Welcome to Thomas Close

Thomas Close is a small village located in the county of Cumbria, England. It is situated in the northern part of the county, close to the Scottish border. The village is surrounded by beautiful countryside and is a popular destination for tourists who come to enjoy the stunning scenery and peaceful atmosphere. The village has a rich history and is home to a number of historic buildings and landmarks, including the Thomas Close Castle, which dates back to the 12th century.

The village of Thomas Close is known for its friendly and welcoming community. The locals are proud of their village and are always happy to share their knowledge and love of the area with visitors. There are a number of local businesses in the village, including a post office, a pub, and a small grocery store. The village also has a primary school, which serves the local community and surrounding areas.

One of the main attractions of Thomas Close is the beautiful countryside that surrounds the village. The area is home to a number of walking and cycling trails, which offer visitors the chance to explore the stunning scenery and wildlife of the area. There are also a number of local attractions, including the Thomas Close Castle, which is open to the public and offers guided tours of the historic building. Overall, Thomas Close is a charming and picturesque village that is well worth a visit for anyone looking to experience the beauty and history of Cumbria.

Local Schools

School	Details
Stramongate Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Matthew Beresford	Blackhall Road Kendal Cumbria LA9 4BT 01539725073 School Website
Kendal Nursery School La Nursery School Ages:2-4 Head Teacher Ms Alyssa Dobbs	Brantfield Queens Road Kendal Cumbria LA9 4PH 01539730800 School Website
South Lakes Academy Other Independent Special School Ages:11-25 Head Teacher Mrs Tunde Christie	Riverside Centre Yard 39 Highgate Kendal Cumbria LA9 4ED 1539721487 School Website
St Thomass C Of E Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Maggie Cole	Kendal Green Kendal Cumbria LA9 5PP 01539737373 School Website
Cambian Whinfell School Other Independent Special School Ages:11-19 Head Teacher Mrs Patricia Sandham	110 Windermere Road Kendal Cumbria LA9 5EZ 1539723322 School Website
Ghyllside Primary School Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Huw Davies	Gillinggate Kendal Cumbria LA9 4JB 01539814930 School Website
Sandgate School Community Special School Ages:3-19 Head Teacher Ms Daniel Hinton	Sandylands Road Kendal Cumbria LA9 6JG 01539792100 School Website
The Queen Katherine School Academy Converter Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mr Jon Hayes	Appleby Road Kendal Cumbria LA9 6PJ 01539743900 School Website
Kendal College Further Education Ages:16-99 Head Teacher Mr Graham Wilkinson	Milnthorpe Road Kendal Cumbria LA9 5AY 1539814700
Vicarage Park C Of E Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Miss Katie Green	Vicarage Drive Kendal Cumbria LA9 5BP 01539735442 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Kendal Station Road, Kendal, Cumbria, LA9 6BT 0.33 Miles

Burneside Station Road, Burneside, Cumbria, LA9 6RD 1.74 Miles

Oxenholme Lake District Oxenholme Road, Oxenholme, Cumbria, LA9 7HF 2.15 Miles

Staveley Station Road, Staveley, Cumbria, LA8 9NG 4.04 Miles

Windermere Station Precinct, Windermere, Cumbria, LA23 1AH 7.05 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
K Cars 01539 731000 Stricklandgate, Kendal, Cumbria, LA9 4RA 0.17 Miles
Castle Taxis 01539 726233 Unit 25 Dockray Hall Road, Kendal, Cumbria, LA9 4RU 0.29 Miles
Airport Services (Uk) Ltd 01539 724658 Mintsfeet Road South, Kendal, Cumbria, LA9 6ND 0.30 Miles
Town Taxis Kendal 07896 055583 19 Mint Dale, Kendal, Cumbria, LA9 6DG 0.48 Miles
Lady Cab 01539 735086 49 Sparrowmire La, Kendal, Cumbria, LA9 5PU 0.48 Miles
G And A Taxis 01539 728259 2 Applerigg, Kendal, Cumbria, LA9 6EA 0.53 Miles
Solo Taxis 01539 730046 7 Broad Ing Crescent, Kendal, Cumbria, LA9 6HA 0.65 Miles
Crown Taxis 01539 732181 42 Kirkbarrow, Kendal, Cumbria, LA9 5DE 0.78 Miles
Steel Taxis 01539 724217 32 Langdale Cres, Kendal, Cumbria, LA9 6JU 0.83 Miles
Ace Taxis 01539 733430 38 Milnthorpe Rd, Kendal, Cumbria, LA9 5AU 0.85 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Kendal Post Office Collection Today available until:18:30 Weekday Last Collection:18:30 Saturday Last Collection:11:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
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Kendal Green Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Serpentine Road Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Burneside Road Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Finkle Street Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Stramongate Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Wildman Street Collection Today available until:16:45 Weekday Last Collection:16:45 Saturday Last Collection:11:45 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Highgate Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Castle Crescent Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Mintsfeet Industrial Estate Collection Today available until:17:30 Weekday Last Collection:17:30 Saturday Last Collection:12:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Mintsfeet Industrial Estate Collection Today available until:17:30 Weekday Last Collection:17:30 Saturday Last Collection:12:30
Beast Banks Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Windermere Road Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Aynam Road Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Station House Surgery 01539 722660	Station House Surgery Station Road Kendal Cumbria LA9 6SA
Captain French Surgery 01539 720241	The Gillinggate Centre Gillinggate Kendal Cumbria LA9 4JE
Captain French Surgery - Covid Local Vaccination Service	The Gillinggate Centre Gillinggate Kendal LA9 4JE
Captain French Surgery - Covid Local Vaccination Service 2	The Gillinggate Centre Gillinggate Kendal LA9 4JE
Dr Howse 01539 722124	Helme Chase Surgery Burton Road Kendal Cumbria LA9 7HR

Local Stores

Windermere
2 Oak Street
Windermere
Cumbria
LA23 1EN
01539 443021
Store Website
7.07 miles

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SPAR Sandylands
37
Sandylands Road
Sandylands
Kendal
LA9 6EU
01539 720909
Store Website
0.5 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Highgate Vets At Beezon Road
Unit 1 Beezon Road Trading Estate Beezon Road Kendal Cumbria LA9 6BW 01539 887988 enquiries@highgate-vets.co.uk Website 0.27 miles
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Highgate Veterinary Clinic
173 Highgate Kendal Cumbria LA9 4EN 01539 721344 enquiries@highgate-vets.co.uk Website 0.49 miles
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Companion Care (Kendal) Ltd
Inside Pets At Home Unit 4, South Lakeland Retail Park Kingston Lisle Kendal Cumbria LA9 6DU 01539742910 kendal@vets4pets.com 0.93 miles

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Westmorland Veterinary Group
Riverside Business Park Natland Road Kendal Cumbria LA9 7SX 01539 722692 office@westmorland-vets.co.uk Website 1.29 miles
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Yan Farm Health Ltd
The Workshop Bleaze Farm Old Hutton Kendal Cumbria LA8 0LU 01539 327000 office@yanfarmhealth.co.uk Website 3.29 miles

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Forrest Home Vets
Moresdale Hall East Lambrigg Kendal Cumbria LA8 0DH 01539 824707 admin@forresthomevets.com Website 4.84 miles

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Local Dog Walks

Windermere
Windermere Lake Is 10.5 Miles Long, One Mile Wide And 220 Feet Deep, Making It The Largest Natural Lake In England. It Is Surrounded By Mountain Peaks And Villages, Including Bowness-On-Windermere. LA22 0LR 8.07 miles Take The B5285 From Hawkshead To Far Sawrey. Continue On Through Far Sawrey And Follow The Signs To Windermere.

Gummers How
Gummers How Carpark Staveley-In-Cartmel Lancashire 8.45 miles Gummers How Carpark Staveley-In-Cartmel, Ulverston La12 8Nw

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High Dam
High Dam Is A Picturesque Tarn Close To Finsthwaite And Lakeside At The Southern End Of Windermere. LA12 8BJ 9.62 miles Take The A590 From Newby Bridge, With Signs To Barrow-In-Furness And Ulverston. Take The Bridge Over The River Leven Toward Hawkshead. Head For Finsthwaite Village And The Car Park Located A Little To The North.

Skelghyll Woods
A Walk Through Woodlands, With Views Over Lake Windermere. LA22 0DH 10.82 miles From Ambleside, Take The A591 Towards Windermere. Turn Into The Car Park On The Edge Of Ambleside, On The Left Next To The Fisherbeck Hotel.

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Tarn Hows
A Circular Walk Amongst The Trees And Around The Edge Of The Water’S Edge Of The Tarn. LA22 0PP 11.68 miles From Ambleside, Take The B5286 To Hawkshead, Following The Signs To Hawkshead Hill, The Signs For Tarn Hows.

Tarn Hows
Unnamed Road Ambleside Lancashire LA22 0PP 12.14 miles

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