Welcome to Lessonhall

Lessonhall is a small village located in the county of Cumbria, England. The village is situated in the northern part of the county, close to the Scottish border. The village is known for its beautiful countryside, which is popular with walkers and hikers. The village is also home to a number of historic buildings, including a 12th-century church and a 17th-century manor house.

One of the main attractions of Lessonhall is its proximity to the Lake District National Park. The park is one of the most popular tourist destinations in the UK, attracting millions of visitors each year. The park is home to some of the most stunning scenery in the country, including mountains, lakes, and forests. Visitors to the park can enjoy a wide range of outdoor activities, including hiking, cycling, and water sports.

Despite its small size, Lessonhall has a strong sense of community. The village has a number of local amenities, including a post office, a village hall, and a pub. The pub, which dates back to the 18th century, is a popular meeting place for locals and visitors alike. The village also has a primary school, which serves the local community. Overall, Lessonhall is a charming village that offers visitors a taste of rural life in the heart of Cumbria.

Local Schools

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Thomlinson Junior School Community School Ages:7-11 Head Teacher Ms Dawn Maxwell	The Goose Market High Street Wigton Cumbria CA7 9PG 01697342432 School Website
St Cuthberts Catholic Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Miss Ann-Marie Handford	Eastend Wigton Cumbria CA7 9HZ 01697343119 School Website
Wigton Infant School Community School Ages:4-7 Head Teacher Mrs Joanne Lloyd	Longthwaite Road Wigton Cumbria CA7 9JR 01697342649 School Website
The Nelson Thomlinson School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mr Sam Northwood	High Street Wigton Cumbria CA7 9PX 01697342160 School Website
Holm Cultram Abbey C Of E School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Headteacher Andrea Worthington	Abbey Town Wigton Cumbria CA7 4RU 01697361261 School Website
Kirkbride Primary School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Karen Barley	Kirkbride Wigton Cumbria CA7 5JR 01697351483 School Website
Boltons C Of E School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Amanda Pitcher	Bolton Low Houses Wigton Cumbria CA7 8PA 01697342217 School Website
Wiggonby C Of E School Voluntary Aided School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Andrew Brooks	Wiggonby Wigton Cumbria CA7 0JR 01697342752 School Website
Blennerhasset School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Jillian Harrison-Longworth	Blennerhasset Wigton Cumbria CA7 3RL 01697320677 School Website
Rosley C Of E School Voluntary Aided School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Miss Joanne Tinniswood	Rosley Wigton Cumbria CA7 8AU 01697342776 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Wigton Station Road, Wigton, Cumbria, CA7 9BA 2.12 Miles

Aspatria Station Road, Aspatria, Cumbria, CA7 2AW 7.52 Miles

Dalston Station Road, Dalston, Cumbria, CA5 7LT 8.94 Miles

Annan Station Road, Annan, Dumfries And Galloway, DG12 6AS 10.09 Miles

Carlisle Court Square, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA1 1QZ 11.67 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Station House Taxis 016973 43148 Station House, Wigton, Cumbria, CA7 9BA 2.09 Miles
Thomason Travel 016973 44116 Station House, Wigton, Cumbria, CA7 9BA 2.09 Miles
Carrs Coaches 016973 31276 Control Tower, Wigton, Cumbria, CA7 4NS 6.85 Miles
Solway Private Hire 016973 32310 32 Greenrow Meadows, Wigton, Cumbria, CA7 4HY 7.10 Miles
Able Travel 016973 31508 Burnswark Terrace, Wigton, Cumbria, CA7 4EF 7.25 Miles
Silloth Taxis 016973 31508 Burnswark Terrace, Wigton, Cumbria, CA7 4EF 7.25 Miles
Prestige Travel Carlisle 07783 746060 37 Yewdale Road, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA2 7SP 9.94 Miles
Cars 07733 778007 1 S View, Maryport, Cumbria, CA15 6PQ 9.98 Miles
Tartan Carriages 01461 203562 Linden House, Annan, Dumfries And Galloway, DG12 6BG 10.25 Miles
Donnas Taxis 01461 201111 8 Cumberland Ter, Annan, Dumfries And Galloway, DG12 6DZ 10.27 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Lesson Hall D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Dundraw D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
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Oulton D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Waverton (Sdc) No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Station Hill (Sdc) No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Greenacres D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Wheyrigg D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Station Road D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Park Road D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Blencogo D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
High Street (Sdc) No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:16:30 Saturday Last Collection:11:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Bus Station (Lcp) No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:18:00 Saturday Last Collection:12:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Moss Side D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Wigton Hospital - Covid Local Vaccination Service 2	Cross Lane Wigton CA7 9DD
Wigton Hospital - Covid Local Vaccination Service	Cross Lane Wigton CA7 9DD
Wigton Group Medical Practice 01697 342254	Wigton Group Medical Prac South End Wigton Cumbria CA7 9QD
The Croft Surgery 01697 351207	The Croft Surgery Kirkbride Wigton Cumbria CA7 5JH
Aspatria Medical Group 01697 320209	West Street Health Centre West Street Aspatria Cumbria CA7 3HH

Local Stores

Wigton - Station Road
Station Road
Wigton
Cumbria
CA7 9AF
01697 345232
Store Website
2.28 miles

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SPAR King Street
40
King Street
Wigton
CA7 9EJ
01697 343903
Store Website
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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Belle Vue Vets Ltd
Syke Park Syke Road Wigton Cumbria CA7 9NE 01697 342174 info@wigtonvets.co.uk Website 3.15 miles
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Millcroft Veterinary Group Ltd
8A Station Road Aspatria Wigton Cumbria CA7 2AL 01900 826666 vets@millcroftvets.co.uk Website 7.42 miles

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Paragon Veterinary Group
Carlisle House, Townhead Road Dalston Carlisle Cumbria CA5 7JF 01228 710208 vets@paragonvet.com Website 8.82 miles
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Richard Martin House
275 Wigton Road Carlisle Cumbria CA2 6JY 01228521393 support@cr-vets.co.uk Website 10.08 miles

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Firth Veterinary Centre
3-5 Ednam Street Annan Dumfriesshire DG12 6EF 01461 202420 mail@firthvets.co.uk Website 10.25 miles

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Ark Veterinary Centre Limited
12 Murray Street Annan Dumfriesshire DG12 6EG 01461 203827 10.30 miles

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Local Dog Walks

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 11.35 miles

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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 15.53 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.

Noble Knott
A Short, Circular Forest Walk With Plenty Of Woodland And Streams To Enjoy. CA12 5TW 16.02 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 16.98 miles Keswick Is Located In The North Of The Lake District National Park And Is Well-Signposted.

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 19.33 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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Talkin Tarn
Its A Quiet Park With A Lake Away From Roads. B6413 20.69 miles Brampton

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