Welcome to Thomas Close

Thomas Close is a small village located in the county of Cumbria, England. It is situated in the northern part of the county, close to the Scottish border. The village is surrounded by beautiful countryside and is a popular destination for tourists who come to enjoy the stunning scenery and peaceful atmosphere. The village has a rich history and is home to a number of historic buildings and landmarks, including the Thomas Close Castle, which dates back to the 12th century.

The village of Thomas Close is known for its friendly and welcoming community. The locals are proud of their village and are always happy to share their knowledge and love of the area with visitors. There are a number of local businesses in the village, including a post office, a pub, and a small grocery store. The village also has a primary school, which serves the local community and surrounding areas.

One of the main attractions of Thomas Close is the beautiful countryside that surrounds the village. The area is home to a number of walking and cycling trails, which offer visitors the chance to explore the stunning scenery and wildlife of the area. There are also a number of local attractions, including the Thomas Close Castle, which is open to the public and offers guided tours of the historic building. Overall, Thomas Close is a charming and picturesque village that is well worth a visit for anyone looking to experience the beauty and history of Cumbria.

Local Weather

Patchy rain nearby

Temp: 3.5°C

Feels Like: 2°C

Wind: 3.6 MPH

Wind Dir: SW

Local Schools

School Details
Stramongate Primary School
Academy Converter
Ages:4-11
Head Teacher
Mr Matthew Beresford
Blackhall Road
Kendal
Cumbria
LA9 4BT
01539725073
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
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
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
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
Ghyllside Primary School
Academy Converter
Ages:3-11
Head Teacher
Mr Huw Davies
Gillinggate
Kendal
Cumbria
LA9 4JB
01539814930
School Website
Sandgate School
Community Special School
Ages:3-19
Head Teacher
Ms Daniel Hinton
Sandylands Road
Kendal
Cumbria
LA9 6JG
01539792100
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 College
Further Education
Ages:16-99
Head Teacher
Mr Graham Wilkinson
Milnthorpe Road
Kendal
Cumbria
LA9 5AY
1539814700
Vicarage Park C Of E Primary School
Voluntary Controlled School
Ages:4-11
Head Teacher
Miss Katie Green
Vicarage Drive
Kendal
Cumbria
LA9 5BP
01539735442
School Website
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Local Train Stations

Train Station
Kendal
Station Road, Kendal, Cumbria, LA9 6BT
0.33 Miles
Burneside
Station Road, Burneside, Cumbria, LA9 6RD
1.74 Miles
Oxenholme Lake District
Oxenholme Road, Oxenholme, Cumbria, LA9 7HF
2.15 Miles
Staveley
Station Road, Staveley, Cumbria, LA8 9NG
4.04 Miles
Windermere
Station Precinct, Windermere, Cumbria, LA23 1AH
7.05 Miles
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Local Taxis

Taxi
K Cars
01539 731000
Stricklandgate, Kendal, Cumbria, LA9 4RA
0.17 Miles
Castle Taxis
01539 726233
Unit 25 Dockray Hall Road, Kendal, Cumbria, LA9 4RU
0.29 Miles
Airport Services (Uk) Ltd
01539 724658
Mintsfeet Road South, Kendal, Cumbria, LA9 6ND
0.30 Miles
Town Taxis Kendal
07896 055583
19 Mint Dale, Kendal, Cumbria, LA9 6DG
0.48 Miles
Lady Cab
01539 735086
49 Sparrowmire La, Kendal, Cumbria, LA9 5PU
0.48 Miles
G And A Taxis
01539 728259
2 Applerigg, Kendal, Cumbria, LA9 6EA
0.53 Miles
Solo Taxis
01539 730046
7 Broad Ing Crescent, Kendal, Cumbria, LA9 6HA
0.65 Miles
Crown Taxis
01539 732181
42 Kirkbarrow, Kendal, Cumbria, LA9 5DE
0.78 Miles
Steel Taxis
01539 724217
32 Langdale Cres, Kendal, Cumbria, LA9 6JU
0.83 Miles
Ace Taxis
01539 733430
38 Milnthorpe Rd, Kendal, Cumbria, LA9 5AU
0.85 Miles
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Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Kendal Post Office
Collection Today available until:18:30
Weekday Last Collection:18:30
Saturday Last Collection:11:30
Priority Mailbox:
Special Mailbox:
Kendal Post Office
Collection Today available until:18:30
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Priority Mailbox:
Special Mailbox:
Kendal Green
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Serpentine Road
No More Collections Today
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Burneside Road
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Finkle Street
No More Collections Today
Weekday Last Collection:09:00
Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Stramongate
No More Collections Today
Weekday Last Collection:09:00
Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Wildman Street
Collection Today available until:16:45
Weekday Last Collection:16:45
Saturday Last Collection:11:45
Priority Mailbox:
Special Mailbox:
Highgate
No More Collections Today
Weekday Last Collection:09:00
Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Castle Crescent
No More Collections Today
Weekday Last Collection:09:00
Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Mintsfeet Industrial Estate
Collection Today available until:17:30
Weekday Last Collection:17:30
Saturday Last Collection:12:30
Priority Mailbox:
Special Mailbox:
Mintsfeet Industrial Estate
Collection Today available until:17:30
Weekday Last Collection:17:30
Saturday Last Collection:12:30
Beast Banks
No More Collections Today
Weekday Last Collection:09:00
Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Windermere Road
No More Collections Today
Weekday Last Collection:09:00
Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Aynam Road
No More Collections Today
Weekday Last Collection:09:00
Saturday Last Collection:07:00
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Local GP Practices

GP Practice Details
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
Dr Howse
01539 722124
Helme Chase Surgery
Burton Road
Kendal
Cumbria
LA9 7HR
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Local Stores

Windermere
2 Oak Street
Windermere
Cumbria
LA23 1EN
01539 443021
Store Website
7.07 miles
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SPAR Sandylands
37
Sandylands Road
Sandylands
Kendal
LA9 6EU
01539 720909
Store Website
0.5 miles
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Local Vetinary Surgeries

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
0.27 miles
Amenities
Disabled public access

Client car park

Animals Treated
Birds

Cats

Dogs

Poultry

Small Mammals

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

Disabled public access

Client car park

Animals Treated
Birds

Cats

Dogs

Poultry

Small Mammals

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

Dogs

Small Mammals

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Westmorland Veterinary Group
Riverside Business Park
Natland Road
Kendal
Cumbria
LA9 7SX
01539 722692
office@westmorland-vets.co.uk
Website
1.29 miles
Amenities
Open at weekends

Client car park

Animals Treated
Birds

Camelids

Cats

Cattle

Deer

Dogs

Exotic/Wild

Pigs

Poultry

Sheep/Goats

Small Mammals

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Yan Farm Health Ltd
The Workshop
Bleaze Farm
Old Hutton
Kendal
Cumbria
LA8 0LU
01539 327000
office@yanfarmhealth.co.uk
Website
3.29 miles
Animals Treated
Cattle

Sheep/Goats

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Forrest Home Vets
Moresdale Hall East
Lambrigg
Kendal
Cumbria
LA8 0DH
01539 824707
admin@forresthomevets.com
Website
4.84 miles
Animals Treated
Birds

Cats

Dogs

Small Mammals

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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
8.07 miles

Take The B5285 From Hawkshead To Far Sawrey. Continue On Through Far Sawrey And Follow The Signs To Windermere.
Gummers How
Gummers How Carpark
Staveley-In-Cartmel
Lancashire
8.45 miles

Gummers How Carpark Staveley-In-Cartmel, Ulverston La12 8Nw
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High Dam
High Dam Is A Picturesque Tarn Close To Finsthwaite And Lakeside At The Southern End Of Windermere.
LA12 8BJ
9.62 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.
Skelghyll Woods
A Walk Through Woodlands, With Views Over Lake Windermere.
LA22 0DH
10.82 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.
Location
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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
11.68 miles

From Ambleside, Take The B5286 To Hawkshead, Following The Signs To Hawkshead Hill, The Signs For Tarn Hows.
Tarn Hows
Unnamed Road
Ambleside
Lancashire
LA22 0PP
12.14 miles

Location
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Weather Forecast

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