Thwaite Head Cumbria

We have Pubs (9), Restaurants (50), Banks (5), Hotels (12), Shops (49), Supermarkets (7), Takeaways (25), Cinemas (4), Health and beauty (45), Home improvement (86), Attractions (58), Property services (47) and Education (37)

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The nearest train stations to Thwaite Head are

Windermere (6.78 miles)

Ulverston (8.49 miles)

Local Information

Distances in these cards are measured from the centre of the LA12 postcode district.

County or areaCumbria
Postcode districtLA12
Telephone code01262
Time zoneEurope/London (GMT/BST)
Daylight through the yearLongest day (Jun 21): 17 h 13 min4:37 am – 9:50 pmShortest day (Dec 21): 7 h 19 min8:30 am – 3:49 pm
Sun todaySunrise –Sunset –
People5,269 residentsin the Hawkshead & Cartmel Fell census areaMedian age 55.42,427 households71% of homes owner-occupied49% owned outright7% social rented, 22% private rentedSource: Office for National Statistics, Census 2021
Work and commuting1.9% unemployment rate58% of adults are economically active, 2,632 in work, 33% retiredMain industries: hospitality 14%, retail and wholesale 12%, health and social work 9%Getting to work: 36% work from home, 55% go by car, 7% walk or cycle39% of those who travel work within 10 km of homeSource: Office for National Statistics, Census 2021
Education and languages43% of adults hold a degree or higher12% have no qualifications, 7% an apprenticeshipMain language: English 99%Source: Office for National Statistics, Census 2021
ClimateWarmest month July: highs 19°C, lows 11°CColdest month January: highs 7°C, lows 1°C1,680 mm of rain a year, 59 days with 10 mm or morewettest month December56 days of air frost, 5 summer days above 25°C in a typical yearJanuary: 1 to 7°CJFebruary: 1 to 7°CFMarch: 2 to 9°CMApril: 4 to 12°CAMay: 6 to 16°CMJune: 9 to 18°CJJuly: 11 to 19°CJAugust: 11 to 19°CASeptember: 9 to 17°CSOctober: 6 to 13°CONovember: 3 to 10°CNDecember: 1 to 7°CD20°0°Source: Met Office HadUK-Grid 1991-2020 averages, 2 km grid (highs and lows from the 12 km grid)
Nearby landmarksForce Fallswaterfall · under a mileGreen Hows Upper Tarnlake · under a mileGreen Hows Tarnlake · 1.1 miClough Bankvalley · under a mileForce Knotthill · 1.0 miSilver Holmeisland · 2.0 miSource: Ordnance Survey Open Names
Earthquakes70 of magnitude 2 or more within 50 miles since 197013 of magnitude 3+, 2 of magnitude 4+, 3 induced by mining or drillingLargest: magnitude 4.0 on 26 Dec 197950 mi away, Longtown, CumbriaMost recent: magnitude 2.0 on 21 Sep 202612 mi away, Silverdale, LancashireSource: British Geological Survey earthquake database
Flood riskRivers and sea: areas at High risk within 500 m of the centrea 1 in 30 chance of flooding in any year, or greaterAlso medium, low risk areas nearbySource: Environment Agency, Risk of Flooding from Rivers and Sea
Air qualityNO2 1.8 · PM2.5 4.4 · PM10 6.3 µg/m³annual mean concentrations, 2024Within the WHO guidelines for all threeSource: DEFRA modelled background pollution maps 2024, 1 km grid
Broadband40% of premises can get gigabit-capable broadband87% can get superfast (30 Mbit/s or more)1.2% cannot get a decent connection (below the 10 Mbit/s universal service obligation)2,989 residential premises in the census areaSource: Ofcom Connected Nations, July 2025
Elevation16 m52 ft above sea levelLand within 1 km ranges from 14 to 138 mSource: Ordnance Survey, OS Terrain 50





Pubs

Pubs in Thwaite Head

 

 

50 Restaurants in Thwaite Head in 13 categories

 

 

Banks

Banks in Thwaite Head

 

 

Hotels

Hotels in Thwaite Head

 

 

49 Shops in Thwaite Head in 16 categories

 

 

Supermarkets

Supermarkets in Thwaite Head

 

 

25 Takeaways in Thwaite Head in 5 categories

 

 

Cinemas

Cinemas in Thwaite Head

 

 

45 Health and beauty in Thwaite Head in 11 categories

 

 

86 Home improvement in Thwaite Head in 14 categories

 

 

58 Attractions in Thwaite Head in 12 categories

 

 

47 Property services in Thwaite Head in 7 categories

 

 

37 Education in Thwaite Head in 15 categories

 

 

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Best reviews

Top pubs in Thwaite Head

  • WineTime - Warton, Carnforth

    Wine Bar

    57 Main St, Warton, Carnforth, LA6 1JH

    14.8 miles away

    5 star reviewhow do l rate perfection,includes staff.

  • Royal Oak - Stonegate, Lancaster

    Bar

    Little Stonegate Main Street, Stonegate, Lancaster, LA2 8JY

    19.9 miles away

    5 star reviewExcellent food, service and value in clean and pleasant surroundings with a fantastic beer garden and plenty of parking in ...

  • Farmers Arms - Baycliff, Ulverston

    Bar

    31 The Ellers Swan Street Main Rd, Baycliff, Ulverston, LA12 9RP

    11.6 miles away

    5 star reviewExcellent Saturday lunch Menu in cosy village atmosphere Great food

  • Devonshire Arms - Ulverston

    1 Braddyll Terrace, Ulverston, LA12 0DH

    8.4 miles away

    5 star reviewHidden gem, best pub in the area, landlord keeps his real ale in superb condition. Also, no hot food being ...

  • Vapour Bar - Barrow in Furness

    Bar

    226 Dalton Road, Barrow in Furness, LA14 1PN

    15.7 miles away

    4 star reviewfrom first visit 3 years ago advice and service great, good quality product

 

Top restaurants in Thwaite Head

  • Silver Mountain - Kendal

    Czech Restaurant

    133-135 Highgate, Kendal, LA9 4EN

    10.6 miles away

    5 star reviewBest Chinese in Kendal.. Quick friendly service. The only one we use .. A must try

  • British Raj - Kendal

    Czech Restaurant

    76 Kirkland, Kendal, LA9 5AP

    10.6 miles away

    5 star reviewThe best indian take-away EVER!!!!!!

  • Rickys - Bolton le Sands, Carnforth

    26 Slyne Road, Bolton le Sands, Carnforth, LA5 8BQ

    16.6 miles away

    5 star reviewExcellent meal. Always a warm welcome and personal attention.

  • Salvanas - Barrow in Furness

    Italian Restaurant

    75-81 Cavendish Street, Barrow in Furness, LA14 1QD

    15.7 miles away

    5 star reviewMMmmmmmmm folded pizzas <3

 

Top banks in Thwaite Head

Banks yet to be reviewed

 

Top hotels in Thwaite Head

 

Top shops in Thwaite Head

  • Scope - Kendal

    Discount Store

    60 Highgate, Kendal, LA9 4TF

    10.6 miles away

    5 star reviewA while ago but remember great stuff, nice price and polite, knowledgeable staff

  • Seward E & J G - Burneside, Kendal

    Pie Shop

    5 Highgate Steeles Row, Burneside, Kendal, LA9 6PY

    10.5 miles away

    5 star reviewReally superb deep filled pies and cakes. You have to take what they have got, today there were cheese and ...

  • Lakeside Picnic - Waterhead, Ambleside

    Dessert Shop

    The Old Coach House Stock Lane Borrans Road, Waterhead, Ambleside, LA22 0ES

    8.4 miles away

    5 star reviewVery good coffee and fantasting customer service. Beautiful surroundings.

  • Broughton Village Bakery - Broughton in Furness

    Pie Shop

    Prince's Street, Broughton in Furness, LA20 6HQ

    8.4 miles away

    5 star reviewFriendly service, excellent bread, pasties and cakes. More than worth visiting!!

  • Delph's DIY - Barrow in Furness

    DIY Shop

    68 Gloucester Street, Barrow in Furness, LA13 9RX

    15.4 miles away

    5 star reviewSUPERB STORE, IT SELLS THE LOT!!!

 

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Top takeaways in Thwaite Head

  • Posh Spice - Hest Bank, Lancaster

    Indian Takeaway

    2 Marine Drive, Hest Bank, Lancaster, LA2 6EB

    16.5 miles away

    5 star reviewthank you so much - this is authentic gorgeous high quality restaurant food with consistently top service from a takeaway! ...

  • Jolly Fryer - Burneside, Kendal

    Burneside, Kendal, LA9 6QT

    10.5 miles away

    5 star reviewThis a seriously good chippie. Quality always excellent. Fresh & delicious.

  • Water Lily - Barrow in Furness

    43 Cavendish Street, Barrow in Furness, LA14 1SF

    15.8 miles away

    5 star reviewThere is NOWHERE in the universe that makes curry like the water lily !!! I have gone to them since ...

  • Chippy Bank - Ulverston

    Fish and Chips Takeaway

    7 King Street, Ulverston, LA12 7DZ

    8.2 miles away

    5 star reviewGreat food, recommendation! Opening times changed: Mo-Sat 11 - 14 16:45 - 20 Sunday closed

  • Haverigg Fish and Chip Shop - Haverigg, Millom

    Main Street, Haverigg, Millom, LA18 4EX

    13.6 miles away

    5 star reviewLovely chips, huge freshly made fish. Very busy chippy but well worth the wait.

 

Top cinemas in Thwaite Head

Cinemas yet to be reviewed

 

Top health and beauty in Thwaite Head

  • Headlines - Ulverston

    Hairdresser

    42 Central Drive, Ulverston, LA12 9JN

    9 miles away

    5 star reviewLovely job, really pleased. nice, friendly salon, very experienced stylist,washed, dried and re styled my hair beautifully. very reasonable prices ...

 

Top home improvement in Thwaite Head

  • Fellview Joinery - Barrow in Furness

    Carpenter

    Trinity Enterprise Centre Ironworks Road, Barrow in Furness, LA14 2PN

    15.9 miles away

    5 star reviewWe had oak flooring and stairs laid by Fellview Joinery in March 2014. Very friendly. Dave the manager always kept ...

 

Top attractions in Thwaite Head

Attractions yet to be reviewed

 

Top property services in Thwaite Head

 

Top education in Thwaite Head