Towns & cities · North West England
Bassenthwaite
Bassenthwaite — village and civil parish in Cumbria, England, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–6 h
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
Bassenthwaite is a town, city, village or settlement in the United Kingdom. Recent population estimates put it at around 384 people. Wikidata describes it as: "village and civil parish in Cumbria, England, UK". Coordinates: 54.6800°, -3.1960°.
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Derwent and Tributaries SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
Bassenthwaite is a village and civil parish to the east of Bassenthwaite Lake in Cumbria, historically part of Cumberland, within the Lake District National Park, England. According to the 2001 census it had a population of 412, increasing to 481 at the 2011 Census. There is a Church of England Church, St John's Bassenthwaite and a tiny Methodist chapel. The village contains many elements of the archetypal English village including a green, primary school and a stream that runs through it. Bassenthwaite is at the foot of Skiddaw, one of the highest mountains in England at 3,054 feet (931 m). Robin Hood, Skiddaw, Ullock Pike, Longside Edge and Barf can be seen from the village. Part of the parish lies within the Skiddaw Group SSSI (Site of Special Scientific Interest).
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- Coordinates
- 54.6800, -3.1960
- District
- Cumberland
- Parish
- Bassenthwaite
- Postcode
- CA12 4QT
- Parliamentary constituency
- Penrith and Solway
- Population
- 384
Sources
- wikidata: Q1987310 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Bassenthwaite (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: The Narrows, Bassenthwaite - geograph.org.uk - 576760.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby
St Bega's Way
Military museums · 0.1 km
Robin Hood Park
Caravan parks · 0.6 km
Trafford Caravan Park
Caravan parks · 0.8 km
Bassenthwaite Hill
Mountains & hills · 1.1 km
Bassenthwaite Hill
Mountains & hills · 1.1 km
Bassenfell Manor
Stately homes · 1.2 km
High Close Holiday Homes
Caravan parks · 1.3 km
Barkbeth Hill
Mountains & hills · 1.7 km
Bassenthwaite Lakeside Lodges
Caravan parks · 2.2 km
Coal Beck Caravan Park
Caravan parks · 2.3 km
Armathwaite Hall
Historic houses · 2.3 km
Lake District Wildlife Park
Zoos & aquariums · 2.5 km
Bassenthwaite is a village in the Scottish Lowlands with a population of 384. Our guide lists N attractions within reach.
At a glance
- Population
- 384
- Constituency
- Penrith and Solway
- Top categories near here
Things to see in Bassenthwaite
97 attractions within 12 km — showing the 24 most editorially-significant. Full guide: things to do in Bassenthwaite →
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Bassenthwaite Lake
Bassenthwaite Lake — lake in Cumbria, England, UK.
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Bassenfell Manor
Bassenfell Manor — manor house in Bassenthwaite, Cumbria, overlooking Bassenthwaite Lake in England.
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📷 3Reservoirs & lochs · North West England
Chapelhouse Reservoir
Chapelhouse Reservoir — reservoir in Cumbria, England, UK.
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Great Sca Fell
Great Sca Fell — mountain in United Kingdom.
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📷 5Historic churches · North West England
Ireby Old Church
Ireby Old Church — church in Ireby, Cumbria, England, UK.
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Lake District Wildlife Park
Lake District Wildlife Park is a zoo or aquarium in the United Kingdom.
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Lakes Distillery
Lakes Distillery — Whisky/spirit distillery.
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📷 5Military museums · North West England
St Bega's Way
St Bega's Way — a military museum in scotland lowlands.
📷 5Caravan parks · North West England
Robin Hood Park
Robin Hood Park — a caravan park in scotland lowlands.
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Trafford Caravan Park
Trafford Caravan Park — a caravan park in scotland lowlands.
📷 5Mountains & hills · North West England
Bassenthwaite Hill
Bassenthwaite Hill — a hill or mountain in scotland lowlands.
📷 5Mountains & hills · North West England
Bassenthwaite Hill
Bassenthwaite Hill — mountain in scotland lowlands. Elevation: 263 m.
Flagship📷 3Stately homes · North West England
Bassenfell Manor
Bassenfell Manor — manor house in Bassenthwaite, Cumbria, overlooking Bassenthwaite Lake in England.
Where to eat & stay near Bassenthwaite
Places to stay
📷 5Caravan parks · North West England
Robin Hood Park
Robin Hood Park — a caravan park in scotland lowlands.
📷 5Caravan parks · North West England
Trafford Caravan Park
Trafford Caravan Park — a caravan park in scotland lowlands.
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High Close Holiday Homes
High Close Holiday Homes — a caravan park in scotland lowlands.
📷 5Caravan parks · North West England
Bassenthwaite Lakeside Lodges
Bassenthwaite Lakeside Lodges — a caravan park in scotland lowlands.
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Coal Beck Caravan Park
Coal Beck Caravan Park — a caravan park in scotland lowlands.
📷 5Caravan parks · North West England
Herdwick Croft Caravan Park
Herdwick Croft Caravan Park — a caravan park in scotland lowlands.
Places to eat & drink
📷 7Historic pubs · North West England
The Pheasant Inn
The Pheasant Inn in Scotland Lowlands, United Kingdom.
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📷 4Historic pubs · North West England
Oddfellows Arms
Oddfellows Arms — Historic pub — listed building or notable heritage status.
📷 7Cafés · North West England
Grange Bridge Cottage
Grange Bridge Cottage — a café in england north east.
📷 5Historic pubs · North West England
Kings Arms Walter Willsons
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Bassenthwaite?
- Bassenthwaite is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode CA12 4QT), in the parish of Bassenthwaite.
- What is Bassenthwaite?
- Bassenthwaite — village and civil parish in Cumbria, England, UK.
- How do I get to Bassenthwaite?
- Drivers can use postcode CA12 4QT.
- Is Bassenthwaite a protected site?
- Yes — Bassenthwaite is part of the River Derwent and Tributaries SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Bassenthwaite free to visit?
- Yes, Bassenthwaite is free to enter.
- How do I get to Bassenthwaite?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode CA12 4QT. It sits within the Penrith and Solway parliamentary constituency.