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Kells and Sandwith

Ward in Cumberland, England

Coordinates:54.532, -3.593
OS grid ref:NX 97 16
Dialling code: 01946 (Whitehaven)
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Kells and Sandwith lies on the outskirts of Whitehaven in West Cumberland, England, sitting near the Irish Sea and the moorland and coastal scenery that leads towards the Lake District. The patchwork of suburban streets and surrounding farmland gives a clear contrast between village life and the nearby harbour town.

The area has historic links to 19th- and 20th-century mining and maritime activity around Whitehaven, leaving a post-industrial character alongside traditional farming. Today the local economy is mixed - many people commute to larger employers such as Sellafield or work in services locally - and community life is focussed on village halls, churches and outdoor pursuits with good access for walkers and coastal paths.

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Transport links

  • Glasgow Prestwick Airport 78.2 miles125.8 km
  • Newcastle International Airport 83.4 miles134.2 km
  • Corkickle Railway Station 0.8 miles1.3 km
  • Whitehaven Railway Station 1.5 miles2.4 km

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Schools in Kells and Sandwith

  • Kells Infant School Primary
  • Monkwray Junior School Primary
  • St Begh's Catholic Junior School Primary
  • St Mary's Catholic Primary School Primary

Local points of interest

  • Whitehaven Marina Marina 1.3 miles2.1 km
  • St. Bees Beach Seafront Beach 2.9 miles4.7 km
  • Winscales Estate 6.9 miles11.2 km
  • Derwent Park Stadium 8.2 miles13.1 km
  • Borough Park Stadium 8.3 miles13.3 km
  • Calder Hall Estate 8.8 miles14.1 km
  • Cumbrian Mountains Mountains 17 miles27.4 km