Welcome to Lower Thurnham

Lower Thurnham is a small village located in the district of Lancaster, Lancashire. The village is situated on the banks of the River Lune and is surrounded by beautiful countryside. The village is known for its picturesque views and peaceful atmosphere, making it a popular destination for tourists looking to escape the hustle and bustle of city life.

One of the main attractions in Lower Thurnham is the Thurnham Hall, a Grade II listed building that dates back to the 17th century. The hall was originally built as a manor house and has since been converted into a luxury hotel. The hall is surrounded by beautiful gardens and offers stunning views of the surrounding countryside. Visitors can enjoy a relaxing stay at the hotel or simply take a stroll around the gardens and enjoy the peaceful surroundings.

Another popular attraction in Lower Thurnham is the Lancaster Canal, which runs through the village. The canal is a popular destination for boaters and walkers alike, offering stunning views of the surrounding countryside. Visitors can take a leisurely stroll along the towpath or hire a boat and explore the canal at their own pace. The canal is also home to a variety of wildlife, including ducks, swans, and herons, making it a great destination for nature lovers.

Local Schools

School	Details
Thurnham Glasson Christ Church Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Rune Duncan	School Lane Glasson Dock Lancaster Lancashire LA2 0AR 01524751425 School Website
Ellel St John The Evangelist Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Joanna Fitzgerald	Chapel Street Galgate Lancaster Lancashire LA2 0JS 01524751320 School Website
Cockerham Parochial Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Kathryn Hutchins	Main Street Cockerham Lancaster Lancashire LA2 0EF 01524791550 School Website
University Of Lancaster Higher Education Institutions Head Teacher Professor Steven Bradley	University House Bailrigg Lancaster Lancashire LA1 4YW 152465201 School Website
Overton St Helens Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Joanne Easthope	Lancaster Road Overton Morecambe Lancashire LA3 3EZ 01524858615 School Website
Crookhey Hall School Other Independent Special School Ages:10-17 Head Teacher Ms Samantha Lea	Garstang Road Cockerham Lancaster LA2 0HA 1524792618 School Website
Forton Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Lorna Boase	School Lane Forton Preston Lancashire PR3 0AS 01524791188 School Website
Scotforth St Pauls Church Of England Primary And Nursery School Voluntary Aided School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Katie Walsh	Scotforth Road Lancaster Lancashire LA1 4SE 0 152465379 School Website
Jamea Al Kauthar Other Independent School Ages:11-25 Head Teacher Mr Fazl Wadee	Ashton Road Lancaster Lancashire LA1 5AJ 1524389898 School Website
St Bernadettes Catholic Primary School Lancaster Voluntary Aided School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Donna Shoulder	Bowerham Road Lancaster Lancashire LA1 4HT 0 152463934 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Lancaster Meeting House Lane, Lancaster, Lancashire, LA1 5NW 4.25 Miles

Heysham Port Off Princess Alexandra Way, Heysham Port, Lancashire, LA3 2XE 4.74 Miles

Morecambe Central Drive, Morecambe, Lancashire, LA4 4DW 6.03 Miles

Bare Lane Bare Lane, Morecambe, Lancashire, LA4 6LL 6.03 Miles

Carnforth Market Street, Carnforth, Lancashire, LA5 9ET 10.02 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Airport Connexion 01524 751629 Briggs Brow Cottage, Lancaster, Lancashire, LA2 0BA 0.39 Miles
H1 Uk Airport Taxis 01524 751908 4 Tanhouse, Lancaster, Lancashire, LA2 0RH 1.58 Miles
Blue Sky Caterham Hire 01524 752722 Crag Hall/Ellel Grange, Lancaster, Lancashire, LA2 0HN 1.58 Miles
Aircar 01524 845845 8 Abbeyfield Clo, Lancaster, Lancashire, LA1 4NL 2.90 Miles
1St Travel Airport Transfers 01524 32688 21 Wellington Rd, Lancaster, Lancashire, LA1 4DN 3.60 Miles
Coastal Taxis 01524 424424 97A Penny Street, Lancaster, Lancashire, LA1 1XN 4.06 Miles
A To B Lancaster Taxis 01524 60000 97 Penny Street, Lancaster, Lancashire, LA1 1XN 4.06 Miles
Hollyhead Cars 01524 792113 Hollyhead House/Procter Moss Rd, Lancaster, Lancashire, LA2 9BB 4.09 Miles
8 4 8 Taxis 01524 848848 3 Mary Street, Lancaster, Lancashire, LA1 1UW 4.24 Miles
32090-35666 Taxis Ltd 01524 35666 9 Church Street, Lancaster, Lancashire, LA1 1LP 4.36 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
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Tithebarn Hill Glason Dock Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
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Cockerham Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Hampson Green Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
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Marsh Close Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
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University Post Office Collection Today available until:16:30 Weekday Last Collection:16:30 Saturday Last Collection:11:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
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Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Galgate Surgery	Highland Brow Galgate Lancaster Lancashire LA2 0NB
University Medical Practice - Covid Local Vaccination Service 2	Lancaster University Bailrigg Lancaster LA1 4ZP
Lmp At Lancaster University Practice	Bailrigg Lancaster LA1 4ZP
University Medical Practice - Covid Local Vaccination Service	Lancaster University Bailrigg Lancaster LA1 4ZP
Rosebank Medical Practice	Ashton Road Lancaster Lancashire LA1 4JS

Local Stores

University of Lancaster
Salisbury House
Lancaster
Lancashire
LA1 4YU
01524 34501
Store Website
2.08 miles

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SPAR Slee Galgate
71
Main Street
Galgate
Lancaster
LA2 0LA
01524 751030
Store Website
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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Lancaster Vets
195 Bowerham Road Lancaster Lancashire LA1 4HT 01524 840033 mail@lancastervets.co.uk Website 3.56 miles
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Bay Vets Ltd
Baldrand House Bowerham Road Lancaster Lancashire LA1 3AJ 01524 32696 info@bayvets.co.uk Website 3.95 miles
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Farm Gate Veterinary Services Ltd
Bank Top Lancaster Auction Market Wyresdale Road Lancaster Lancashire LA1 3JQ 01524 60006 vet@farmgatevets.com Website 4.11 miles
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Lancaster Vets4pets Ltd
Inside Pets At Home Unit B, Lancaster City Retail Park Mellishaw Lane Morecambe LA3 3FE 01524 581 346 Lancaster@vets4pets.com Website 4.63 miles
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Burch Tree Vets
43 Gladstone Terrace Lancaster Lancashire LA1 1DW 01524 63732 btvets@gmail.com Website 4.63 miles
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Lanes Vets Ltd
Units 4-5 Ladies Walk Lake Enterprise Park Lancaster Lancashire LA1 3NX 01524 67777 Lancaster@lanesvets.com Website 4.88 miles
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Local Dog Walks

Williamson Park
Williamson Park Is Home To The Iconic Ashton Memorial And Holds 54 Acres Of Parkland With Woodland Walks And Excellent Views Over The City Of Lancaster And Across To Morecambe Bay. Lancashire LA1 1UX 4.33 miles Leave The M6 At Junction 33 Or 34 And Follow Signs For Lancaster City Centre. Once In The City Follow Tourist Information Signs For ‘Ashton Memorial’ Or ‘Butterfly House’.

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Nicky Nook
Start At Applestore Cafe And Finish There On This Circular Walk.6Km With Ascent Of 200M Apple Store Cafe Snowhill Lane 4.77 miles

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Sandylands Promenade And Beach
8 Whinnysty Ln Heysham Morecambe LA3 1PB 5.31 miles Sandylands, Morecambe And Heysham

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Garstang Millennium Walk
Starting From The High Street Car Park And Follow The Path Along The River. Lovely Walk Along Well Defined Paths Following The River Where Dogs Can Have A Splash And A Swim. Follow The Path Back Through Fields (Usually Livestock Free) To Finish Back At The Car Park Again. Brilliant For Off Lead! Sunnybank High St Garstang Preston PR3 1EB 6.33 miles

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Abbystead Reservoir
Woodland Walk By The Side Of A Stream. Lots Of Water For Hot Days. Wellies Needed! Dogs Can Be Off-Lead But Be Aware Of Low Fencing With Cows The Other Side. Doeholme Rake Lancashire 6.61 miles

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Bolton Le Sands
You Can Follow The Path Or Venture Across The Marsh To The Beach. There Are Well Trodden Paths Out To The Beach At Low Tide As Well. It Has Views Across The Bay And The Peninsula. The Bay View Garden Centre Cafe (The Potting Shed) Has A Dog Friendly Section Undercover And The Garden Centre Is Dog Friendly With A Small Seating Area At The Back. 49-53 Mill Ln Bolton-Le-Sands Carnforth LA5 8EU 8.58 miles Past Hest Bank And Into Bolton -Le-Sands, Follow The Signs To Bay View Garden Centre. If You Continue Down The Road You Will Come To A Small Parking Area Across From This Horse Pastures.

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