landmarks in Hensingham is St John's Church, which dates back to the 12th century. The church is a Grade II listed building and features a number of interesting architectural details, including a Norman doorway and a 14th-century tower. Visitors can also explore the churchyard, which contains a number of historic graves and monuments. Another popular attraction in Hensingham is the local nature reserve, which is home to a variety of wildlife and offers scenic walking trails for visitors to enjoy.

In addition to its historic landmarks and natural beauty, Hensingham is also home to a range of shops, restaurants, and pubs. The village has a strong sense of community, with a number of local events and festivals taking place throughout the year. Whether you're interested in history, nature, or simply enjoying the local culture, Hensingham is a great place to visit and explore.

Local Schools

School	Details
Hensingham Primary School Academy Sponsor Led Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Cate Floyd	Main Street Yanwath Primary School Penrith Cumbria CA28 8QZ 1946690021 School Website
St Gregory And St Patricks Catholic Infant School Voluntary Aided School Ages:2-7 Head Teacher Mrs Kirsty Rowell	Esk Avenue Corkickle Whitehaven Cumbria CA28 8AJ 01946595010 School Website
Jericho Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr James Blackwell	Windsor Court Whitehaven Cumbria CA28 6UX 01946514545 School Website
The Whitehaven Academy Academy Sponsor Led Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mr Nigel Youngman	Cleator Moor Road Whitehaven Cumbria CA28 8TY 1946595400 School Website
Mayfield School Community Special School Ages:2-19 Head Teacher Mrs Samantha Kidd	Moresby Road Hensingham Whitehaven Cumbria CA28 8TU 01946691253 School Website
Valley Primary School And Nursery Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Sarah Jardine	Whinlatter Road Whitehaven Cumbria CA28 8DA 01946694152 School Website
St Benedicts Catholic High School Voluntary Aided School Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mr Emma Jackson	Red Lonning Hensingham Whitehaven Cumbria CA28 8UG 01946692275 School Website
St Beghs Catholic Junior School Voluntary Aided School Ages:7-11 Head Teacher Mrs Catherine Mallard	Coach Road Whitehaven Cumbria CA28 7TE 01946696959 School Website
Monkwray Junior School Community School Ages:7-11 Head Teacher Mrs Pamela Telford	Monkwray Brow Whitehaven Cumbria CA28 9DT 01946696790 School Website
Kells Infant School Community School Ages:3-7 Head Teacher Mrs Wendy Figes	High Road Kells Whitehaven Cumbria CA28 9PQ 01946691865 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Corkickle Station Road, Corkickle, Cumbria, CA28 8AP 0.60 Miles

Whitehaven Station Approach, Off Bransty Row, Whitehaven, Cumbria, CA28 6AX 1.37 Miles

Parton The Square, Parton, Cumbria, CA28 6PA 2.43 Miles

St Bees Main Street, St Bees, Cumbria, CA27 0BZ 3.00 Miles

Nethertown [Un-Named Lane Off Nethertown Road], Nethertown, Cumbria, CA22 2UG 5.08 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
White Line Taxis 01946 66111 Unit 8C/Sneckyeat Rd Ind Est, Whitehaven, Cumbria, CA28 8PF 0.46 Miles
Abbey Cabs 01946 63000 Unit 2C/Sneckyeat Rd Ind Est, Whitehaven, Cumbria, CA28 8PF 0.46 Miles
Downton Travel 01946 691511 Meadow Rd, Whitehaven, Cumbria, CA28 9HY 0.62 Miles
Marteeny Taxis 01946 690045 7 Grisedale Cl, Whitehaven, Cumbria, CA28 8DF 0.64 Miles
Brass Cabs 01946 67070 44 Wasdale Close, Whitehaven, Cumbria, CA28 9SZ 0.83 Miles
Bell Taxis 01946 66666 15 Derwentwater Road, Whitehaven, Cumbria, CA28 9RQ 0.90 Miles
L And G Taxis 01946 66644 Armier, Whitehaven, Cumbria, CA28 9PN 0.99 Miles
Klm Cabs 01946 66007 3 Loweswater Av, Whitehaven, Cumbria, CA28 9NR 1.08 Miles
J And J Taxis 01946 691415 Lakeland Ave, Whitehaven, Cumbria, CA28 9PY 1.16 Miles
Alpha Cabs 01946 692233 45 Buttermere Avenue, Whitehaven, Cumbria, CA28 9PX 1.17 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Hensingham Square D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Rosebank Devon Road D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Richmond D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Whinlatter Road D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Tower Hill D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Carleton Drive D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Calder Avenue D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Chapel House D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Highfield Road D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Tomlin Avenue D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Corkickle D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
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Rutland Avenue D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Mirehouse Po No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:16:45 Saturday Last Collection:12:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Coach Road D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Flatt Walks	Flatt Walks Health Centre Castle Mews Whitehaven Cumbria CA28 7QE
Lowther Medical Centre - Covid Local Vaccination Service 2	1 Castle Meadows Whitehaven CA28 7RG
Lowther Medical Centre - Covid Local Vaccination Service	1 Castle Meadows Whitehaven CA28 7RG
Lowther Medical Centre 01946 692241	Lowther Medical Centre 1 Castle Meadows Whitehaven Cumbria CA28 7RG
Mansion House Surgery 01946 693660	19/20 Irish Street Whitehaven Cumbria CA28 7BU

Local Stores

Cleator Moor
Leconfield Street
Cleator Moor
Cumbria
CA25 5PX
01946 812517
Store Website
2.00 miles

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SPAR Whitehaven
SPAR Main Street
Hensingham
Whitehaven
CA28 8TP
03303559211
Store Website
0.3 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

The Vet Whitehaven
Egremont Road Whitehaven Cumbria CA28 8NH hello@thevetwhitehaven.co.uk Website 0.38 miles
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West Lakeland Veterinary Group
Preston Street Whitehaven Cumbria CA28 9DL 01946 693303 westlakelandvets@gmail.com Website 1.01 miles
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Galemire Vets Limited
Galemire Cleator Moor Cumbria CA25 5QX 01946 810295 vets@galemirevets.co.uk Website 1.39 miles
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Millcroft Veterinary Group Ltd
66A Main Street Egremont Cumbria CA22 2DB 01946 820513 vets@millcroftvets.co.uk Website 4.02 miles
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West Lakeland Veterinary Group
55 Main Street Egremont Cumbria CA22 2DB 01946 820312 westlakelandvets@gmail.com Website 4.02 miles
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Millcroft Veterinary Group Ltd
Unit 1, Enterprise Court Derwent Howe Workington Cumbria CA14 3YP 01900 66666 vets@millcroftvets.co.uk Website 6.86 miles
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Local Dog Walks

Buttermere
A Dog Friendly Circular Walk Around Buttermere, In The Lake District. Follow The Perimeter Of The Lake, Passing By Some Woodland And Farmland. CA13 9XA 11.99 miles From Keswick, Take The Honister Pass (B5289) Signposted To Buttermere.

Noble Knott
A Short, Circular Forest Walk With Plenty Of Woodland And Streams To Enjoy. CA12 5TW 14.83 miles From Keswick, Take The A66 Toward Cockermouth. Follow Signs For Braithwaite On The B5292/Whinlatter Pass. Head Through Braithwaite And On To Noble Knott Car Park On Your Left (Identified By A Green Signpost On The Road), Just Following A Lay-By To Your Right.

Castlerigg Stone Circle
Castlerigg Stone Circle Stands On A Natural Plateau Providing An Excellent Panoramic View Across The Surrounding Fells. It Is Composed Of 38 Free Standing Stones, With Some Being Up To 3 Metres High. It Is One Of Britain’S Earliest Stone Circles Dating Back Between 4,000 - 5,000 Years. CA12 5DN 17.87 miles Keswick Is Located In The North Of The Lake District National Park And Is Well-Signposted.

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 18.52 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.

Great Langdale Valley
A Circular Walk Taking In Part Of The Cumbria Way Towards Chapel Stile And Back Along The Centre Of The Valley With Stunning Scenery Of The Langdale Pikes. LA22 9JU 20.18 miles From Ambleside, Follow Signs For Coniston On The A593. Continue On The B5343 Following Signs For Great Langdale. Pass Through Chapel Stile And Continue On The Road For 3-4 Miles.

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Elterwater
Elterwater Is A Lovely, Small Village With Fantastic Scenery. This Walk Partly Runs Alongside The River Brathay And Is Surrounded By Woodland And Views Of The Hills As You Reach The Top Of The Valley. LA22 9HU 22.51 miles From Ambleside, Take The A593 To Clappersgate And Then Follow The Signs For Elterwater On The B5343. Once You Reach The Village, Turn Left Just Before The Britannia Inn And Reach The National Trust Car Park.

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