Welcome to Upper Thurnham

Upper Thurnham is a small village located in the district of Lancaster, Lancashire. The village is situated on the banks of the River Lune and is surrounded by beautiful countryside. The village is known for its stunning views of the river and the surrounding hills. The village is home to a number of historic buildings, including the Grade II listed Thurnham Hall, which was built in the 17th century.

The village of Upper Thurnham is a popular destination for tourists who are looking to explore the beautiful countryside of Lancashire. The village is home to a number of walking and cycling trails, which offer stunning views of the surrounding hills and countryside. The village is also home to a number of local pubs and restaurants, which serve traditional Lancashire cuisine.

The village of Upper Thurnham is a peaceful and tranquil place to visit, with a strong sense of community. The village is home to a number of local events throughout the year, including the annual Thurnham Feast, which is a celebration of the village's history and culture. The village is also home to a number of local businesses, including a post office, a village shop, and a number of small independent shops and businesses. Overall, Upper Thurnham is a beautiful and charming village that is well worth a visit for anyone who is looking to explore the stunning countryside of Lancashire.

Local Weather

Moderate rain

Temp: 10.3°C

Feels Like: 6.8°C

Wind: 20.4 MPH

Wind Dir: SSW

Local Schools

School	Details
Thurnham Glasson Christ Church Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Rune Duncan	School Lane Glasson Dock Lancaster Lancashire LA2 0AR 01524751425 School Website
Cockerham Parochial Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Kathryn Hutchins	Main Street Cockerham Lancaster Lancashire LA2 0EF 01524791550 School Website
Ellel St John The Evangelist Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Joanna Fitzgerald	Chapel Street Galgate Lancaster Lancashire LA2 0JS 01524751320 School Website
University Of Lancaster Higher Education Institutions Head Teacher Professor Steven Bradley	University House Bailrigg Lancaster Lancashire LA1 4YW 152465201 School Website
Crookhey Hall School Other Independent Special School Ages:10-17 Head Teacher Ms Samantha Lea	Garstang Road Cockerham Lancaster LA2 0HA 1524792618 School Website
Forton Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Lorna Boase	School Lane Forton Preston Lancashire PR3 0AS 01524791188 School Website
Overton St Helens Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Joanne Easthope	Lancaster Road Overton Morecambe Lancashire LA3 3EZ 01524858615 School Website
Scotforth St Pauls Church Of England Primary And Nursery School Voluntary Aided School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Katie Walsh	Scotforth Road Lancaster Lancashire LA1 4SE 0 152465379 School Website
Dolphinholme Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Joanne Mather	Dolphinholme Lancaster Lancashire LA2 9AN 01524791530 School Website
Jamea Al Kauthar Other Independent School Ages:11-25 Head Teacher Mr Fazl Wadee	Ashton Road Lancaster Lancashire LA1 5AJ 1524389898 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Lancaster Meeting House Lane, Lancaster, Lancashire, LA1 5NW 4.55 Miles

Heysham Port Off Princess Alexandra Way, Heysham Port, Lancashire, LA3 2XE 5.07 Miles

Bare Lane Bare Lane, Morecambe, Lancashire, LA4 6LL 6.37 Miles

Morecambe Central Drive, Morecambe, Lancashire, LA4 4DW 6.39 Miles

Carnforth Market Street, Carnforth, Lancashire, LA5 9ET 10.30 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Airport Connexion 01524 751629 Briggs Brow Cottage, Lancaster, Lancashire, LA2 0BA 0.17 Miles
Blue Sky Caterham Hire 01524 752722 Crag Hall/Ellel Grange, Lancaster, Lancashire, LA2 0HN 1.30 Miles
H1 Uk Airport Taxis 01524 751908 4 Tanhouse, Lancaster, Lancashire, LA2 0RH 1.55 Miles
Aircar 01524 845845 8 Abbeyfield Clo, Lancaster, Lancashire, LA1 4NL 3.14 Miles
1St Travel Airport Transfers 01524 32688 21 Wellington Rd, Lancaster, Lancashire, LA1 4DN 3.85 Miles
Hollyhead Cars 01524 792113 Hollyhead House/Procter Moss Rd, Lancaster, Lancashire, LA2 9BB 3.95 Miles
Coastal Taxis 01524 424424 97A Penny Street, Lancaster, Lancashire, LA1 1XN 4.34 Miles
A To B Lancaster Taxis 01524 60000 97 Penny Street, Lancaster, Lancashire, LA1 1XN 4.34 Miles
8 4 8 Taxis 01524 848848 3 Mary Street, Lancaster, Lancashire, LA1 1UW 4.52 Miles
32090-35666 Taxis Ltd 01524 35666 9 Church Street, Lancaster, Lancashire, LA1 1LP 4.64 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Lower Thurnham Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Hillam Lane Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Condor Green Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Leachfield D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Tithebarn Hill Glason Dock Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Galgate Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Cockerham Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Hampson Green Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Galgate Mill D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Marsh Close Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
School House D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Anderton House Walace Lane Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Bazil Lane D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Sunderland Point D Weekday Last Collection:00:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
University Post Office Weekday Last Collection:16:30 Saturday Last Collection:11:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Galgate Surgery	Highland Brow Galgate Lancaster Lancashire LA2 0NB
University Medical Practice - Covid Local Vaccination Service 2	Lancaster University Bailrigg Lancaster LA1 4ZP
Lmp At Lancaster University Practice	Bailrigg Lancaster LA1 4ZP
University Medical Practice - Covid Local Vaccination Service	Lancaster University Bailrigg Lancaster LA1 4ZP
Rosebank Medical Practice	Ashton Road Lancaster Lancashire LA1 4JS

Local Stores

University of Lancaster
Salisbury House
Lancaster
Lancashire
LA1 4YU
01524 34501
Store Website
2.17 miles

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SPAR Slee Galgate
71
Main Street
Galgate
Lancaster
LA2 0LA
01524 751030
Store Website
1.5 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Lancaster Vets
195 Bowerham Road Lancaster Lancashire LA1 4HT 01524 840033 mail@lancastervets.co.uk Website 3.78 miles
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Bay Vets Ltd
Baldrand House Bowerham Road Lancaster Lancashire LA1 3AJ 01524 32696 info@bayvets.co.uk Website 4.22 miles
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Farm Gate Veterinary Services Ltd
Bank Top Lancaster Auction Market Wyresdale Road Lancaster Lancashire LA1 3JQ 01524 60006 vet@farmgatevets.com Website 4.34 miles
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Burch Tree Vets
43 Gladstone Terrace Lancaster Lancashire LA1 1DW 01524 63732 btvets@gmail.com Website 4.91 miles
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Lancaster Vets4pets Ltd
Inside Pets At Home Unit B, Lancaster City Retail Park Mellishaw Lane Morecambe LA3 3FE 01524 581 346 Lancaster@vets4pets.com Website 4.97 miles
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Lanes Vets Ltd
Units 4-5 Ladies Walk Lake Enterprise Park Lancaster Lancashire LA1 3NX 01524 67777 Lancaster@lanesvets.com Website 5.16 miles
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Local Dog Walks

Nicky Nook
Start At Applestore Cafe And Finish There On This Circular Walk.6Km With Ascent Of 200M Apple Store Cafe Snowhill Lane 4.43 miles

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Williamson Park
Williamson Park Is Home To The Iconic Ashton Memorial And Holds 54 Acres Of Parkland With Woodland Walks And Excellent Views Over The City Of Lancaster And Across To Morecambe Bay. Lancashire LA1 1UX 4.57 miles Leave The M6 At Junction 33 Or 34 And Follow Signs For Lancaster City Centre. Once In The City Follow Tourist Information Signs For ‘Ashton Memorial’ Or ‘Butterfly House’.

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Sandylands Promenade And Beach
8 Whinnysty Ln Heysham Morecambe LA3 1PB 5.67 miles Sandylands, Morecambe And Heysham

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Garstang Millennium Walk
Starting From The High Street Car Park And Follow The Path Along The River. Lovely Walk Along Well Defined Paths Following The River Where Dogs Can Have A Splash And A Swim. Follow The Path Back Through Fields (Usually Livestock Free) To Finish Back At The Car Park Again. Brilliant For Off Lead! Sunnybank High St Garstang Preston PR3 1EB 5.97 miles

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Abbystead Reservoir
Woodland Walk By The Side Of A Stream. Lots Of Water For Hot Days. Wellies Needed! Dogs Can Be Off-Lead But Be Aware Of Low Fencing With Cows The Other Side. Doeholme Rake Lancashire 6.44 miles

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Bolton Le Sands
You Can Follow The Path Or Venture Across The Marsh To The Beach. There Are Well Trodden Paths Out To The Beach At Low Tide As Well. It Has Views Across The Bay And The Peninsula. The Bay View Garden Centre Cafe (The Potting Shed) Has A Dog Friendly Section Undercover And The Garden Centre Is Dog Friendly With A Small Seating Area At The Back. 49-53 Mill Ln Bolton-Le-Sands Carnforth LA5 8EU 8.88 miles Past Hest Bank And Into Bolton -Le-Sands, Follow The Signs To Bay View Garden Centre. If You Continue Down The Road You Will Come To A Small Parking Area Across From This Horse Pastures.

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Weather Forecast

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	Clear	Clear	Clear	Clear	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Clear	Clear	Clear
Temp	-13.3°C	-14.2°C	-15°C	-15.4°C	-15.5°C	-14°C	-11.6°C	-9.5°C	-8°C	-7.2°C	-8.2°C	-9.5°C
Feels Like	-22°C	-22.9°C	-23.5°C	-23.1°C	-23°C	-21.9°C	-17.6°C	-14.3°C	-11.1°C	-10.1°C	-12.2°C	-14.8°C

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	Clear	Partly Cloudy	Cloudy	Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Clear	Partly Cloudy	Overcast
Temp	-9.5°C	-8.4°C	-7.4°C	-6.6°C	-5.2°C	-2.6°C	0.9°C	3.6°C	4.1°C	2.6°C	0.6°C	-4.8°C
Feels Like	-15.3°C	-14.7°C	-14°C	-13.5°C	-12.3°C	-9.3°C	-4.8°C	-1.1°C	-0.1°C	-1.2°C	-3.2°C	-9.5°C

Tuesday	00:00	02:00	04:00	06:00	08:00	10:00	12:00	14:00	16:00	18:00	20:00	22:00

	Overcast	Overcast	Partly Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Sunny	Cloudy	Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Clear	Clear
Temp	-1.6°C	-1.5°C	-2°C	-2.3°C	-1.2°C	1°C	3.5°C	5.1°C	4.9°C	3.5°C	5.8°C	2.9°C
Feels Like	-5.8°C	-5.8°C	-6.2°C	-6.3°C	-5°C	-2.8°C	-0.1°C	1.8°C	2.1°C	1.1°C	2.9°C	-0.7°C

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