Welcome to Blackwell

Blackwell is a small village located in the county of Cumbria, England. It is situated on the eastern shore of Lake Windermere, which is the largest natural lake in England. The village is known for its stunning views of the lake and the surrounding hills, making it a popular destination for tourists. Blackwell is also home to a number of historic buildings, including the Blackwell House, which is a Grade I listed building.

The Blackwell House is a stunning example of Arts and Crafts architecture, which was popular in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The house was designed by the architect Baillie Scott and was built in 1900 for Sir Edward Holt, a wealthy Manchester businessman. The house is now open to the public and is run by the Lakeland Arts Trust. Visitors can explore the house and its beautiful gardens, which offer stunning views of Lake Windermere.

Blackwell is also home to a number of other historic buildings, including the St. Cuthbert's Church, which dates back to the 12th century. The church is located on a hill overlooking the village and offers stunning views of the surrounding countryside. Visitors can explore the church and its beautiful stained glass windows, which were designed by the famous artist Edward Burne-Jones. Blackwell is a charming village that offers visitors a glimpse into the rich history and culture of Cumbria.

Local Weather

Moderate rain

Temp: 9.2°C

Feels Like: 5.4°C

Wind: 19.5 MPH

Wind Dir: SW

Local Schools

School	Details
Upperby Primary School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Paula Burns	Uldale Road Upperby Carlisle Cumbria CA2 4JT 01228815460 School Website
Cummersdale School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Gareth Jones	Cummersdale Carlisle Cumbria CA2 6BD 01228592087 School Website
St Margaret Mary Catholic Primary School, Carlisle Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Luke Denny	Kirklands Road Carlisle Cumbria CA2 4JD 1228401800 School Website
Gillford Centre Pupil Referral Unit Ages:5-16 Head Teacher Mr Rachel Clark	Upperby Road Carlisle Cumbria CA2 4JE 01228226957 School Website
Petteril Bank School Academy Converter Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Mrs Lisa Bland	Burnett Road Carlisle Cumbria CA1 3BX 1228631650 School Website
The Bishop Harvey Goodwin School Church Of England Voluntary Aided Voluntary Aided School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Sarah Nuttall	Harold Street Currock Carlisle Cumbria CA2 4HG 01228590794 School Website
Robert Ferguson Primary School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Graham Frost	East Dale Street Denton Holme Carlisle Cumbria CA2 5LA 01228535091 School Website
Inglewood Infant School Community School Ages:2-7 Head Teacher Mrs Deborah Boekestein	School Road Harraby Carlisle Cumbria CA1 3LX 01228558774 School Website
Inglewood Junior School Community School Ages:7-11 Head Teacher Mr David Grimshaw	Arnside Road Harraby Carlisle Cumbria CA1 3QA 01228595426 School Website
Newlaithes Infant School Community School Ages:4-7 Head Teacher Mrs Julie Willows	Langrigg Road Carlisle Cumbria CA2 6DX 01228525756 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Carlisle Court Square, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA1 1QZ 1.82 Miles

Dalston Station Road, Dalston, Cumbria, CA5 7LT 2.54 Miles

Wetheral Wetheral, Wetheral, Cumbria, CA4 8JP 4.25 Miles

Armathwaite Station Road, Armathwaite, Cumbria, CA4 9PL 7.58 Miles

Wigton Station Road, Wigton, Cumbria, CA7 9BA 9.51 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Barry's Taxi 07766 700020 103 Cant Cr, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA2 4JJ 0.92 Miles
Metro Taxis 01228 522088 Norfolk Street, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA2 5JA 1.48 Miles
Beeline Taxis 01228 534440 35 London Road, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA1 2JZ 1.64 Miles
Radio Taxis 01228 527575 Unit 10 Robert Street, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA2 5AN 1.67 Miles
Carlisle Drivers 01228 515818 Stephenson Road, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA1 3NX 1.69 Miles
Cook Alastair 01228 401022 74 Edgehill Rd, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA1 3PR 1.71 Miles
Prestige Taxi 07928 679598 Argyll Drive, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA1 3PB 1.73 Miles
Executive Cars 01228 524010 310 Warwick Road, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA1 2BX 2.23 Miles
Executive Cabs Ltd 01228 529957 410 Warwick Road, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA1 2RU 2.32 Miles
Prestige Travel Carlisle 07783 746060 37 Yewdale Road, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA2 7SP 2.40 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Low Moor Ave. Blackwell D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Lowry Street D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Lamb Street D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Mount Pleasant Po Weekday Last Collection:16:30 Saturday Last Collection:11:45 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Brisco Road D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
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Manor Road D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Currock Park Avenue D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Upperby Road D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Durdar Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:09:30
Harraby Green Bus. Park D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Currock Po Weekday Last Collection:16:45 Saturday Last Collection:12:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Red Bank Terrace D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Brisco (Sdc) Weekday Last Collection:11:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:30
North Street D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Dr Britton 42 Blackwell Road 01228 531975	42 Blackwell Road Carlisle Cumbria CA2 4EQ
Cumbria Health On Call Extended Access 01228 514830	Hilltop Heights London Road Carlisle Cumbria CA1 2NS
Carlisle Healthcare South	Site 1 Locke Road Durranhill Industrial Estate Carlisle CA1 3UB
Morton Surgery	Langrigg Road Carlisle Cumbria CA2 6DT
Fusehill Medical Practice 01228 527559	Fusehill Medical Centre Fusehill Street Carlisle Cumbria CA1 2HE

Local Stores

Carlisle
26a Blackwell Road
Carlisle
Cumbria
CA2 4EQ
01228 522701
shop.7298@coop.co.uk
Store Website
1.23 miles

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SPAR Lamb Street
36
Lamb Street
Upperby
Carlisle
CA2 4NS
01228 515523
Store Website
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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Falcon Veterinary Group
330 London Road Carlisle Cumbria CA1 3ER 01228 558833 info@falconvet.co.uk Website 1.38 miles
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Coomara Veterinary Practice
Chertsey House Chertsey Grove Carlisle Cumbria CA1 2QX 01228 524740 admin@coomara.co.uk Website 1.39 miles

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Richard Martin House
275 Wigton Road Carlisle Cumbria CA2 6JY 01228521393 support@cr-vets.co.uk Website 1.83 miles

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Ashlea Veterinary Centre Ltd
Unit 2B Port Road Business Park Carlisle Cumbria CA2 7AF 01228 549177 vetsoffice@ashleavets.co.uk Website 2.36 miles
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Craig Robinson Vets Ltd
6 Wavell Drive Rosehill Industrial Estate Carlisle Cumbria CA1 2ST 01228 521393 support@cr-vets.co.uk Website 2.47 miles
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Coomara Veterinary Practice
Coomara Carleton Carlisle Cumbria CA4 0BU 01228 524740 coomara@coomara.co.uk 2.80 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 3.11 miles

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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 8.43 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 9.68 miles Brampton

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Holcombe Hill
The Walk Starts From A Public Footpath Opposite A Free Carpark Down From The Shoulder Of Mutton Pub. The Path Leads To A Cobbled Road, Take A Right And Then A Left To Go Up The Hill. There Is A Open Flat Incline Path For Wheel Chairs And Prams Etc. At The Top Of The Hill Is Peel Tower, On Some Days You Can Go Up It. Otherwise At The Top Is Marshy And Can Be Windy And Damp. Beautiful Heather And Scenery To Be Enjoyed. Approx An Hour And Half Walk. Fir Bank Skirsgill Ln Eamont Bridge Penrith CA10 2BQ 16.56 miles 300 Yards Down From Shoulder Of Mutton Theres Is A Small Car Park . On The Other Side Of The Road There Is A Public Footpath That Leads To A Cobble Road. Follow Up The Hill.

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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 18.63 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.

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 20.11 miles Keswick Is Located In The North Of The Lake District National Park And Is Well-Signposted.

Weather Forecast

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