Levens and Crooklands
Ward in Westmorland and Furness, England
| Coordinates: | 54.271, -2.73 |
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| OS grid ref: | SD 52 86 |
| Dialling code: | 01539 (Kendal) |
Levens and Crooklands sit in Westmorland and Furness, England, on the gentle limestone drumlin country just south of the Lake District and in easy reach of Morecambe Bay. The landscape is a mix of small fields, hedgerows and lanes with open views towards the Lakeland fells, which makes it popular for walkers and for people seeking a quieter rural base not far from towns such as Kendal.
The area blends a strong agricultural tradition with a modest tourism and service economy; Levens is best known for its historic manor house and world-famous topiary gardens, while Crooklands functions as a local hub of shops, community halls and occasional events. Social life centres on village amenities, churches and pubs, and many residents commute to nearby towns for work while enjoying a close-knit rural community.
Postcode districts covering Levens and Crooklands
Most populated places nearby
- Morecambe 14.9 miles24 km
- Lancaster 15.7 miles25.3 km
- Barrow-in-Furness 22.5 miles36.2 km
- Kendal 3.9 miles6.2 km
- Heysham 16.7 miles26.9 km
- Ulverston 15.3 miles24.6 km
Neighbouring places
- Summerlands Built-up area 0.7 miles1.1 km
- Sedgwick Parish 0.8 miles1.2 km
- Stainton Parish 0.8 miles1.3 km
- Kendal South Ward 0.9 miles1.4 km
- Preston Richard Parish 1 mile1.7 km
- Hincaster Parish 1.1 miles1.8 km
- Endmoor Built-up area 1.3 miles2.1 km
- Natland Built-up area 1.8 miles2.8 km
- Oxenholme Built-up area 2.1 miles3.3 km
- Levens Built-up area 2.4 miles3.8 km
- Heversham Built-up area 2.4 miles3.8 km
- Preston Patrick Parish 2.4 miles3.9 km
Example postcodes in Levens and Crooklands
LA8 8DU, LA7 7NU, LA8 8AD, LA7 7LU, LA7 7EJ, LA7 7FH, LA8 8NP, LA8 8AJ, LA7 7NS … See all
Transport links
- Leeds Bradford International Airport 51.6 miles83 km
- Durham Tees Valley Airport 54.8 miles88.3 km
- Oxenholme Lake District Railway Station 2.4 miles3.9 km
- Kendal Railway Station 4.3 miles6.9 km
Hotels near Levens and Crooklands Ad
- Crooklands Hotel 3 1.8 miles2.8 km
- Romneys Apartments and Suites 4 3.2 miles5.1 km
- Castle Green Hotel in Kendal, Bw Premier Collection 4 3.6 miles5.8 km
- Mason's Arms 7.2 miles11.6 km
- The Gateway Hotel 4 5.5 miles8.9 km
- Stonecross Manor Hotel 4 3.1 miles4.9 km
- Lyth Valley Country House 5 miles8 km
- Grange Boutique Hotel 4 9.2 miles14.9 km
- The Lodge @ Carus Green 5.1 miles8.1 km
- Linthwaite House 5 9.4 miles15.1 km
Schools in Levens and Crooklands
- Levens C of E School Primary
- St Patrick's C of E School Primary
Local points of interest
- Watercrook Archaeological site 2.7 miles4.3 km
- Terry Bank Estate 5.2 miles8.4 km
- Underley Hall Estate 7.7 miles12.3 km
- Cartmel Racecourse Recreation 10.3 miles16.5 km
- Wray Castle Estate 11.8 miles19 km
- Holker Hall Estate 11.9 miles19.1 km
- Thornton Hall Estate 12.7 miles20.4 km
- Twistleton Manor Estate 13.1 miles21 km
- Globe Arena Stadium 15.5 miles25 km
- Dent Head Hill 15.6 miles25.2 km
- Lancaster University University 18.3 miles29.4 km
- Ashton Hall Estate 19 miles30.6 km