Welcome to Farlam

Farlam is a small village located in the county of Cumbria, England. It is situated approximately 5 miles east of Brampton and 9 miles east of Carlisle. The village is surrounded by beautiful countryside and is home to a number of historic buildings and landmarks. One of the most notable landmarks in Farlam is the St. Thomas a Becket Church, which dates back to the 12th century. The church is known for its impressive architecture and stunning stained glass windows.

Farlam is also home to a number of walking and cycling trails, which offer visitors the opportunity to explore the surrounding countryside. The village is situated close to the Hadrian's Wall Path, which is a popular walking route that follows the route of the historic Hadrian's Wall. The path offers stunning views of the surrounding countryside and is a great way to explore the area.

In addition to its natural beauty and historic landmarks, Farlam is also home to a number of local businesses and amenities. The village has a post office, a village hall, and a number of small shops and cafes. There are also a number of local pubs and restaurants, which offer visitors the opportunity to sample some of the local cuisine and enjoy a drink with friends and family. Overall, Farlam is a charming village that offers visitors a unique glimpse into the history and culture of Cumbria.

Local Weather

Partly Cloudy

Temp: 14.5°C

Feels Like: 11.9°C

Wind: 4.9 MPH

Wind Dir: WSW

Local Schools

School	Details
Hallbankgate Village School Foundation School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Miss Clare Hutton	Hallbankgate Brampton Cumbria CA8 2NJ 01697746237 School Website
Brampton Primary School Foundation School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Richard Clark	Sawmill Lane Brampton Cumbria CA8 1BZ 01697742158 School Website
Castle Carrock School Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Ms Anna Carroll	Castle Carrock Brampton Cumbria CA8 9LU 01228670393 School Website
William Howard School Academy Converter Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mr Kath Pigdon	Longtown Road Brampton Cumbria CA8 1AR 01697745700 School Website
Kirby Moor School Other Independent Special School Ages:7-18 Head Teacher Mrs Karen Blaylock	Longtown Road Brampton Cumbria CA8 2AB 1697742598
Hayton C Of E Primary School Foundation School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Sarah Threlkeld-Brown	Hayton Brampton Cumbria CA8 9HR 01228670491 School Website
Lanercost C Of E Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs A Wilkinson	Lanercost Brampton Cumbria CA8 2HL 0 169772702 School Website
Irthington Village School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Lynn Harrison	Irthington Carlisle Cumbria CA6 4NJ 01228212050 School Website
Warwick Bridge Primary School Foundation School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Mark Ashton	Warwick Bridge Carlisle Cumbria CA4 8RE 01228560390 School Website
Lees Hill C Of E School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Fiona Stobbart	Lees Hill Brampton Cumbria CA8 2BB 0 169772577 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Brampton (Cumbria) [Un-Named Lane Off A689], Near Brampton, Cumbria, CA8 1HW 0.81 Miles

Wetheral Wetheral, Wetheral, Cumbria, CA4 8JP 6.09 Miles

Armathwaite Station Road, Armathwaite, Cumbria, CA4 9PL 8.48 Miles

Carlisle Court Square, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA1 1QZ 9.74 Miles

Haltwhistle Station Road, Haltwhistle, Northumberland, NE49 0AH 9.80 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Brampton Cars 016977 42851 5 Irthing Walk, Brampton, Cumbria, CA8 1PH 2.05 Miles
Airbus 2000 016977 3735 Beck Lane, Brampton, Cumbria, CA8 1NF 2.16 Miles
Wetherall Taxis 01228 561112 17 Faustin Hill, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA4 8JZ 6.19 Miles
John Forster Bobcat Hire 01228 675339 Stoneknowe Villa, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA6 4LS 7.61 Miles
Executive Cabs Ltd 01228 529957 410 Warwick Road, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA1 2RU 8.57 Miles
Cook Alastair 01228 401022 74 Edgehill Rd, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA1 3PR 8.67 Miles
Prestige Taxi 07928 679598 Argyll Drive, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA1 3PB 8.73 Miles
Executive Cars 01228 524010 310 Warwick Road, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA1 2BX 8.86 Miles
Carlisle Drivers 01228 515818 Stephenson Road, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA1 3NX 8.87 Miles
Turnbull Taxis 01434 320105 36 Westlands, Haltwhistle, Northumberland, NE49 9BS 9.32 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
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Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Brampton Medical Practice 01697 72551	Brampton Medical Practice 4 Market Place, Brampton Carlisle Cumbria CA8 1NL
White Lion	17 High Cross Street Brampton CA8 1RP
Brampton Community Centre - Covid Local Vaccination Service	Union Lane Brampton CA8 1BX
Brampton Community Centre - Covid Local Vaccination Service 2	Union Lane Brampton CA8 1BX
Dr Weaving Beech House 01228 560854	Beech House Corby Hill Carlisle Cumbria CA4 8PL

Local Stores

Brampton
1-7 Main Street
Brampton
Cumbria
CA8 1RS
01697 745910
shop.4906@coop.co.uk
Store Website
2.08 miles

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SPAR Market Place Brampton
28 Market Place
Brampton
CA8 1RW
01697 73973
Store Website
2.1 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Capontree Veterinary Centre
Greenhill Brampton Cumbria CA8 1SU 01697 72318 info@capontreevets.co.uk Website 2.20 miles
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Solway Equine Vets Ltd
Office No 3 Geltside Farm Brampton Cumbria CA8 1TA info@solwayequinevets.co.uk Website 2.40 miles

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Oak Tree Surgery
Orchard Yard Wetheral Carlisle Cumbria CA4 8JA 01228 710208 vets@paragonvet.com Website 6.99 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 8.23 miles
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Coomara Veterinary Practice
Coomara Carleton Carlisle Cumbria CA4 0BU 01228 524740 coomara@coomara.co.uk 8.49 miles

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Falcon Veterinary Group
330 London Road Carlisle Cumbria CA1 3ER 01228 558833 info@falconvet.co.uk Website 8.95 miles
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Local Dog Walks

Talkin Tarn
Its A Quiet Park With A Lake Away From Roads. B6413 0.77 miles Brampton

Location what3words pleaser.inform.motel

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 2.21 miles Access Via A69, Take The Turning 'Hayton And Town Head - Car Park For The Woods Is About 200 Yards From The Turn

Location what3words udder.dreading.scoots

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 10.33 miles

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Greenlee Lough
NE47 7AN 12.97 miles Follow The B6318 To The Crossroads With The National Park Centre At Once Brewed. Take The Turning Signposted Steel Rigg.

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 18.83 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.

Location what3words neatly.informal.factories

Falstone
A Walk Around Riverbanks And An Old Railway Line, In Use Between 1862-1958. The Railway Line Was Once Part Of The Border Counties Railway. NE48 1AA 20.64 miles Leave The A69 & Take The A6079 North. Turn Left Onto The B6318 To Chollerford, Then Take The B6320 To Bellingham, At The Roundabout. Turn Left From Bellingham & Follow The Signs For Kielder Water & Forest. Just Before The Reservoir, Turn Right Into Falstone.

Weather Forecast

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Temp	19.1°C	18.3°C	17.9°C	17.4°C	19.5°C	22.9°C	27.6°C	29°C	29.4°C	27.4°C	22.4°C	19.1°C
Feels Like	17.1°C	16.8°C	16.4°C	15.7°C	17.5°C	21.2°C	29.1°C	30.2°C	30°C	27.9°C	22.8°C	19.3°C

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Temp	17.8°C	17.3°C	16.9°C	16.6°C	19.4°C	23.6°C	26.7°C	28.9°C	29.7°C	29.1°C	24.2°C	20.7°C
Feels Like	18.3°C	17.9°C	17.8°C	17.5°C	21°C	24.9°C	27.5°C	29.3°C	29.8°C	29.3°C	24.4°C	20.9°C

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Temp	19.1°C	18.1°C	17.6°C	17.2°C	20.3°C	25.1°C	28.5°C	30.6°C	31.3°C	30.4°C	24.5°C	21.7°C
Feels Like	19.3°C	18.5°C	18°C	17.4°C	21.2°C	26.6°C	29.3°C	30.7°C	31.2°C	30.3°C	24.2°C	21.2°C

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