Bransty
Ward in Cumberland, England
| Coordinates: | 54.554, -3.578 |
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| OS grid ref: | NX 98 18 |
| Dialling code: | 01946 (Whitehaven) |
Bransty is a coastal ward to the west of Whitehaven in Cumberland, sitting on a small headland with views out over the Irish Sea. Its streets include a mix of Victorian terraces and post‑war housing clustered close to the harbour, seafront and local promenades, which give the area a strong sense of place and good access to coastal walks.
Historically the neighbourhood shares in Whitehaven's maritime and coal‑mining past, and today it feels largely residential with local shops, a primary school and community facilities that reflect a close‑knit community. Interest tends to centre on its coastal outlook, the visible industrial heritage of the town and ongoing local efforts to maintain amenities and improve public spaces.
Postcode districts covering Bransty
Most populated places nearby
- Workington 5.5 miles
- Whitehaven 0.9 miles
Neighbouring places
- Whitehaven Built-up area 0.9 miles
- Parton Built-up area 1 mile
- Moresby Parks Built-up area 1 mile
- Moresby Parish 1.2 miles
- Hillcrest and Hensingham Ward 1.4 miles
- Mirehouse Ward 1.5 miles
- Kells and Sandwith Ward 1.7 miles
- Lowca Built-up area 1.9 miles
- Weddicar Parish 2 miles
- Howgate Ward 2.3 miles
- Galemire Built-up area 2.6 miles
- Rheda Park Built-up area 3.1 miles
Example postcodes in Bransty
CA28 7NU, CA28 6BP, CA28 7PH, CA28 6JH, CA28 7HG, CA28 7NX, CA28 6AE, CA28 7HE, CA28 6JR … See all
Transport links
- Glasgow Prestwick Airport 77.1 miles
- Newcastle International Airport 82.2 miles
- Whitehaven Railway Station 0.4 miles
- Corkickle Railway Station 0.9 miles
Hotels near Bransty Ad
- Chase Hotel 1 mile
- Hunday Manor Country House Hotel 4 5.4 miles
- The Hall Park Hotel 6.3 miles
- Seacote Hotel 4.5 miles
- The Melbreak Hotel 4 7.4 miles
- Ennerdale Country House Hotel 3 3.9 miles
- Sella Park House Hotel 3 8.9 miles
- The White Mare 7.9 miles
- Waverley Hotel 6.4 miles
- Washington Central Hotel and Sleepwell Inn 4 6.3 miles
Schools in Bransty
- Bransty Primary School Primary
- St James' C of E Infant and Nursery School Primary
- St James' C of E Junior School Primary
Local points of interest
- Whitehaven Marina Marina 0.5 miles
- St. Bees Beach Seafront Beach 4.6 miles
- Winscales Estate 5.3 miles
- Derwent Park Stadium 6.5 miles
- Borough Park Stadium 6.6 miles
- Calder Hall Estate 10 miles
- Cumbrian Mountains Mountains 17 miles