Welcome to Whittington

Whittington is a small village located in the county of Lancashire, England. It is situated near the city of Lancaster and is known for its beautiful countryside and historic landmarks. The village has a population of around 500 people and is a popular destination for tourists who want to experience the rural charm of Lancashire.

One of the most notable landmarks in Whittington is the medieval castle that dates back to the 12th century. The castle was built by the Norman baron, Roger de Poitou, and was later owned by the powerful de Lacy family. Today, the castle is a popular tourist attraction and is open to the public for guided tours. Visitors can explore the castle's ruins and learn about its fascinating history.

In addition to the castle, Whittington is also home to several other historic buildings, including St. Michael's Church, which dates back to the 14th century. The church is known for its beautiful stained glass windows and impressive architecture. Overall, Whittington is a charming village that offers visitors a glimpse into Lancashire's rich history and natural beauty.

Local Weather

Cloudy

Temp: 6.5°C

Feels Like: 3.8°C

Wind: 8.5 MPH

Wind Dir: SSW

Local Schools

School	Details
Queen Elizabeth School Academy Converter Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mr Cathy O'neill	Kirkby Lonsdale Cumbria LA6 2HJ 01524271275 School Website
Queen Elizabeth Studio School Studio Schools Ages:14-19 Head Teacher Miss Catherine O'neill	Kirkby Lonsdale LA6 2HJ 1524271275 School Website
St Marys C Of E Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Brian Jones	Kendal Road Kirkby Lonsdale Carnforth Cumbria LA6 2DN 01524271334 School Website
Underley Garden School Other Independent Special School Ages:5-19 Head Teacher Mr April Boyd	Kirkby Lonsdale Carnforth Cumbria LA6 2DZ 01524271569 School Website
Casterton Sedbergh Preparatory School Other Independent School Ages:3-13 Head Teacher Mr William Newman	Kirkby Lonsdale Kirkby Lonsdale Cumbria LA6 2SG 01524279200 School Website
Leck St Peters Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Kerry Stafford-Roberts	Leck Carnforth Lancashire LA6 2JD 01524271538 School Website
Arkholme Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Joy Ingram	Arkholme Carnforth Lancashire LA6 1AU 01524221418 School Website
Melling St Wilfrid Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Fiona Ip	Lodge Lane Melling Carnforth Lancashire LA6 2RE 01524221538 School Website
Burton Morewood C Of E Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Richard Wilson	Main Street Burton Carnforth Cumbria LA6 1ND 01524781627 School Website
Oneschool Global Uk Lancaster Campus Other Independent School Ages:7-18 Head Teacher Mrs Zoë Neesham	Melling Road Hornby Lancaster Lancashire LA2 8LH 1524222159 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Wennington Off B6480, Wennington, Lancashire, LA2 8PB 4.09 Miles

Bentham Station Road, Bentham, Lancashire, LA2 7LF 6.07 Miles

Carnforth Market Street, Carnforth, Lancashire, LA5 9ET 7.36 Miles

Silverdale Red Bridge Lane, Silverdale, Lancashire, LA5 0SW 7.77 Miles

Arnside Station Road, Arnside, Cumbria, LA5 0HQ 8.75 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Twentyfourseven Taxis 015242 73395 Mews Cottage, Carnforth, Lancashire, LA6 2HS 2.10 Miles
Burton Taxi 01524 782842 63 St James Dr, Carnforth, Lancashire, LA6 1HY 4.51 Miles
Swish Travel 015395 67659 4 Main Street, Kendal, Cumbria, LA8 0EU 6.53 Miles
Airports Northwest 015395 67659 4 Main Street, Kendal, Cumbria, LA8 0EU 6.53 Miles
Chelle's Cabs 07816 353184 7 Westover Road, Carnforth, Lancashire, LA5 9QT 6.72 Miles
Churchill Historic Cars 01524 734883 12 Church Hill Avenue, Carnforth, Lancashire, LA5 9NU 6.97 Miles
Aceofmace Taxis 015395 61580 Wildrose Endmoor, Kendal, Cumbria, LA8 0EW 7.21 Miles
Kent Estuary Travel 015395 62917 2A Beetham Rd, Milnthorpe, Cumbria, LA7 7QR 7.24 Miles
Oggys Cabs 01524 732221 19 Prince Av, Carnforth, Lancashire, LA5 9AD 7.29 Miles
Jocks Cabs 01524 727777 47 Kings Drive, Carnforth, Lancashire, LA5 9AN 7.32 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
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Kirkby Lonsdale Post Office Collection Today available until:11:15 Weekday Last Collection:16:45 Saturday Last Collection:11:15 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
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Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Lunesdale Surgery - Covid Local Vaccination Service	Wellington Court Kirkby Lonsdale Carnforth LA6 2HQ
Lunesdale Surgery - Covid Local Vaccination Service 2	Wellington Court Kirkby Lonsdale Carnforth LA6 2HQ
Lunesdale Surgery 01524 271210	The Lunesdale Surgery Kirkby Lonsdale Nr Carnforth Lancashire LA6 2HQ
West View Surgery	Lancaster Road Hornby Lancaster Lancashire LA2 8JS
Bentham Medical Practice 01524 261202	Bentham Medical Practice Grasmere Dr,High Bentham Lancaster LA2 7JP

Local Stores

High Bentham
Main Street
Bentham
Lancaster
North Yorkshire
LA2 7HE
01524 261207
Store Website
6.04 miles

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SPAR Kirkby Lonsdale
69
Main Street
Kirkby Lonsdale
LA6 2AH
01524 271260
Store Website
1.6 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Westmorland Veterinary Group
Tithe Barn Veterinary Centre Kendal Road Kirkby Lonsdale Cumbria LA6 2HH 015242 71221 office@westmorland-vets.co.uk Website 1.59 miles
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North West Equine Vets
Crabtree Farm Cow Brow Carnforth Lancashire LA6 1PJ 0808 1685580 office@nwev.co.uk Website 4.28 miles

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Carnforth Pet Care
Unit 3 Greenlands Farm Village Tewitfield Carnforth Lancashire LA6 1JH 01524 805072 info@carnforthpetcare.com Website 5.34 miles
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Farm Gate Veterinary Services Ltd
Unit 2B J36 Rural Auction Centre Crooklands Milnthorpe Cumbria LA7 7FP 01539 567 899 vet@farmgatevets.com Website 5.43 miles
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Linnaeus Veterinary Ltd T/A Kentdale Referrals
Unit 2B Moss End Business Village Crooklands Milnthorpe Cumbria LA7 7NU 015395 67241 reception@kentdalevets.co.uk Website 5.47 miles
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Dalehead Services Llp
Oak Cottages Main Street High Bentham Lancaster Lancashire LA2 7LE 01729 823538 info@daleheadvetgroup.co.uk Website 6.08 miles

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Local Dog Walks

Ingleton Waterfalls Trail
Lovely Trail Walk All Paths Are A Bit Hilly, Going Up And Down Gorges. Easy For Dogs, Some On Lead Areas Because Of Livestock. About 1 And Half Hours To Complete. Can Be Busy Weekends In Summer. 3 Bank Top Ingleton Carnforth LA6 3HD 6.10 miles

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Hyning Scout Wood
This Is A Small Woodland Area Where You Can Easily Spend A Good Hour Or So Walking Your Dogs. For Some Dogs I Would Recommend Leads Or Longlines As The Forest Is Surrounded By A Busy Road And Farmers' Fields That Sometimes Contain Livestock. There Are Plenty Of Different Routes To Take In This Forest Making For Some Interesting Walks, Although It Can Get Very Muddy In Autumn And Winter! Depending On Which Routes You Take It Can Be Quite Hilly And Treacherous Under Foot So Care Should Be Taken. Hyning Rd Lancashire 6.40 miles

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Warton Crag
A Circular Dog Friendly Walk Through Warton Crag, Carnforth, Lancashire. Starting At The Crag, The Walk Heads Up And Around To The Top Of The Crag, Passing The Rocking Stones And Warton Crag Summit And Into The Surrounding Woods. LA5 9RY 7.62 miles From East Lancashire Follow The M6 To Junction 35 Then Follow The A6 To The Traffic Lights In The Centre Of Carnforth. Turn Right And Follow The Road To Reach Warton On The Right. Look For The George Washington Pub To See A Car Park On The Left.

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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 8.79 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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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 11.66 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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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 13.94 miles

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Weather Forecast

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