Welcome to Whicham

Whicham is a small village located in the county of Cumbria, England. It is situated on the western coast of the county, near the Irish Sea. The village is surrounded by beautiful countryside and is a popular destination for tourists who come to explore the area's natural beauty. The village has a rich history, with evidence of human habitation dating back to the Bronze Age.

One of the most notable landmarks in Whicham is St. Mary's Church, which dates back to the 12th century. The church is a Grade I listed building and is known for its beautiful stained glass windows and intricate stonework. The church is still in use today and is a popular destination for visitors who come to admire its architecture and learn about its history.

In addition to its natural beauty and historic landmarks, Whicham is also known for its friendly community and welcoming atmosphere. The village has a number of local businesses, including a pub, a post office, and a village hall, which hosts a variety of events throughout the year. Whether you're looking to explore the countryside, learn about local history, or simply relax and enjoy the village's peaceful atmosphere, Whicham is a wonderful destination to visit.

Local Schools

School	Details
Black Combe Junior School Community School Ages:7-11 Head Teacher Mrs Catherine Dennison	Moor Road Millom Cumbria LA18 5DT 01229772862 School Website
Millom School Community School Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mr Matthew Savidge	Salthouse Road Millom Cumbria LA18 5AB 01229772300 School Website
Parkview Nursery School La Nursery School Ages:3-4 Head Teacher Mrs Rhiannon Hughes	St George's Road Millom Cumbria LA18 4JE 01229772840 School Website
Haverigg Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Mel Narongchai	Atkinson Street Haverigg Millom Cumbria LA18 4HA 01229772502 School Website
Millom Infant School Community School Ages:4-7 Head Teacher Mrs Deborah Wilson	Lapstone Road Millom Cumbria LA18 4LP 01229772679 School Website
St James Catholic Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Nerissa Nicholas	Lonsdale Road Millom Cumbria LA18 4AS 01229772731 School Website
Thwaites School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Jordan Emms	Hallthwaites Millom Cumbria LA18 5HP 01229772554 School Website
Captain Shaws C Of E School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Terentius Jackson	Main Street Bootle Millom Cumbria LA19 5TG 01229718279 School Website
Broughton C Of E School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Anthony Costa	Kepplewray Broughton In Furness Cumbria LA20 6BJ 01229716206 School Website
Askam Village School Foundation School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Fiona Newton	Lots Road Askam In Furness Cumbria LA16 7DA 01229462814 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Silecroft Main Street, Silecroft, Cumbria, LA18 5LP 0.52 Miles

Millom Station Road, Millom, Cumbria, LA18 4AY 2.87 Miles

Green Road [Un-Named Lane], Near The Green, Cumbria, LA18 5HR 4.00 Miles

Bootle Church Lane, Bootle, Cumbria, LA19 5TA 4.77 Miles

Foxfield Adjacent A595, Foxfield, Cumbria, LA20 6BX 4.90 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Sal's Cars 01229 776367 25 Grammers Croft, Millom, Cumbria, LA18 5EJ 2.45 Miles
Petes Taxi's 01229 774995 32 Festival Road, Millom, Cumbria, LA18 5AN 2.51 Miles
M And V Cars 01229 773085 96 Albert St, Millom, Cumbria, LA18 4AD 2.90 Miles
Sals Cars 01229 776367 50 King St, Millom, Cumbria, LA18 4EF 3.08 Miles
D And G Private Hire 01229 777399 11 Hope St, Millom, Cumbria, LA18 4JW 3.21 Miles
Andy Travel 01229 462309 8 Elliscales Av, Dalton In Furness, Cumbria, LA15 8BW 7.64 Miles
Dalton Airport Services Ltd 01229 466743 Chapel Street, Dalton In Furness, Cumbria, LA15 8SL 7.88 Miles
D And B Taxis 01229 464279 49 Queen Street, Dalton In Furness, Cumbria, LA15 8EH 7.92 Miles
Travel Xpress Taxis Dalton 01229 466333 Beckside Road, Dalton In Furness, Cumbria, LA15 8DZ 8.09 Miles
Dave And Vals Airport Service 01229 839144 Bath Street, Barrow-In-Furness, Cumbria, LA14 5TR 8.69 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Valley End No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Main Street No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Kirkstanton No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Silcroft Caravan Site No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Whitbeck No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
North Lane No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Palmers Lane No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Huddleston Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Holborn Hill No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Castle Terrace No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Field View No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Finch Street No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Millom Post Office Collection Today available until:16:45 Weekday Last Collection:16:45 Saturday Last Collection:10:45 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Haverigg Post Office Collection Today available until:16:15 Weekday Last Collection:16:15 Saturday Last Collection:10:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Millom Delivery Office Collection Today available until:17:00 Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:15 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Waterloo House Surgery - Covid Local Vaccination Service 3	Lapstone Road Millom LA18 4BY
Waterloo House Surgery - Covid Local Vaccination Service	Lapstone Road Millom LA18 4BY
Waterloo House Surgery - Covid Local Vaccination Service 2	Lapstone Road Millom LA18 4BY
Waterloo House Surgery 01229 402800	Millom Community Hospital Lapstone Road Millom Cumbria LA18 4BY
Dr B Walker Chapel Lane 01229 718711	Bootle Surgery Chapel Lane Bootle Cumbria LA19 5UE

Local Stores

Askam
Duke Street
Askam-In-Furness
Cumbria
LA16 7AA
01229 462503
shop.4588@coop.co.uk
Store Website
5.80 miles

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SPAR Millom
Duke Street
Millom
LA18 5BB
01229 773771
Store Website
2.6 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Mckinney Veterinary Practice Ltd
1 Mainsgate Road Millom Cumbria LA18 4JZ 01229 716230 3.03 miles
Amenities
Animals Treated
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Closed between 12:00 and 13:30
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Sat	closed	closed
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Mckinney Veterinary Practice Ltd
East View Church Street Broughton-In-Furness Cumbria LA20 6HJ 01229 716230 brownemckinney@aol.com 5.51 miles
Amenities
Animals Treated
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Furness Veterinary Centre
131 Market Street Dalton-In-Furness Cumbria LA15 8RG 01229846782 info@furnessvets.co.uk Website 7.97 miles
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Animals Treated
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Alexander Veterinary Centre
47-49 Hartington Street Barrow-In-Furness Cumbria LA14 5SL 01229 836516 avcreports@alexandervets.co.uk Website 8.95 miles
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Animals Treated
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Wild Side Vets
70 Abbey Road Barrow In Furness Cumbria LA14 5UB hello@wildsidevets.co.uk 9.04 miles

Animals Treated
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Grove Veterinary Centre
231-239 Rawlinson Street Barrow-In-Furness Cumbria LA14 1DW 01229 820402 admin@grovevets.com Website 9.19 miles
Amenities
Animals Treated
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Tue	08:30	19:00
Only open after 1800 for prebooked appointments
Wed	08:30	19:00
Only open after 1800 for prebooked appointments. Cat only 9-10am.
Thu	08:30	19:00
Only open after 1800 for prebooked appointments
Fri	08:30	18:00
Cat only clinic by appointment Friday afternoons.
Sat	09:00	11:00
Sun	closed	closed

Local Dog Walks

Coniston (Coppermines Valley)
This Walk, Starting From The Village Of Coniston, Takes You Up Into The Spectacular Coppermines Valley And Takes In The Copper Heart Stone And Working Waterwheel. LA21 8EH 13.91 miles Head Into Coniston On The A593. Once In The Village, Take The B5285 To The Ruskin Avenue Car Park.

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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 14.76 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.

Tarn Hows
A Circular Walk Amongst The Trees And Around The Edge Of The Water’S Edge Of The Tarn. LA22 0PP 16.03 miles From Ambleside, Take The B5286 To Hawkshead, Following The Signs To Hawkshead Hill, The Signs For Tarn Hows.

Gummers How
Gummers How Carpark Staveley-In-Cartmel Lancashire 16.04 miles Gummers How Carpark Staveley-In-Cartmel, Ulverston La12 8Nw

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Tarn Hows
Unnamed Road Ambleside Lancashire LA22 0PP 16.18 miles

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Great Langdale Valley
A Circular Walk Taking In Part Of The Cumbria Way Towards Chapel Stile And Back Along The Centre Of The Valley With Stunning Scenery Of The Langdale Pikes. LA22 9JU 17.61 miles From Ambleside, Follow Signs For Coniston On The A593. Continue On The B5343 Following Signs For Great Langdale. Pass Through Chapel Stile And Continue On The Road For 3-4 Miles.

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