Towns & cities · North West England
Gamblesby
Gamblesby — village in Cumbria, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–6 h
- Nearest railway station
- Lazonby and Kirkoswald · 5.7 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
Gamblesby is located in the Scottish Lowlands, with the nearest railway station being Lazonby and Kirkoswald, approximately 5.7 km away. Entry to the town is free. The postcode for sat-nav is CA10.
About
Gamblesby is a town, city, village or settlement in the United Kingdom. Recent population estimates put it at around 197 people. Address: CA10. Wikidata describes it as: "village in Cumbria, United Kingdom". Coordinates: 54.7483°, -2.6150°.
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Eden and Tributaries SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: North Pennines
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
Gamblesby is a village near Melmerby, and former civil parish, now in the parish of Glassonby, in the Westmorland and Furness district, in the ceremonial county of Cumbria, England. It appears first in written records in 1177 as Gamelesbi, and in 1212 as Gamelesby. Originally a township of the ancient parish of Addingham, Gamblesby was a civil parish in its own right from 1866 until 1934. In 1931 the parish had a population of 197. The village's former church, St. John's, is now a private house. There are several large houses, also there are others that are smaller but all with gardens. Plenty of land surrounds the area which supports either livestock or crops for farming. The village has a road passing through which leads to Unthank, Glassonby and Melmerby.
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- Coordinates
- 54.7483, -2.6150
- District
- Westmorland and Furness
- Parish
- Glassonby
- Postcode
- CA10
- Parliamentary constituency
- Penrith and Solway
- Population
- 197
- Nearest railway station
- Lazonby and Kirkoswald — 5.7 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q658556 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Gamblesby (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Church at Gamblesby - geograph.org.uk - 252200.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby
St. John's Church
Historic churches · 0.5 km
Long Hill
Mountains & hills · 2.0 km
Melmerby Holiday Park
Caravan parks · 2.1 km
Melmerby
Memorials & monuments · 2.2 km
Melmerby Mill Holiday Caravan Park
Caravan parks · 2.3 km
Melmerby Washfold
Public art & sculpture · 2.3 km
Glassonby
Historic houses · 2.8 km
Glassonby
Villages · 2.8 km
Busk
Other places · 3.1 km
Glassonby
Archaeological sites · 3.2 km
Glassonby Circle
Archaeological sites · 3.2 km
Little Meg
Hill forts · 3.4 km
Gamblesby is a small village located in the Scottish Lowlands with a population of 197. Our guide lists nearby attractions within reach.
At a glance
- Population
- 197
- Constituency
- Penrith and Solway
- Top categories near here
Things to see in Gamblesby
24 attractions within 12 km. Full guide: things to do in Gamblesby →
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St. John's Church
St. John's Church — grade II listed church in Gamblesby, United Kingdom.
📷 3Public art & sculpture · North West England
Melmerby Washfold
Melmerby Washfold — a public art in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
📷 5Caravan parks · North West England
Melmerby Mill Holiday Caravan Park
Melmerby Mill Holiday Caravan Park — a caravan park in scotland lowlands.
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📷 5Mountains & hills · North West England
Thack Moor
Thack Moor — a hill or mountain in scotland lowlands.
📷 5Mountains & hills · North West England
Thack Moor
Thack Moor — mountain in scotland lowlands. Elevation: 610 m.
📷 5📷 5Memorials & monuments · North East England
Melmerby
Melmerby in England North East, United Kingdom.
📷 3Natural landmarks · North East England
Black Fell
Black Fell — mountain in the North Pennines, England.
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📷 3📷 5Caravan parks · North East England
Melmerby Holiday Park
Melmerby Holiday Park — a caravan park in scotland lowlands.
📷 5Mountains & hills · North East England
Watch Hill
Watch Hill — mountain in scotland lowlands. Elevation: 602 m.
📷 5Mountains & hills · North East England
Hartside Height
Hartside Height — mountain in scotland lowlands. Elevation: 620 m.
📷 5Mountains & hills · North East England
Twotop Hill
Twotop Hill — mountain in scotland lowlands. Elevation: 549 m.
📷 5Mountains & hills · North East England
Daffenside Beacon
Daffenside Beacon — mountain in scotland lowlands. Elevation: 661 m.
📷 5Mountains & hills · North East England
Fiends Fell
Fiends Fell — mountain in scotland lowlands. Elevation: 634.6 m.
📷 5Mountains & hills · North East England
Little Knapside Hill
Little Knapside Hill — mountain in scotland lowlands. Elevation: 657 m.
📷 5Mountains & hills · North East England
Knapside Hill
Knapside Hill — mountain in scotland lowlands. Elevation: 685 m.
📷 5Mountains & hills · North East England
Long Hill
Long Hill — mountain in scotland lowlands. Elevation: 297 m.
Nearby
📷 3Historic churches · North West England
St. John's Church
St. John's Church — grade II listed church in Gamblesby, United Kingdom.
📷 5Mountains & hills · North East England
Long Hill
Long Hill — mountain in scotland lowlands. Elevation: 297 m.
📷 5Caravan parks · North East England
Melmerby Holiday Park
Melmerby Holiday Park — a caravan park in scotland lowlands.
📷 5Memorials & monuments · North East England
Melmerby
Melmerby in England North East, United Kingdom.
📷 5Caravan parks · North West England
Melmerby Mill Holiday Caravan Park
Melmerby Mill Holiday Caravan Park — a caravan park in scotland lowlands.
📷 3Public art & sculpture · North West England
Melmerby Washfold
Melmerby Washfold — a public art in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
Where to eat & stay near Gamblesby
Places to stay
📷 5Caravan parks · North East England
Melmerby Holiday Park
Melmerby Holiday Park — a caravan park in scotland lowlands.
📷 5Caravan parks · North West England
Melmerby Mill Holiday Caravan Park
Melmerby Mill Holiday Caravan Park — a caravan park in scotland lowlands.
📷 5Campsites · North West England
Mains Farm
Mains Farm — a campsite in scotland lowlands.
📷 5Caravan parks · North East England
Crossfell Caravan Park
Crossfell Caravan Park — a caravan park in scotland lowlands.
📷 5Campsites · North West England
Lazonby Pool Campsite
Lazonby Pool Campsite — a campsite in scotland lowlands.
📷 5Places to eat & drink
📷 3
📷 7Cafés · North West England
Narrowbar Cafe
Narrowbar Cafe — a café in scotland lowlands.
📷 7Historic pubs · North West England
Two Lions public house and integral stables
Two Lions public house and integral stables in Scotland Lowlands, United Kingdom.
📷 6Historic pubs · North West England
Gloucester Arms
Gloucester Arms in Scotland Lowlands, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · North West England
Graham Arms (West Of Gelt Bridge)
Graham Arms (West Of Gelt Bridge) in Scotland Lowlands, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · North West England
Horse And Farrier Inn And Stables
Horse And Farrier Inn And Stables in Scotland Lowlands, United Kingdom.
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Gamblesby?
- Gamblesby is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode CA10), in the parish of Glassonby.
- What is Gamblesby?
- Gamblesby — village in Cumbria, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Gamblesby?
- The nearest railway station is Lazonby and Kirkoswald, about 5.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode CA10.
- Is Gamblesby a protected site?
- Yes — Gamblesby is part of the River Eden and Tributaries SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the North Pennines National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Gamblesby free to visit?
- Yes, Gamblesby is free to enter.
- How do I get to Gamblesby?
- The nearest railway station is Lazonby and Kirkoswald, about 5.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CA10.