Castles · North West England
Greystoke, Cumbria
In or near Blencow.
Greystoke is a village and civil parish on the edge of the Lake District National Park in Cumbria, England, about 4 miles (6.4 km) west of Penrith. At the 2001 census the parish had a population of 64
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- Penrith (North Lakes) · 7.2 km
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Greystoke is a village and civil parish on the edge of the Lake District National Park in Cumbria, England, about 4 miles (6.4 km) west of Penrith. At the 2001 census the parish had a population of 642, increasing marginally to 654 at the 2011 Census. The village centres on a green surrounded by stone houses and cottages.
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Eden and Tributaries SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
Greystoke is a village and civil parish on the edge of the Lake District National Park in Cumbria, England, about 4 miles (6.4 km) west of Penrith. At the 2001 census the parish had a population of 642, increasing marginally to 654 at the 2011 Census. The village centres on a green surrounded by stone houses and cottages.
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Background
Architecture
Buildings in the village include St Andrew's parish church, which dates from the 13th century; Greystoke Castle, built by Baron Greystock in the 16th century and which stands in a 3000 acre park; the Boot & Shoe public house; and the outdoor swimming pool. To the east of the village are three farmsteads built in the style of follies about 1789 by Charles Howard, 11th Duke of Norfolk, of Greystoke Castle: Fort Putnam, Bunker's Hill and Spire House.
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- Coordinates
- 54.6700, -2.8700
- District
- Westmorland and Furness
- Parish
- Greystoke
- Postcode
- CA11 0TF
- Parliamentary constituency
- Westmorland and Lonsdale
- Nearest railway station
- Penrith (North Lakes) — 7.2 km
- Official site
- greystokepool.btck.co.uk
Sources
- wikipedia: Greystoke, Cumbria (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Greystoke, Cumbria?
- Greystoke, Cumbria is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode CA11 0TF), in the parish of Greystoke.
- What is Greystoke, Cumbria?
- Greystoke is a village and civil parish on the edge of the Lake District National Park in Cumbria, England, about 4 miles (6.4 km) west of Penrith. At the 2001 census the parish had a population of 64
- How do I get to Greystoke, Cumbria?
- The nearest railway station is Penrith (North Lakes), about 7.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode CA11 0TF.
- Is Greystoke, Cumbria a protected site?
- Yes — Greystoke, Cumbria is part of the River Eden and Tributaries SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Does Greystoke, Cumbria charge admission?
- Greystoke, Cumbria typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Greystoke, Cumbria?
- The nearest railway station is Penrith (North Lakes), about 7.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CA11 0TF.