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 miles
- Workington 6.9 miles
- Whitehaven 12.8 miles
Neighbouring places
- Dearham Built-up area 0.2 miles
- Maryport North Ward 0.9 miles
- Crosscanonby Parish 1.3 miles
- Crosby Built-up area 1.4 miles
- Dearham and Broughton Ward 1.4 miles
- Broughton Moor Built-up area 1.9 miles
- Maryport South Ward 2.1 miles
- Dovenby Built-up area 2.3 miles
- Maryport Built-up area 2.3 miles
- Tallentire Built-up area 2.4 miles
- Bridekirk Parish 2.4 miles
- Great Broughton and Little Broughton Built-up area 2.8 miles
Example postcodes in Dearham
CA15 7HL, CA15 7JL, CA15 7HE, CA15 7HT, CA15 7EN, CA15 7JD, CA15 7EZ, CA15 7LE, CA15 7HA … See all
Transport links
- Glasgow Prestwick Airport 71.2 miles
- Newcastle International Airport 73.3 miles
- Maryport Railway Station 1.9 miles
- Flimby Railway Station 3.3 miles
Hotels near Dearham Ad
- The Golden Lion Hotel 3 2 miles
- The Old Mill Inn 3 0.5 miles
- The Melbreak Hotel 4 4.7 miles
- Broughton Craggs Hotel 3 2.9 miles
- Manor House Hotel, Cockermouth 4.5 miles
- The Old Ginn House Inn 4 4.5 miles
- The Hall Park Hotel 3 6 miles
- Allerdale Court Hotel 3 4.7 miles
- Prime Location Cockermouth Main Street - Sleeps 6 3 4.6 miles
- Trout Hotel 4 4.5 miles
Schools in Dearham
- Dearham Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Borough Park Stadium 6 miles
- Derwent Park Stadium 6.1 miles
- Winscales Estate 6.8 miles
- Holm Cultram (Cistercian abbey : Cumberland, England) Historic site 11.4 miles
- Whitehaven Marina Marina 12.5 miles
- Powillimount Beach Beach 13.6 miles
- Arbigland Estate 14.2 miles
- Cavens Estate 15.5 miles
- Douglas Hall Estate 15.7 miles
- Southwick House Estate 15.7 miles
- Blencathra Centre Country house 15.9 miles
- St. Bees Beach Seafront Beach 16.5 miles