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Discover Askham
Askham in Cumbria (England) is a town in United Kingdom about 240 mi (or 387 km) north-west of London, the country's capital city.
Current time in Askham is now 07:18 PM (Monday). The local timezone is named Europe / London with an UTC offset of zero hours. We know of 8 airports near Askham, of which 4 are larger airports. The closest airport in United Kingdom is Carlisle Airport in a distance of 23 mi (or 37 km), North. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).
There are several Unesco world heritage sites nearby. The closest heritage site is Frontiers of the Roman Empire in Germany at a distance of 60 mi (or 97 km). The closest in United Kingdom is New Lanark in a distance of 76 mi (or 97 km), North-East. Also, if you like playing golf, there are a few options in driving distance. Looking for a place to stay? we compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.
When in this area, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Carlisle, Greenhead, Haltwhistle, Bardon Mill and Holwick. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.
Local weather forecast
Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 7°C / 45 °F
Morning Temperature | 6°C / 43 °F |
Evening Temperature | 6°C / 43 °F |
Night Temperature | 6°C / 43 °F |
Chance of rainfall | 1% |
Air Humidity | 78% |
Air Pressure | 992 hPa |
Wind Speed | Strong breeze with 20 km/h (12 mph) from North-East |
Cloud Conditions | Scattered clouds, covering 28% of sky |
General Conditions | Light rain |
Tuesday, 26th of November 2024
5°C (41 °F)
1°C (34 °F)
Light rain, fresh breeze, scattered clouds.
Wednesday, 27th of November 2024
3°C (38 °F)
0°C (32 °F)
Few clouds, light breeze.
Thursday, 28th of November 2024
3°C (38 °F)
1°C (33 °F)
Sky is clear, gentle breeze, clear sky.
Hotels and Places to Stay
Rebels Hide
Sharrow Bay
Acorn Guest House
TRAVELODGE PENRITH
Premier Inn Penrith
THE GEORGE HOTEL
Videos from this area
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Brougham Hall, Brougham, Cumbria, UK - 4th September, 2013
This video features footage of Brougham Hall, which is located in the village of Brougham just outside of Penrith in the County of Cumbria, England. The oldest part of the hall is the Tudor...
Neil Hagar AKA Ronny Roundhead Disco King
Ronny on the first night stop off in Penrith, on the coast to coast cycle ride Maryport to Sunderland is plied with "Stella", and he turns into a "Disco Deva"! This brought much amusement...
Red Squirrels Day 1
The first day of several spent watching red squirrels near Penrith In Cumbria.Shot in March 2008. In 1995 my father filmed red squirrels in the south of the county. Now they only cling on...
American HO DCC layout with multiple sound locos
This HO layout was going to be a garden one until my wife expressed displeasure that it would attract all sorts to watch it. It is now in the railway shed with my N scale layout. I used a...
Askham, Cumbria, UK - 3rd September, 2012
Askham is a village and civil parish in the Eden District of Cumbria, England. According to the 2001 census the parish had a population of 360. It is situated in the eastern edge of the Lake...
Winter Wedding Lowther Church Askham Hall Cumbria
Highlights from a blustery, wet winter wedding at Lowther Church and Askham Hall in the village of Askham near Penrith, Cumbria.
Lowther Castle, Cumbria, UK - 3rd September, 2013
Still undergoing rejuvination and long term development, Lowther Castle IS an impressive sight in the Cumbrian countryside. This video features footage of the castle buildings and walls, as...
Sheila's Visit to Brougham Castle, Penrith, Cumbria
A Family Tree video with connections to the Hasell family of Dalemain and others further back in time of Norman descent--The Stutevilles.Sir Edward Hasell was the Steward of Lady Clifford and...
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Attractions and noteworthy things
Distances are based on the centre of the city/town and sightseeing location. This list contains brief abstracts about monuments, holiday activities, national parcs, museums, organisations and more from the area as well as interesting facts about the region itself. Where available, you'll find the corresponding homepage. Otherwise the related wikipedia article.
Lowther Castle
Lowther Castle is a country house in the historic county of Westmorland, which now forms part of the modern county of Cumbria, England. It has belonged to the Lowther family, latterly the Earls of Lonsdale, since the Middle Ages.
River Lowther
The River Lowther flows through Cumbria in England. It is a tributary of the River Eamont which in turn is a tributary of the River Eden which flows into the Solway Firth near Carlisle. The Lowther begins with the confluence of the Keld Gill and the Keld Dub near the village of Keld. Its name is recorded about 1175 as Lauder. It may come from Old Norse lauðr + á = "foamy river", or it may come from Celtic.
Clifton Moor Skirmish
The Clifton Moor Skirmish took place between forces of the British Hanoverian government and Jacobite rebels on 19 December 1745. Since the commander of the British forces, the Duke of Cumberland, was aware of the Jacobite presence in Derby, the Jacobite leader Prince Charles Edward Stuart decided to retreat north back towards Scotland. Charles began his retreat from Derby on 6 December 1745.
Boredale Hause
Boredale Hause is a mountain pass between Place Fell and Angletarn Pikes in the east of the English Lake District. It links the Patterdale and Boredale valleys. There is a large confusion of paths on the hause, which is largely grassy.
Whale, Cumbria
Whale is a hamlet in the Eden District, in the county of Cumbria, England. It is about a mile south of the village of Askham.
Helton, Cumbria
Helton is a village in the Eden District, in the English county of Cumbria. It is about a mile south of the village of Askham. Helton has a pub and a place of worship. There is also the hamlet of Heltondale nearby.
Clifton and Lowther railway station
For the station on the Eden Valley Railway line see Clifton Moor railway station Clifton railway station, later known as Clifton and Lowther railway station was a station on the Lancaster and Carlisle Railway south of Penrith near to the village of Clifton. It opened in 1846, and briefly acted as the terminus of the Eden Valley railway from its opening in 1862 until 1863, when a new northwards chord was built, along with Clifton Moor railway station.
Heughscar Hill
Heughscar Hill is a hill in the east of the English Lake District, east of Ullswater and north of High Street, Cumbria. It is the subject of a chapter of Wainwright's book The Outlying Fells of Lakeland. It reaches 1,231 feet and Wainwright's route is an anticlockwise circuit starting at Askham. He describes it as "A gem for aged fellwalkers"'.