Villages · North West England
Holker
In or near Flookburgh.
Holker — a village in england north west.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Cark and Cartmel · 0.8 km
About
A British village — settlements of this size traditionally cluster a green, parish church, pub and post office around historic land routes.
Photo gallery
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Morecambe Bay SSSI
- Ramsar wetland: Morecambe Bay
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Holker is a village located in North-West England. It is notable for its picturesque rural setting and proximity to the Lake District. The village offers a glimpse into traditional English village life, with local amenities and scenic landscapes typical of the region. Visitors can expect a tranquil atmosphere, ideal for exploring the surrounding countryside.
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- Coordinates
- 54.1833, -2.9667
- District
- Westmorland and Furness
- Parish
- Lower Allithwaite
- Postcode
- LA11 7NJ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Westmorland and Lonsdale
- Nearest railway station
- Cark and Cartmel — 0.8 km
Sources
- manual: geonames-2646761 (CC BY 4.0)
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Historic bridges · 0.4 km
Bridge Over River Eea To Low Row Cottages, East End
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Bridge Over River Eea To Low Row Cottages, West End
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Flookburgh War Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 0.9 km
Bridge Over River Eea To Cark House And Walls
Historic bridges · 0.9 km
St John the Baptist's Church, Flookburgh
Historic churches · 0.9 km
Bridge Over River Eea To Cark Farm
Historic bridges · 1.0 km
Flookburgh
Towns & cities · 1.1 km
Lakeland Miniature Village
Natural landmarks · 1.2 km
Holker Hall
Gardens · 1.2 km
Underpass approx 120m north-west of Whitegate Cottages
Memorials & monuments · 1.3 km
St Mary's Church, Allithwaite
Historic churches · 1.5 km
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📷 3Historic bridges · North West England
Bridge Over River Eea To Low Row Cottages, West End
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📷 3Memorials & monuments · North West England
Flookburgh War Memorial
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📷 3Historic bridges · North West England
Bridge Over River Eea To Cark House And Walls
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📷 3Historic churches · North West England
St John the Baptist's Church, Flookburgh
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Where to eat & stay near Holker
Places to stay
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📷 5Caravan parks · North West England
Lakeland Leisure Park
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📷 5Caravan parks · North West England
Old Park Wood
Old Park Wood — a caravan park in england north west.
📷 6B&Bs · North West England
Bay Villa
Bay Villa — a bed-and-breakfast in england north west.
📷 5Hotels · North West England
Grange Hotel
Grange Hotel — a hotel in england north west.
Places to eat & drink
📷 4Restaurants · North West England
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📷 5Restaurants · North West England
L'Enclume
L'Enclume — a restaurant in england north west.
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📷 5Historic pubs · North West England
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📷 5Historic pubs · North West England
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📷 5Historic pubs · North West England
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📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is Holker?
- Holker is in North-West England, United Kingdom (postcode LA11 7NJ), in the parish of Lower Allithwaite.
- What is Holker?
- Holker — a village in england north west.
- How do I get to Holker?
- The nearest railway station is Cark and Cartmel, about 0.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode LA11 7NJ.
- Is Holker a protected site?
- Yes — Holker is part of the Morecambe Bay SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Morecambe Bay Ramsar wetland.
- How do I get to Holker?
- The nearest railway station is Cark and Cartmel, about 0.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode LA11 7NJ.