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Towns & cities · North West England

Thrimby

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Thrimby — village and former civil parish in Cumbria, England, UK.

Thrimby, towns & cities in North West England

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Plan your visit

Typical visit
3 h–6 h
  • Free entry
  • Family-friendly
  • Dog-friendly

About

Thrimby is a town, city, village or settlement in the United Kingdom. Recent population estimates put it at around 30 people. Address: CA10. Wikidata describes it as: "village and former civil parish in Cumbria, England, UK". Coordinates: 54.5780°, -2.6900°.

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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

Thrimby is a hamlet and former civil parish, now in the parish of Little Strickland, in Westmorland and Furness, Cumbria, England. In 2001 the population of the civil parish of Thrimby was 30. The population measured at the 2011 Census was less than 100. Details are included in the parish of Great Strickland. It has a Grade 2* farmhouse called Thrimby Hall, as seen in series 4 of the BBC Two fly-on-the-wall farming documentary "This Farming Life".

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Background

History

Thrimby was a chapelry with 2 townships within Morland parish. It became a civil parish in 1866. On 1 April 2019 the parish was merged with Little Strickland. On 23 October 1970, the nine-mile Tebay to Thrimby section of the M6 was opened, built by Christiani-Shand. The section terminated on the A6. The next junction further north would be at Penrith (A66).

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Coordinates
54.5780, -2.6900
Parish
Little Strickland
Postcode
CA10
Parliamentary constituency
Westmorland and Lonsdale
Population
30

Sources

Other places nearby

Thrimby is a small village located in North East England with a population of 30. Our guide lists N attractions within reach.

At a glance

Population
30
Constituency
Westmorland and Lonsdale

Things to see in Thrimby

2 attractions within 12 km.

Field House, Little Strickland - geograph.org.uk - 175644📷 4

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Little Strickland

Little Strickland in England North East, United Kingdom.

Telecoms mast near Shap - geograph.org.uk - 6647198📷 3

Public art & sculpture · North West England

Shap Beck Drove Arch Fold

Shap Beck Drove Arch Fold — a public art in england-north-east, United Kingdom.

Free🐕sheepfoldscumbria.co.uk

Nearby

Field House, Little Strickland - geograph.org.uk - 175644📷 4

Other places · North West England

Little Strickland

Little Strickland in England North East, United Kingdom.

A private drive in Great Strickland - geograph.org.uk - 4694577📷 5

Caravan parks · North West England

Oaklands Country Park

Oaklands Country Park — a caravan park in england north east.

Telecoms mast near Shap - geograph.org.uk - 6647198📷 3

Public art & sculpture · North West England

Shap Beck Drove Arch Fold

Shap Beck Drove Arch Fold — a public art in england-north-east, United Kingdom.

Free🐕sheepfoldscumbria.co.uk
Great Strickland📷 3

Towns & cities · North West England

Great Strickland

Great Strickland — village and civil parish in Cumbria, England, UK.

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Scarside Farm - geograph.org.uk - 3938837📷 5

Mountains & hills · North West England

In Scar

In Scar — a hill or mountain in england north east.

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Bridge carrying the A6 over the M6 - geograph.org.uk - 3028885📷 3

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Leath

Leath in England North East, United Kingdom.

Where to eat & stay near Thrimby

Places to stay

A private drive in Great Strickland - geograph.org.uk - 4694577📷 5

Caravan parks · North West England

Oaklands Country Park

Oaklands Country Park — a caravan park in england north east.

Morland, St. Lawrence's Church, Anglo-Saxon tower with a c17th top storey addition - geograph.org.uk - 7598677📷 5

Campsites · North West England

Greengill Campsite

Greengill Campsite — a campsite in england north east.

Freegreengillholidays.co.uk
Field near Newby - geograph.org.uk - 5859310📷 5

Caravan parks · North West England

Newby End Farm Caravan Site

Newby End Farm Caravan Site — a caravan park in england north east.

newbyendfarm.co.uk
Close up, Elizabeth II postbox on Main Street (A6), Shap - geograph.org.uk - 5202226📷 5

Campsites · North West England

New Ing Lodge Camping

New Ing Lodge Camping — a campsite in england north east.

Freenewinglodge.co.uk
Close up, Elizabeth II postbox on Main Street (A6), Shap - geograph.org.uk - 5202226📷 5

Hostels · North West England

New Ing Lodge

New Ing Lodge — a hostel in england north east.

The Punchbowl Inn, Askham - geograph.org.uk - 5794978📷 5

Caravan parks · North West England

The Punchbowl Caravan Park

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Places to eat & drink

Brewery Lane, Penrith New Squares - geograph.org.uk - 4366805📷 7

Historic pubs · North West England

Two Lions public house and integral stables

Two Lions public house and integral stables in Scotland Lowlands, United Kingdom.

The Board ^ Elbow, Penrith - geograph.org.uk - 3462077📷 6

Historic pubs · North West England

Gloucester Arms

Gloucester Arms in Scotland Lowlands, United Kingdom.

George Hotel Devonshire Street Penrith - geograph.org.uk - 1560122📷 7

Cafés · North West England

Narrowbar Cafe

Narrowbar Cafe — a café in scotland lowlands.

narrowbarcafe.co.uk
Ducks In Dacre - geograph.org.uk - 2428751📷 5

Historic pubs · North West England

Horse And Farrier Inn And Stables

Horse And Farrier Inn And Stables in Scotland Lowlands, United Kingdom.

Junction of Scattergate and Colby Lane, Appleby - geograph.org.uk - 5033649📷 5

Historic pubs · North East England

1, Scattergate

1, Scattergate in England North East, United Kingdom.

Langwathby - geograph.org.uk - 259485📷 3

Historic pubs · North West England

Langwathby

Langwathby in England North East, United Kingdom.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Thrimby?
Thrimby is in North-East England, United Kingdom (postcode CA10), in the parish of Little Strickland.
What is Thrimby?
Thrimby — village and former civil parish in Cumbria, England, UK.
How do I get to Thrimby?
Drivers can use postcode CA10.
Is Thrimby a protected site?
Yes — Thrimby is part of the River Eden and Tributaries SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the North Pennines National Landscape (AONB).
Is Thrimby free to visit?
Yes, Thrimby is free to enter.
How do I get to Thrimby?
Drivers can navigate to postcode CA10. It sits within the Westmorland and Lonsdale parliamentary constituency.