Welcome to Whitehaven

Whitehaven is a small town located in the county of Shropshire, England. The town is situated on the banks of the River Severn and is surrounded by beautiful countryside. Whitehaven has a rich history dating back to the Roman times, and there are many historic buildings and landmarks to explore in the town. One of the most notable landmarks is the Whitehaven Bridge, which was built in the 18th century and is still in use today.

The town of Whitehaven is known for its friendly community and welcoming atmosphere. There are many local businesses and shops in the town, as well as a variety of restaurants and cafes. The town also has a number of parks and green spaces, which are perfect for picnics and outdoor activities. Whitehaven is a great place to visit for those who enjoy the outdoors and want to experience the beauty of the English countryside.

Overall, Whitehaven is a charming town with a rich history and a welcoming community. Whether you are looking to explore historic landmarks, enjoy the outdoors, or simply relax and unwind, Whitehaven has something to offer everyone. With its beautiful scenery, friendly locals, and rich cultural heritage, Whitehaven is a must-visit destination for anyone traveling to Shropshire.

Local Weather

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Local Schools

School Details
Kells Infant School
Community School
Ages:3-7
Head Teacher
Mrs Wendy Figes
High Road
Kells
Whitehaven
Cumbria
CA28 9PQ
01946691865
School Website
St Marys Catholic Primary School
Voluntary Aided School
Ages:3-11
Head Teacher
Mrs Susan Starkie
High Road
Kells
Whitehaven
Cumbria
CA28 9PG
0 194666356
School Website
Monkwray Junior School
Community School
Ages:7-11
Head Teacher
Mrs Pamela Telford
Monkwray Brow
Whitehaven
Cumbria
CA28 9DT
01946696790
School Website
St Beghs Catholic Junior School
Voluntary Aided School
Ages:7-11
Head Teacher
Mrs Catherine Mallard
Coach Road
Whitehaven
Cumbria
CA28 7TE
01946696959
School Website
St James C Of E Infant School
Voluntary Controlled School
Ages:4-7
Head Teacher
Mrs Alex Moore
High Street
Whitehaven
Cumbria
CA28 7PZ
01946691970
School Website
St James C Of E Junior School
Voluntary Controlled School
Ages:7-11
Head Teacher
Ms Andrew Beattie
Wellington Row
Whitehaven
Cumbria
CA28 7HG
01946695311
School Website
St Gregory And St Patricks Catholic Infant School
Voluntary Aided School
Ages:2-7
Head Teacher
Mrs Kirsty Rowell
Esk Avenue
Corkickle
Whitehaven
Cumbria
CA28 8AJ
01946595010
School Website
Bransty Primary School
Community School
Ages:3-11
Head Teacher
Mrs Joanne Fearon
Mona Road
Bransty
Whitehaven
Cumbria
CA28 6EG
0 194663590
School Website
Jericho Primary School
Community School
Ages:4-11
Head Teacher
Mr James Blackwell
Windsor Court
Whitehaven
Cumbria
CA28 6UX
01946514545
School Website
Valley Primary School And Nursery
Community School
Ages:3-11
Head Teacher
Mr Sarah Jardine
Whinlatter Road
Whitehaven
Cumbria
CA28 8DA
01946694152
School Website
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Local Train Stations

Train Station
Whitehaven
Station Approach, Off Bransty Row, Whitehaven, Cumbria, CA28 6AX
1.41 Miles
Corkickle
Station Road, Corkickle, Cumbria, CA28 8AP
1.53 Miles
Parton
The Square, Parton, Cumbria, CA28 6PA
2.43 Miles
St Bees
Main Street, St Bees, Cumbria, CA27 0BZ
3.79 Miles
Harrington
Grecian Terrace, Harrington, Cumbria, CA14 5QQ
5.13 Miles
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Local Taxis

Taxi
L And G Taxis
01946 66644
Armier, Whitehaven, Cumbria, CA28 9PN
1.22 Miles
J And J Taxis
01946 691415
Lakeland Ave, Whitehaven, Cumbria, CA28 9PY
1.28 Miles
Klm Cabs
01946 66007
3 Loweswater Av, Whitehaven, Cumbria, CA28 9NR
1.28 Miles
Alpha Cabs
01946 692233
45 Buttermere Avenue, Whitehaven, Cumbria, CA28 9PX
1.33 Miles
Downton Travel
01946 691511
Meadow Rd, Whitehaven, Cumbria, CA28 9HY
1.54 Miles
A2b Taxis
01946 599407
74 Bransty Rd, Whitehaven, Cumbria, CA28 6EY
1.68 Miles
Bell Taxis
01946 66666
15 Derwentwater Road, Whitehaven, Cumbria, CA28 9RQ
2.03 Miles
Marteeny Taxis
01946 690045
7 Grisedale Cl, Whitehaven, Cumbria, CA28 8DF
2.06 Miles
Brass Cabs
01946 67070
44 Wasdale Close, Whitehaven, Cumbria, CA28 9SZ
2.12 Miles
Abbey Cabs
01946 63000
Unit 2C/Sneckyeat Rd Ind Est, Whitehaven, Cumbria, CA28 8PF
2.46 Miles
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Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Woodville Terrace Kells D
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Ravenhill Road D
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East Row D
No More Collections Today
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Whitehaven Do (Right)
Collection Today available until:18:00
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Saturday Last Collection:13:45
Priority Mailbox:
Special Mailbox:
Whitehaven Do (Left) (Lcp)
Collection Today available until:18:00
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Special Mailbox:
Market Place
Collection Today available until:17:15
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Saturday Last Collection:12:00
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College View D
No More Collections Today
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Low Road D
No More Collections Today
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Tangier Street D
No More Collections Today
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Morrisons (Sdc)
No More Collections Today
Weekday Last Collection:16:00
Saturday Last Collection:10:30
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Woodhouse Road D
No More Collections Today
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Duke Street D
No More Collections Today
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Bransty Row D
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Coach Road D
No More Collections Today
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Windmill Brow D
No More Collections Today
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Saturday Last Collection:07:00
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Local GP Practices

GP Practice Details
Queen Street Medical Practice
01946 694457
Richard Benedict House
149 Queen Street
Whitehaven
Cumbria
CA28 7BA
Mansion House Surgery
01946 693660
19/20 Irish Street
Whitehaven
Cumbria
CA28 7BU
Flatt Walks
Flatt Walks Health Centre
Castle Mews
Whitehaven
Cumbria
CA28 7QE
Lowther Medical Centre - Covid Local Vaccination Service 2
1 Castle Meadows
Whitehaven
CA28 7RG
Lowther Medical Centre - Covid Local Vaccination Service
1 Castle Meadows
Whitehaven
CA28 7RG
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Local Stores

Cleator Moor
Leconfield Street
Cleator Moor
Cumbria
CA25 5PX
01946 812517
Store Website
4.07 miles
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SPAR Pelican Service Station
Loop Road North
Whitehaven
CA28 6EA
01946 599696
Store Website
1.9 miles
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Local Vetinary Surgeries

West Lakeland Veterinary Group
Preston Street
Whitehaven
Cumbria
CA28 9DL
01946 693303
westlakelandvets@gmail.com
Website
1.14 miles
Amenities
Open at weekends

Disabled public access

Client car park

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The Vet Whitehaven
Egremont Road
Whitehaven
Cumbria
CA28 8NH
hello@thevetwhitehaven.co.uk
Website
2.22 miles
Amenities
Open at weekends

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Birds

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Galemire Vets Limited
Galemire
Cleator Moor
Cumbria
CA25 5QX
01946 810295
vets@galemirevets.co.uk
Website
3.41 miles
Amenities
Open at weekends

Disabled public access

Client car park

Animals Treated
Cats

Dogs

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Millcroft Veterinary Group Ltd
66A Main Street
Egremont
Cumbria
CA22 2DB
01946 820513
vets@millcroftvets.co.uk
Website
5.59 miles
Amenities
Disabled public access

Animals Treated
Cats

Dogs

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West Lakeland Veterinary Group
55 Main Street
Egremont
Cumbria
CA22 2DB
01946 820312
westlakelandvets@gmail.com
Website
5.59 miles
Amenities
Open at weekends

Disabled public access

Client car park

Animals Treated
Cats

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Dogs

Equines

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Poultry

Sheep/Goats

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Millcroft Veterinary Group Ltd
Unit 1, Enterprise Court
Derwent Howe
Workington
Cumbria
CA14 3YP
01900 66666
vets@millcroftvets.co.uk
Website
6.62 miles
Amenities
Disabled public access

Client car park

Animals Treated
Birds

Cats

Dogs

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Local Dog Walks

Buttermere
A Dog Friendly Circular Walk Around Buttermere, In The Lake District. Follow The Perimeter Of The Lake, Passing By Some Woodland And Farmland.
CA13 9XA
14.00 miles

From Keswick, Take The Honister Pass (B5289) Signposted To Buttermere.
Noble Knott
A Short, Circular Forest Walk With Plenty Of Woodland And Streams To Enjoy.
CA12 5TW
16.57 miles

From Keswick, Take The A66 Toward Cockermouth. Follow Signs For Braithwaite On The B5292/Whinlatter Pass. Head Through Braithwaite And On To Noble Knott Car Park On Your Left (Identified By A Green Signpost On The Road), Just Following A Lay-By To Your Right.
Castlerigg Stone Circle
Castlerigg Stone Circle Stands On A Natural Plateau Providing An Excellent Panoramic View Across The Surrounding Fells. It Is Composed Of 38 Free Standing Stones, With Some Being Up To 3 Metres High. It Is One Of Britain’S Earliest Stone Circles Dating Back Between 4,000 - 5,000 Years.
CA12 5DN
19.71 miles

Keswick Is Located In The North Of The Lake District National Park And Is Well-Signposted.
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
20.28 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.
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
22.26 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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Elterwater
Elterwater Is A Lovely, Small Village With Fantastic Scenery. This Walk Partly Runs Alongside The River Brathay And Is Surrounded By Woodland And Views Of The Hills As You Reach The Top Of The Valley.
LA22 9HU
24.60 miles

From Ambleside, Take The A593 To Clappersgate And Then Follow The Signs For Elterwater On The B5343. Once You Reach The Village, Turn Left Just Before The Britannia Inn And Reach The National Trust Car Park.
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