Welcome to Kent

Kent is a county located in the southeast of England. It is known for its beautiful countryside, historic landmarks, and coastal towns. The county is home to the famous White Cliffs of Dover, which have been a symbol of England for centuries. Canterbury Cathedral, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is also located in Kent and is one of the oldest and most famous Christian structures in England. The county is also known for its delicious food and drink, including the famous Kentish ale and the Kentish cherry.

Cumbria is a county located in the northwest of England. It is known for its stunning natural beauty, including the Lake District National Park, which is one of the most popular tourist destinations in the UK. The county is also home to Hadrian's Wall, a UNESCO World Heritage Site that was built by the Romans in the 2nd century AD. Cumbria is also known for its delicious food and drink, including Cumberland sausage and Kendal mint cake.

Despite being located in different parts of England, Kent and Cumbria share many similarities. Both counties are known for their beautiful countryside, historic landmarks, and delicious food and drink. They are also popular tourist destinations, attracting visitors from all over the world. Whether you are looking for a relaxing countryside retreat or an action-packed adventure, Kent and Cumbria have something to offer everyone.

Local Schools

School	Details
Cairn Education Cic Other Independent Special School Ages:11-25 Head Teacher Mrs Lucie Kelly	The Tavern 63 Main Street Staveley Cumbria LA8 9LN 1539822304 School Website
Staveley C Of E School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Lisa Strange	Brow Lane Staveley Kendal Cumbria LA8 9PH 01539821218 School Website
St Oswalds C Of E Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Gill White	Howgill Close Burneside Kendal Cumbria LA9 6QR 01539738185 School Website
Cambian Whinfell School Other Independent Special School Ages:11-19 Head Teacher Mrs Patricia Sandham	110 Windermere Road Kendal Cumbria LA9 5EZ 1539723322 School Website
St Thomass C Of E Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Maggie Cole	Kendal Green Kendal Cumbria LA9 5PP 01539737373 School Website
Selside Endowed C Of E Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr June Lowther	Selside Kendal Cumbria LA8 9LB 01539823649 School Website
The Queen Katherine School Academy Converter Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mr Jon Hayes	Appleby Road Kendal Cumbria LA9 6PJ 01539743900 School Website
Kendal Nursery School La Nursery School Ages:2-4 Head Teacher Ms Alyssa Dobbs	Brantfield Queens Road Kendal Cumbria LA9 4PH 01539730800 School Website
Stramongate Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Matthew Beresford	Blackhall Road Kendal Cumbria LA9 4BT 01539725073 School Website
South Lakes Academy Other Independent Special School Ages:11-25 Head Teacher Mrs Tunde Christie	Riverside Centre Yard 39 Highgate Kendal Cumbria LA9 4ED 1539721487 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Staveley Station Road, Staveley, Cumbria, LA8 9NG 1.23 Miles

Burneside Station Road, Burneside, Cumbria, LA9 6RD 1.62 Miles

Kendal Station Road, Kendal, Cumbria, LA9 6BT 3.50 Miles

Windermere Station Precinct, Windermere, Cumbria, LA23 1AH 4.66 Miles

Oxenholme Lake District Oxenholme Road, Oxenholme, Cumbria, LA9 7HF 5.51 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
G And A Taxis 01539 728259 2 Applerigg, Kendal, Cumbria, LA9 6EA 2.87 Miles
Lady Cab 01539 735086 49 Sparrowmire La, Kendal, Cumbria, LA9 5PU 2.89 Miles
Castle Taxis 01539 726233 Unit 25 Dockray Hall Road, Kendal, Cumbria, LA9 4RU 3.15 Miles
Town Taxis Kendal 07896 055583 19 Mint Dale, Kendal, Cumbria, LA9 6DG 3.23 Miles
Airport Services (Uk) Ltd 01539 724658 Mintsfeet Road South, Kendal, Cumbria, LA9 6ND 3.27 Miles
K Cars 01539 731000 Stricklandgate, Kendal, Cumbria, LA9 4RA 3.53 Miles
Solo Taxis 01539 730046 7 Broad Ing Crescent, Kendal, Cumbria, LA9 6HA 3.62 Miles
Steel Taxis 01539 724217 32 Langdale Cres, Kendal, Cumbria, LA9 6JU 3.78 Miles
Crown Taxis 01539 732181 42 Kirkbarrow, Kendal, Cumbria, LA9 5DE 4.09 Miles
Ace Taxis 01539 733430 38 Milnthorpe Rd, Kendal, Cumbria, LA9 5AU 4.17 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Cowan Head Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Plantation Bridge Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Bowston Bridge Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Staveley Post Office Collection Today available until:16:15 Weekday Last Collection:16:15 Saturday Last Collection:11:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Staveley Station Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Barley Bridge Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Danes Road Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Scroggs Bridge Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Bonning Gate Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Burneside Spar Shop Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Hall Park Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Hill Fold Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Carlingdale Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Plumgarth Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Oak Bank Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Dr Burns P & Partners	Staveley Surgery 9 Crook Road Staveley Kendal Cumbria LA8 9NG
Station House Surgery 01539 722660	Station House Surgery Station Road Kendal Cumbria LA9 6SA
Captain French Surgery 01539 720241	The Gillinggate Centre Gillinggate Kendal Cumbria LA9 4JE
Captain French Surgery - Covid Local Vaccination Service	The Gillinggate Centre Gillinggate Kendal LA9 4JE
Captain French Surgery - Covid Local Vaccination Service 2	The Gillinggate Centre Gillinggate Kendal LA9 4JE

Local Stores

Windermere
2 Oak Street
Windermere
Cumbria
LA23 1EN
01539 443021
Store Website
4.73 miles

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SPAR Staveley
51-53
Main Street
Staveley
Kendal
LA8 9LN
01539 821423
Store Website
1.1 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Companion Care (Kendal) Ltd
Inside Pets At Home Unit 4, South Lakeland Retail Park Kingston Lisle Kendal Cumbria LA9 6DU 01539742910 kendal@vets4pets.com 3.16 miles

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Highgate Vets At Beezon Road
Unit 1 Beezon Road Trading Estate Beezon Road Kendal Cumbria LA9 6BW 01539 887988 enquiries@highgate-vets.co.uk Website 3.39 miles
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Highgate Veterinary Clinic
173 Highgate Kendal Cumbria LA9 4EN 01539 721344 enquiries@highgate-vets.co.uk Website 3.83 miles
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Westmorland Veterinary Group
Riverside Business Park Natland Road Kendal Cumbria LA9 7SX 01539 722692 office@westmorland-vets.co.uk Website 4.62 miles
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Oakhill Veterinary Group
Oakhill Veterinary Centre Lake Road Windermere Cumbria LA23 2EQ 01539 488555 vets@oakhillvetgroup.co.uk Website 4.93 miles
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Forrest Home Vets
Moresdale Hall East Lambrigg Kendal Cumbria LA8 0DH 01539 824707 admin@forresthomevets.com Website 6.18 miles

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Local Dog Walks

Windermere
Windermere Lake Is 10.5 Miles Long, One Mile Wide And 220 Feet Deep, Making It The Largest Natural Lake In England. It Is Surrounded By Mountain Peaks And Villages, Including Bowness-On-Windermere. LA22 0LR 6.38 miles Take The B5285 From Hawkshead To Far Sawrey. Continue On Through Far Sawrey And Follow The Signs To Windermere.

Skelghyll Woods
A Walk Through Woodlands, With Views Over Lake Windermere. LA22 0DH 7.88 miles From Ambleside, Take The A591 Towards Windermere. Turn Into The Car Park On The Edge Of Ambleside, On The Left Next To The Fisherbeck Hotel.

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Gummers How
Gummers How Carpark Staveley-In-Cartmel Lancashire 8.90 miles Gummers How Carpark Staveley-In-Cartmel, Ulverston La12 8Nw

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Rydal
A Lovely Linear Walk Which Passes Through The Grounds Of Rydal Hall. The Walk Goes On A Gradual Climb, Offering Views Of Lake Windermere. LA22 9LX 9.25 miles From Ableside, Take The A591 Towards Grasmere And Turn Left To Follow The Sign For Rydal Hall.

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Tarn Hows
A Circular Walk Amongst The Trees And Around The Edge Of The Water’S Edge Of The Tarn. LA22 0PP 9.56 miles From Ambleside, Take The B5286 To Hawkshead, Following The Signs To Hawkshead Hill, The Signs For Tarn Hows.

High Dam
High Dam Is A Picturesque Tarn Close To Finsthwaite And Lakeside At The Southern End Of Windermere. LA12 8BJ 9.77 miles Take The A590 From Newby Bridge, With Signs To Barrow-In-Furness And Ulverston. Take The Bridge Over The River Leven Toward Hawkshead. Head For Finsthwaite Village And The Car Park Located A Little To The North.

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