Wetheral
Parish in Cumberland, England
| Coordinates: | 54.869, -2.829 |
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| OS grid ref: | NY 46 52 |
| Population: | 1,605 |
| Dialling code: | 01228 (Carlisle) |
The civil parish sits on the southern bank of the River Eden, a few miles east of Carlisle in the modern unitary authority of Cumberland. Its centre, the village of Wetheral, is scenically sited with wooded riverbanks and the atmospheric ruins of a medieval priory dating from the 12th century that look down over the water.
Despite its historic feel the parish is well connected - Wetheral Station on the Tyne Valley Line makes it a popular commuter spot - and the local economy mixes agriculture with a modest tourism trade centred on walking, fishing and heritage; a lively village scene of pubs, church events and community groups keeps social life active.
Postcode districts covering Wetheral
Most populated places nearby
Neighbouring places
- Cumwhinton Built-up area 1.1 miles
- Wetheral Built-up area 1.2 miles
- Heads Nook Built-up area 2.1 miles
- Scotby Built-up area 2.3 miles
- Warwick Bridge Built-up area 2.5 miles
- Harraby South Ward 2.7 miles
- Harraby North Ward 3.1 miles
- St. Cuthbert Without Parish 3.1 miles
- Botcherby Ward 3.5 miles
- Cumwhitton Parish 3.8 miles
- Upperby Ward 3.9 miles
- Hayton Built-up area 3.9 miles
Example postcodes in Wetheral
CA4 8HR, CA4 8FY, CA4 8JQ, CA1 2PG, CA4 0ED, CA4 8JT, CA4 8BP, CA8 9AL, CA4 8EY … See all
Transport links
- Newcastle International Airport 46.6 miles
- Durham Tees Valley Airport 61.2 miles
- Wetheral Railway Station 1.1 miles
- Carlisle Railway Station 4.4 miles
Hotels near Wetheral Ad
- Crown Hotel Wetheral 4 1 mile
- The Fleece at Ruleholme 4.6 miles
- The Sally 5 5.6 miles
- Cumbria Park Hotel 3 5 miles
- Crown & Mitre Hotel 3 4.6 miles
- Howard Arms 6.3 miles
- Ibis Carlisle City Centre 2 4.3 miles
- Farlam Hall Hotel & Restaurant 4 7.7 miles
- Carlisle Station Hotel, Sure Hotel Collection by Bw 3 4.4 miles
- Dalston Hall 4 5.9 miles
Schools in Wetheral
- Cumwhinton School Primary
- Great Corby School and Nursery Primary
- Scotby C of E Primary School Primary
- Warwick Bridge Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Brunton Park Stadium 3.8 miles
- Carlisle Racecourse Recreation 4.2 miles
- Inglewood Forest Forest 6.8 miles
- Fanum Cocidi Archaeological site 14.8 miles
- Brougham Castle Archaeological site 15.5 miles
- Brocavum Archaeological site 15.5 miles
- Holm Cultram (Cistercian abbey : Cumberland, England) Historic site 18.1 miles
- Lowther Castle Estate 18.9 miles
- Galabank Stadium 19.2 miles
- Mount Annan Estate 19.6 miles
- Blencathra Centre Country house 19.8 miles