Temple Sowerby
Built-up area in Westmorland and Furness, England
| Coordinates: | 54.637, -2.603 |
|---|---|
| OS grid ref: | NY 61 27 |
| Population: | 528 |
| Dialling code: | 01768 (Penrith) |
Temple Sowerby is a small, picturesque village and parish in the unitary authority of Westmorland and Furness, set in the gentle agricultural slopes of the Eden Valley close to the River Eden and the lower flanks of the Pennines. The village wears its history lightly - honey‑coloured stone houses, a compact village green and a church and street pattern that hint at medieval roots, with the "Temple" element of the name reflecting a historic connection to the Knights Templar that gave the place part of its identity.
Today it is a working rural community where farming, small local businesses and tourism mix; visitors come for walking, local produce and the quiet charm of a conservation‑minded village rather than busy attractions. Community life is lively for its size, centred on village events, a parish hall and traditional pubs and tearooms, and it sits conveniently close to market towns such as Penrith and Appleby-in-Westmorland, making it a pleasant base for exploring the area.
Postcode districts covering Temple Sowerby
Most populated places nearby
Neighbouring places
- Culgaith Built-up area 1.8 miles2.8 km
- Kirkby Thore Built-up area 1.9 miles3 km
- Cliburn Built-up area 2.1 miles3.4 km
- Bolton Built-up area 2.9 miles4.6 km
- Brougham Parish 2.9 miles4.7 km
- Morland Built-up area 3 miles4.8 km
- Milburn Parish 3.1 miles5 km
- Crackenthorpe Parish 3.3 miles5.3 km
- Long Marton Built-up area 3.7 miles5.9 km
- King's Meaburn Parish 3.9 miles6.3 km
- Great Strickland Parish 4 miles6.4 km
- Sleagill Parish 4.6 miles7.5 km
Example postcodes in Temple Sowerby
CA10 1RU, CA10 1RS, CA10 1RY, CA10 1SR, CA10 1RZ, CA10 1SF, CA10 1RX, CA10 1FL, CA10 1RA … See all
Transport links
- Newcastle International Airport 45.6 miles73.4 km
- Durham Tees Valley Airport 47.8 miles77 km
- Langwathby Railway Station 4.7 miles7.5 km
- Appleby Railway Station 6.1 miles9.8 km
Hotels near Temple Sowerby Ad
- The Kings Arms 4 0.1 miles0.1 km
- The Lounge Hotel and Bar 6.2 miles10 km
- The George Hotel 3 6.3 miles10.1 km
- Appleby Manor Hotel & Garden Spa 4 6.4 miles10.4 km
- North Lakes Hotel and Spa 4 6.4 miles10.2 km
- Tufton Arms Hotel 6.1 miles9.8 km
- Appleby Castle 6.3 miles10.2 km
- The Kings Arms 8.1 miles13.1 km
- The Castlegate Arms 2 6.4 miles10.2 km
Schools in Temple Sowerby
- Temple Sowerby C of E Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Brocavum Archaeological site 4.7 miles7.6 km
- Brougham Castle Archaeological site 4.8 miles7.7 km
- Lowther Castle Estate 5.8 miles9.3 km
- Moor House Nature Reserve Nature reserve 10 miles16.1 km
- Lune Forest Forest 14.6 miles23.5 km
- Inglewood Forest Forest 16.1 miles25.9 km
- Blencathra Centre Country house 19.1 miles30.8 km