Welcome to Houghton

Houghton is a small village located in the county of Cumbria, England. It is situated in the Lake District National Park, which is known for its stunning natural beauty and picturesque landscapes. The village is surrounded by rolling hills, lush green forests, and crystal-clear lakes, making it an ideal destination for nature lovers and outdoor enthusiasts.

One of the main attractions of Houghton is the Houghton Hall Garden Centre, which is a popular destination for visitors. The garden centre offers a wide range of plants, flowers, and gardening supplies, as well as a café and gift shop. The centre also hosts regular events and workshops, such as gardening classes and craft fairs, making it a great place to visit for both locals and tourists.

Another popular attraction in Houghton is the Houghton Mill, which is a historic watermill that dates back to the 18th century. The mill has been restored and is now open to the public, offering guided tours and demonstrations of the milling process. Visitors can also explore the surrounding countryside, which is home to a variety of wildlife and offers stunning views of the surrounding landscape. Overall, Houghton is a charming village that offers a unique blend of natural beauty, history, and culture, making it a must-visit destination for anyone traveling to Cumbria.

Local Schools

School	Details
Houghton C Of E School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Stephen Johnston	Jackson Road Houghton Carlisle Cumbria CA3 0PA 01228593992 School Website
James Rennie School Academy Special Converter Ages:3-19 Head Teacher Mr Kris Williams	California Road Kingstown Carlisle Cumbria CA3 0BU 1228554280 School Website
Kingmoor Junior School Community School Ages:7-11 Head Teacher Mr Hayley Stewart	Liddle Close Lowry Hill Carlisle Cumbria CA3 0DU 01228409715 School Website
Kingmoor Nursery And Infant School Community School Ages:3-7 Head Teacher Mrs Nicola Corfield	Hether Drive Lowry Hill Carlisle Cumbria CA3 0ES 01228558892 School Website
Stanwix School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Kuldip Mcmullan	Church Street Stanwix Carlisle Cumbria CA3 9DW 01228596069 School Website
Austin Friars Other Independent School Ages:3-19 Head Teacher Mr Matthew Harris	Etterby Scaur Carlisle Cumbria CA3 9PB 01228528042 School Website
Newman Catholic School Voluntary Aided School Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mr John Mcauley	Lismore Place Carlisle Cumbria CA1 1NA 01228404942 School Website
Trinity School Academy Converter Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Co Headteacher Joanne Hawkin	Strand Road Carlisle Cumbria CA1 1JB 01228516051 School Website
Blackford C Of E Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Linda Smith	Blackford Carlisle Cumbria CA6 4ES 01228674614 School Website
Richard Rose Central Academy Academy Sponsor Led Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mr Dan Markham	Victoria Place Carlisle Cumbria CA1 1LY 01228822060 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Carlisle Court Square, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA1 1QZ 2.46 Miles

Wetheral Wetheral, Wetheral, Cumbria, CA4 8JP 4.65 Miles

Dalston Station Road, Dalston, Cumbria, CA5 7LT 6.10 Miles

Gretna Green Station Road, Off Glasgow Road, Gretna Green, Dumfries And Galloway, DG16 5HF 8.00 Miles

Brampton (Cumbria) [Un-Named Lane Off A689], Near Brampton, Cumbria, CA8 1HW 8.90 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Go Green Car 0844 875 9757 Wakefield Road, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA3 0HE 0.97 Miles
Border Cars Business Centre 01228 882255 Grears Hill Road, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA3 0HA 1.10 Miles
Carwhinley Cars 01228 674002 Harker Industrial Units, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA6 4DN 1.29 Miles
City Taxis 01228 520000 Westmoor Road, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA3 0HD 1.32 Miles
Executive Cars 01228 524010 310 Warwick Road, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA1 2BX 2.25 Miles
Radio Taxis 01228 527575 Millrace Road, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA2 5RS 2.27 Miles
Executive Cabs Ltd 01228 529957 410 Warwick Road, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA1 2RU 2.39 Miles
Radio Taxis 01228 527575 Unit 10 Robert Street, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA2 5AN 2.60 Miles
Beeline Taxis 01228 534440 35 London Road, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA1 2JZ 2.64 Miles
John Forster Bobcat Hire 01228 675339 Stoneknowe Villa, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA6 4LS 2.73 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Houghton Road North D Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Houghton Po Collection Today available until:16:45 Weekday Last Collection:16:45 Saturday Last Collection:11:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
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Brunstock D Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:09:30
Knells (Sdc) Collection Today available until:11:00 Weekday Last Collection:11:00 Saturday Last Collection:08:00
Newfield Drive D Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Kingstown Po Collection Today available until:17:15 Weekday Last Collection:17:15 Saturday Last Collection:11:45 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Windsor Way D Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Whiteclosegate D Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
St Peters Drive D Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Wm. Morrisons (Sdc) Collection Today available until:17:00 Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:13:15 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Woodlands Close D Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Kingstown Ind Est North Collection Today available until:18:00 Weekday Last Collection:18:00 Saturday Last Collection:13:15 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Kingstown North Meter Box Collection Today available until:18:00 Weekday Last Collection:18:00 Saturday Last Collection:13:15
Kingstown South Meter Box Collection Today available until:18:00 Weekday Last Collection:18:00 Saturday Last Collection:13:15

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
North Carlisle Medical Practice	Eden Street Carlisle Cumbria CA3 9JZ
North Carlisle Medical Practice - Covid Local Vaccination Service	Eden Street Carlisle CA3 9JZ
North Carlisle Medical Practice - Covid Local Vaccination Service 2	Eden Street Carlisle CA3 9JZ
Dr Horne 15 Scotland Road 1228533872	15 Scotland Road Carlisle Cumbria CA3 9HR
Spencer Street Surgery - Covid Local Vaccination Service	10-12 Spencer Street Carlisle CA1 1BP

Local Stores

Denton Street
Denton Street
Carlisle
Cumbria
CA2 5EN
01228 531056
Store Website
2.78 miles

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SPAR Kingstown
Kingstown Filling Sation
Kingstown Road
Carlisle
CA3 0BN
01228 523031
Store Website
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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Eden Veterinary Centre
213 Kingstown Road Carlisle Cumbria CA3 0BB 01228 541999 Website 0.88 miles

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Carlisle Vets4pets Ltd
Unit C 54 Scotland Road Carlisle Cumbria CA3 9DB 01228 547956 carlisle@vets4pets.com Website 1.44 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 2.34 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 2.59 miles
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Coomara Veterinary Practice
Chertsey House Chertsey Grove Carlisle Cumbria CA1 2QX 01228 524740 admin@coomara.co.uk Website 3.17 miles

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Richard Martin House
275 Wigton Road Carlisle Cumbria CA2 6JY 01228521393 support@cr-vets.co.uk Website 3.59 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 1.69 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 6.94 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

Talkin Tarn
Its A Quiet Park With A Lake Away From Roads. B6413 8.38 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 20.29 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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Greenlee Lough
NE47 7AN 21.61 miles Follow The B6318 To The Crossroads With The National Park Centre At Once Brewed. Take The Turning Signposted Steel Rigg.

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 22.69 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.

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