Welcome to Oldfield

Oldfield is a small village located in the county of Cumbria, England. It is situated in the northern part of the county, close to the border with Scotland. The village is surrounded by beautiful countryside, with rolling hills and lush green fields. The area is popular with walkers and hikers, who come to explore the many trails and paths that crisscross the landscape.

The village itself is small and quiet, with a population of just a few hundred people. There are a few shops and amenities in the village, including a post office, a pub, and a small grocery store. The village is also home to a primary school, which serves the local community. Despite its small size, Oldfield has a strong sense of community, with many residents actively involved in local events and activities.

One of the main attractions of Oldfield is its proximity to the Lake District National Park. The park is just a short drive away, and offers visitors a wealth of outdoor activities, including hiking, cycling, and water sports. The park is also home to a number of picturesque towns and villages, including Keswick and Ambleside, which are popular with tourists. Overall, Oldfield is a charming and peaceful village, with plenty to offer visitors who are looking for a relaxing break in the heart of the English countryside.

Local Schools

School	Details
Dean Cofe School Academy Sponsor Led Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Mrs Joanne Laker	Dean Workington CA14 4TH 1946861408
Derwent Vale Primary And Nursery School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Daniel Lucey	William Street Great Clifton Workington Cumbria CA14 1WA 01900601233 School Website
St Bridgets C Of E School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Ms Lisa Hemingway	Brigham Cockermouth Cumbria CA13 0TU 01900825689 School Website
Energy Coast Utc University Technical College Ages:14-19 Head Teacher Mr Kerryann Wilson	Blackwood Road Lillyhall Workington Cumbria CA14 4JW 01900606446 School Website
Cumbria Academy For Autism Free Schools Special Ages:4-19 Head Teacher Mrs Kara Smallman	Branthwaite Road Workington Cumbria CA14 4SS 1900517632 School Website
Broughton Primary School Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Anna Bewsher	Moor Road Great Broughton Cockermouth Cumbria CA13 0YT 01900828971 School Website
The Workington Academy Academy Sponsor Led Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mr Des Bird	Stainburn Road Workington Cumbria CA14 4EB 01900873926 School Website
Eaglesfield Paddle C Of E Primary Academy Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Dawn Watson	Eaglesfield Cockermouth Cumbria CA13 0QY 01900823188 School Website
Ashfield Junior School Community School Ages:7-11 Head Teacher Sue Frost	High Street Workington Cumbria CA14 4ES 01900604565 School Website
Ashfield Infant And Nursery School Community School Ages:3-7 Head Teacher Mrs Rachel Field	Newlands Lane Workington Cumbria CA14 3JG 01900606301 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Workington Belle Isle Place, Workington, Cumbria, CA14 2UZ 4.05 Miles

Harrington Grecian Terrace, Harrington, Cumbria, CA14 5QQ 4.44 Miles

Flimby Station Road, Flimby, Cumbria, CA15 8QN 4.74 Miles

Maryport Millpot Road, Maryport, Cumbria, CA15 6DA 5.83 Miles

Parton The Square, Parton, Cumbria, CA28 6PA 6.37 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Freefone Taxi 01900 590001 2 Lodge Close, Workington, Cumbria, CA14 1QD 1.84 Miles
A And G Taxis 01900 62469 9 Gatehead, Workington, Cumbria, CA14 1TN 1.88 Miles
B Cabs 01900 65968 40 Bowflatts, Workington, Cumbria, CA14 1TD 2.14 Miles
G And J Taxis 01900 826307 39 Ghyll Bank, Cockermouth, Cumbria, CA13 0LL 2.87 Miles
A And K Travel 01900 823665 22 Kirklea, Cockermouth, Cumbria, CA13 0NA 2.96 Miles
T-Cabs 01900 821489 Arch House, Cockermouth, Cumbria, CA13 0YF 3.09 Miles
West Cumbria Chauffeur Service 01946 830339 7 Gilgarran Park, Workington, Cumbria, CA14 4RA 3.31 Miles
Jacks Taxis 01900 604189 31 High Seaton, Workington, Cumbria, CA14 1PD 3.33 Miles
B P Taxis 01900 63839 3 Ling Road, Workington, Cumbria, CA14 1QZ 3.42 Miles
Lynda's Taxis 01900 870945 Taxis, Workington, Cumbria, CA14 1RG 3.47 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
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Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Orchard House Surgery - Covid Local Vaccination Service 2	29 South William Street Workington Cumbria CA14 2EW
Allerdale Primary Care Services 01900 324241	Pcs Allerdale Locality South William Street Workington Cumbria CA14 2EW
Copeland Locality Services 01900 324259	Copeland Locality Pcs South William Street Workington Cumbria CA14 2EW
James Street Group Pract 01900 62241	James Street Group Pract James Street Workington Cumbria CA14 2DL
Distington Surgery 01946 830207	The Surgery Hinnings Road, Distington Workington Cumbria CA14 5UR

Local Stores

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

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SPAR Stainburn
Middlemoor Filling Station
Stainburn Road
Workington
CA14 1ST
0190061993
Store Website
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Local Vetinary Surgeries

The Veterinary Clinic
Gray Street Workington Cumbria CA14 2NQ 01900 602138 vets@galemirevets.co.uk Website 3.64 miles
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Millcroft Veterinary Group Ltd
Wakefield Road Cockermouth Cumbria CA13 0HR 01900 826666 vets@millcroftvets.co.uk Website 4.29 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 4.37 miles
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Millcroft Veterinary Group Ltd
Unit 1A 38 Curzon Street Maryport Cumbria CA15 6DA 01900 816666 5.83 miles

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West Lakeland Veterinary Group
Preston Street Whitehaven Cumbria CA28 9DL 01946 693303 westlakelandvets@gmail.com Website 8.05 miles
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Galemire Vets Limited
Galemire Cleator Moor Cumbria CA25 5QX 01946 810295 vets@galemirevets.co.uk Website 8.13 miles
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Local Dog Walks

Noble Knott
A Short, Circular Forest Walk With Plenty Of Woodland And Streams To Enjoy. CA12 5TW 9.66 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.

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 9.92 miles From Keswick, Take The Honister Pass (B5289) Signposted To Buttermere.

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 13.12 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 13.18 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 19.51 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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Easedale Tarn
Easedale Tarn Is A Tarn In The Centre Of The Lake District, About Two Miles West Of The Village Of Grasmere. On This Walk, You Will Experience Stunning Scenery. The Walk Consists Of A Gradual Hill For Some Of It, But Has Rewarding Views On A Clear Day. LA22 9TA 21.16 miles From Ambleside, Take The A591 Towards Keswick And Follow The Signs For Grasmere. Turn Onto The B5287. There Is A Car Park Down A Left Turn (Signposted) Called Broadgate Meadow.

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