Dearham
Parish in Cumberland, England
| Coordinates: | 54.711, -3.447 |
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| OS grid ref: | NY 06 36 |
| Population: | 1,799 |
| Dialling code: | 01900 (Workington) |
The parish of Dearham lies on the north-western edge of historic Cumberland, a short distance inland from the coastal towns of Maryport and Workington, with open views towards the Solway Firth. It combines a compact village core, surrounding farmland and remnants of 19th‑century industry, giving the area a distinct coastal‑rural character.
Dearham’s history is shaped by coal mining and related industries, traces of which sit alongside a modest village life and a few local amenities. Today many people commute to nearby towns, while local clubs, church activities and access to coastal walks and local history attract visitors looking for a quieter slice of Cumberland’s northern coast.
Postcode districts covering Dearham
Most populated places nearby
- Carlisle 24.2 miles39 km
- Workington 6.9 miles11.1 km
- Whitehaven 12.8 miles20.5 km
Neighbouring places
- Dearham Built-up area 0.2 miles0.4 km
- Maryport North Ward 0.9 miles1.4 km
- Crosscanonby Parish 1.3 miles2 km
- Crosby Built-up area 1.4 miles2.2 km
- Dearham and Broughton Ward 1.4 miles2.3 km
- Broughton Moor Built-up area 1.9 miles3.1 km
- Maryport South Ward 2.1 miles3.4 km
- Dovenby Built-up area 2.3 miles3.7 km
- Maryport Built-up area 2.3 miles3.8 km
- Tallentire Built-up area 2.4 miles3.9 km
- Bridekirk Parish 2.4 miles3.9 km
- Great Broughton and Little Broughton Built-up area 2.8 miles4.6 km
Example postcodes in Dearham
CA15 7HN, CA15 7JT, CA15 7ED, CA15 7HH, CA15 7HW, CA15 7JD, CA15 7LE, CA15 7EA, CA15 7ES … See all
Transport links
- Glasgow Prestwick Airport 71.2 miles114.6 km
- Newcastle International Airport 73.3 miles118 km
- Maryport Railway Station 1.9 miles3.1 km
- Flimby Railway Station 3.3 miles5.3 km
Hotels near Dearham Ad
- The Melbreak Hotel 4 4.8 miles7.7 km
- The Golden Lion Hotel 3 2.1 miles3.4 km
- Manor House Hotel, Cockermouth 4.5 miles7.3 km
- Broughton Craggs Hotel 3 2.9 miles4.6 km
- Hunday Manor Country House Hotel 4 6.7 miles10.7 km
- Hundith Hill Hotel 3 6.3 miles10.2 km
- Armathwaite Hall Hotel & Spa 4 8.8 miles14.1 km
- Embleton Spa Hotel 4 7.3 miles11.8 km
- The Trout 4 4.5 miles7.3 km
- Allerdale Court Hotel 3 4.7 miles7.6 km
Schools in Dearham
- Dearham Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Borough Park Stadium 6 miles9.6 km
- Derwent Park Stadium 6.1 miles9.9 km
- Winscales Estate 6.8 miles11 km
- Holm Cultram (Cistercian abbey : Cumberland, England) Historic site 11.4 miles18.3 km
- Whitehaven Marina Marina 12.5 miles20.1 km
- Powillimount Beach Beach 13.6 miles21.8 km
- Arbigland Estate 14.2 miles22.8 km
- Cavens Estate 15.5 miles24.9 km
- Douglas Hall Estate 15.7 miles25.3 km
- Southwick House Estate 15.7 miles25.3 km
- Blencathra Centre Country house 15.9 miles25.6 km
- St. Bees Beach Seafront Beach 16.5 miles26.6 km