See what's open near youpubs, restaurants, shops and more, by distance from where you are

Top Rated Amenities




Local Information

Distances in these cards are measured from the centre of the LA8 postcode district.

County or areaCumbria
Postcode districtLA8
Telephone code015394
Time zoneEurope/London (GMT/BST)
Daylight through the yearLongest day (Jun 21): 17 h 14 min4:36 am – 9:50 pmShortest day (Dec 21): 7 h 18 min8:30 am – 3:48 pm
Sun todaySunrise –Sunset –
People8,022 residentsin the Windermere South & Staveley census areaMedian age 49.13,626 households64% of homes owner-occupied43% owned outright14% social rented, 21% private rentedSource: Office for National Statistics, Census 2021
Work and commuting3.5% unemployment rate61% of adults are economically active, 4,056 in work, 27% retiredMain industries: hospitality 24%, retail and wholesale 16%, health and social work 9%Getting to work: 26% work from home, 51% go by car, 2% take public transport, 20% walk or cycle65% of those who travel work within 10 km of homeSource: Office for National Statistics, Census 2021
Education and languages37% of adults hold a degree or higher14% have no qualifications, 7% an apprenticeshipMain language: English 92%Source: Office for National Statistics, Census 2021
ClimateWarmest month July: highs 19°C, lows 11°CColdest month January: highs 6°C, lows 1°C1,779 mm of rain a year, 62 days with 10 mm or morewettest month December56 days of air frost, 3 summer days above 25°C in a typical yearJanuary: 1 to 6°CJFebruary: 1 to 7°CFMarch: 2 to 9°CMApril: 4 to 12°CAMay: 6 to 15°CMJune: 9 to 18°CJJuly: 11 to 19°CJAugust: 11 to 19°CASeptember: 9 to 16°CSOctober: 6 to 13°CONovember: 3 to 9°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 landmarksKnipe Tarnlake · under a mileCleabarrow Tarnlake · 1.0 miCrook Knotthill · under a mileSchool Knotthill · 1.2 miSourpool Wykebay · 2.4 miHen Rockisland · 2.5 miSource: Ordnance Survey Open Names
Parks and green spacesWindermere Golf Clubgolf course · 1.0 mi · 40 haKendal Greenpark · 4.7 mi · 3 haSource: Ordnance Survey Open Greenspace
Earthquakes77 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 197946 mi away, Longtown, CumbriaMost recent: magnitude 2.0 on 21 Sep 202613 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 2.0 · PM2.5 4.5 · PM10 7.1 µg/m³annual mean concentrations, 2024Within the WHO guidelines for all threeSource: DEFRA modelled background pollution maps 2024, 1 km grid
Broadband81% of premises can get gigabit-capable broadband99% can get superfast (30 Mbit/s or more)0.1% cannot get a decent connection (below the 10 Mbit/s universal service obligation)4,329 residential premises in the census areaSource: Ofcom Connected Nations, July 2025
Elevation116 m381 ft above sea levelLand within 1 km ranges from 70 to 243 mSource: Ordnance Survey, OS Terrain 50
Local servicesHospitalWestmorland General Hospital6.2 miGP surgeryWindermere Health Centre2.4 miPharmacyWindermere Health Centre Pharmacy LTD2.4 miDentistDental Surgery2.4 miSource: NHS Organisation Data Service
SchoolsWithin 2 miNo schools listedCollegeKendal College5.3 miSource: Department for Education, Get Information about Schools
Getting aroundAirportTeesside International Airport MME59 miMajor airportLeeds Bradford Airport LBA59 miRailway stationWindermere2.6 miBus stationBus Rail InterchangeWindermere2.6 miFerryBowness PierBowness on Windermere2.4 miSources: Department for Transport NaPTAN; OurAirports

Distances in these cards are measured from the centre of the LA8 postcode district.


47 Pubs in Mitchelland in 2 categories

 

 

192 Restaurants in Mitchelland in 20 categories

 

 

Banks

Banks in Mitchelland

 

No banks listed yet!

 

Hotels

Hotels in Mitchelland

 

 

115 Shops in Mitchelland in 20 categories

 

 

Supermarkets

Supermarkets in Mitchelland

 

 

57 Takeaways in Mitchelland in 7 categories

 

 

Cinemas

Cinemas in Mitchelland

 

 

56 Attractions in Mitchelland in 13 categories

 

 

41 Health and beauty in Mitchelland in 11 categories

 

 

85 Home improvement in Mitchelland in 14 categories

 

 

48 Property services in Mitchelland in 7 categories

 

 

41 Education in Mitchelland in 14 categories

 

 

Add venues to this section



Best reviews

Top pubs in Mitchelland

  • WineTime - Warton, Carnforth

    Wine Bar

    57 Main St, Warton, Carnforth, LA6 1JH

    14.2 miles away

    5 star reviewhow do l rate perfection,includes staff.

  • Farmers Arms - Baycliff, Ulverston

    Bar

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

    16.8 miles away

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

  • Devonshire Arms - Ulverston

    1 Braddyll Terrace, Ulverston, LA12 0DH

    14 miles away

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

  • John Peel - Windermere

    Windermere, LA23 3BZ

    2.4 miles away

    5 star reviewExcellent food and service n plenty of it well enjoyed especially in front of a roaring fire definitely going again ...

  • Black Dog Inn - Dalton in Furness

    Broughton Rd, Dalton in Furness, LA15 8JP

    17.5 miles away

    4 star reviewthe best pub in cumbria

 

Top restaurants in Mitchelland

  • Silver Mountain - Kendal

    Czech Restaurant

    133-135 Highgate, Kendal, LA9 4EN

    5.2 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

    5.3 miles away

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

  • Shap Chip Shop - Shap, Penrith

    Fish and Chips Restaurant

    Cleveland House, Shap, Shap, Penrith, CA10 3JS

    14.9 miles away

    5 star reviewFantastic! Shap Chippy re-opened in 2013 and I can honestly say they do the best fish and chips I have ...

 

Top banks in Mitchelland

Banks yet to be reviewed

 

Top hotels in Mitchelland

  • Lisdoonie Hotel - Barrow in Furness

    307 Abbey Road, Barrow in Furness, LA14 5LF

    20.2 miles away

    5 star reviewLovelyhotel, very friendly staff , nice clean rooms , and a very nice breakfast, would stay again.

  • Wellington - Dalton in Furness

    63 Market Street, Dalton in Furness, LA15 8AW

    18.3 miles away

    5 star reviewStayed here over bank August bank holiday with hubby nice friendly hotel clean and comfy clean towels changed daily loved ...

  • Crooklands Hotel - Milnthorpe, Kendal

    Crooklands, Milnthorpe, Kendal, LA7 7NW

    9.3 miles away

    5 star reviewGreat friendly hotel

  • Forest Side Hotel - Grasmere, Ambleside

    Keswick Road, Grasmere, Ambleside, LA22 9RL

    10.1 miles away

    5 star reviewlovely hotel stayed there recently rooms great with fab views friendly staff would return here .exelent ...

 

Top shops in Mitchelland

  • Scope - Kendal

    Discount Store

    60 Highgate, Kendal, LA9 4TF

    5.1 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

    4.3 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

    6.3 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

    14.6 miles away

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

  • Oggie's Cards & Gifts - Coniston

    Gift Shop

    Coniston, LA21 8ED

    8.3 miles away

    5 star reviewMe and my husband recently went here on my first trip to coniston. I must admit it was a lovely ...

 

Top supermarkets in Mitchelland

Supermarkets yet to be reviewed

 

Top takeaways in Mitchelland

  • Jolly Fryer - Burneside, Kendal

    Jolly Fryer, Burneside, Kendal, LA9 6QT

    4.3 miles away

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

  • Chippy Bank - Ulverston

    Fish and Chips Takeaway

    7 King Street, Ulverston, LA12 7DZ

    13.9 miles away

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

  • Flounders - Flookburgh

    Fish and Chips Takeaway

    Market Street, Flookburgh, LA11 7JU

    12.7 miles away

    5 star reviewCalled into this great little shop after the steam rally, super fish and chips, DO NOT ruin these super tasty ...

  • Our Plaice - Coniston

    Fish and Chips Takeaway

    Lake Road, Coniston, LA21 8EW

    8.2 miles away

    5 star reviewvery tasty and very good value well worth a visit if you are passing

  • Raj Indian - Milnthorpe

    3 Beetham Road, Milnthorpe, LA7 7QL

    9.2 miles away

    4 star reviewGood food, ideally placed. Would like to see better meal deals

 

Top cinemas in Mitchelland

Cinemas yet to be reviewed

 

Top attractions in Mitchelland

Attractions yet to be reviewed

 

Top health and beauty in Mitchelland

  • JJs - Kirkby Lonsdale, Carnforth

    Hair Care

    18 Market Street, Kirkby Lonsdale, Carnforth, LA6 2AU

    14.8 miles away

    5 star reviewEasily the best haircut in the area

  • Headlines - Ulverston

    Hairdresser

    42 Central Drive, Ulverston, LA12 9JN

    14.5 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 Mitchelland

Home improvement yet to be reviewed

 

Top property services in Mitchelland

Property services yet to be reviewed

 

Top education in Mitchelland