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 Weather

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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
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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
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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
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Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Cowan Head
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Plantation Bridge
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Bowston Bridge
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Staveley Post Office
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Staveley Station
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Barley Bridge
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Danes Road
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Scroggs Bridge
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Bonning Gate
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Burneside Spar Shop
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Hall Park
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Hill Fold
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Carlingdale
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Plumgarth
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Oak Bank
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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
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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
Amenities
Disabled public access

Client car park

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Highgate Veterinary Clinic
173 Highgate
Kendal
Cumbria
LA9 4EN
01539 721344
enquiries@highgate-vets.co.uk
Website
3.83 miles
Amenities
Open at weekends

Disabled public access

Client car park

Animals Treated
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Dogs

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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
Amenities
Open at weekends

Client car park

Animals Treated
Birds

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Cats

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Dogs

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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
Amenities
Open at weekends

Disabled public access

Client car park

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Cats

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Pigs

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Small Mammals

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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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Dogs

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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
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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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