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

Top Rated Amenities

Additional Amenity Sub-categories in Watermillock, Cumbria

For each listing we have opening times, address, phone number, reviews and photos




Local Information

Distances in these cards are measured from the centre of the CA11 postcode district.

County or areaCumbria
Postcode districtCA11
Telephone codeNot listed
Time zoneEurope/London (GMT/BST)
Daylight through the yearLongest day (Jun 21): 17 h 17 min4:34 am – 9:51 pmShortest day (Dec 21): 7 h 15 min8:31 am – 3:47 pm
Sun todaySunrise –Sunset –
People5,500 residentsin the Askham, Ullswater & Greystoke census areaMedian age 53.52,456 households71% of homes owner-occupied51% owned outright9% social rented, 19% private rentedSource: Office for National Statistics, Census 2021
Work and commuting2.6% unemployment rate60% of adults are economically active, 2,792 in work, 30% retiredMain industries: hospitality 15%, farming, forestry and fishing 12%, retail and wholesale 12%Getting to work: 40% work from home, 50% go by car, 1% take public transport, 8% walk or cycle47% of those who travel work within 10 km of homeSource: Office for National Statistics, Census 2021
Education and languages41% of adults hold a degree or higher14% have no qualifications, 6% an apprenticeshipMain language: English 98%Source: Office for National Statistics, Census 2021
ClimateWarmest month July: highs 18°C, lows 10°CColdest month January: highs 5°C, lows 1°C1,485 mm of rain a year, 48 days with 10 mm or morewettest month December55 days of air frost, 4 summer days above 25°C in a typical yearJanuary: 1 to 5°CJFebruary: 0 to 6°CFMarch: 1 to 8°CMApril: 3 to 11°CAMay: 5 to 14°CMJune: 8 to 16°CJJuly: 10 to 18°CJAugust: 10 to 17°CASeptember: 8 to 15°CSOctober: 6 to 12°CONovember: 3 to 8°CNDecember: 1 to 6°CD20°0°Source: Met Office HadUK-Grid 1991-2020 averages, 2 km grid (highs and lows from the 12 km grid)
Nearby landmarksArthur's Pikemountain · 1.4 miBonscale Pikemountain · 1.5 miSharrow Baybay · under a mileThwaitehill Baybay · under a mileLanty Tarnlake · 2.2 miKnottshill · under a mileSource: Ordnance Survey Open Names
Parks and green spacesDalemain Country Parkpark · 3.2 mi · 66 haThe Greenpark · 3.9 miJenkins Fieldpark · 4.9 mi · 4 haSource: Ordnance Survey Open Greenspace
Earthquakes78 of magnitude 2 or more within 50 miles since 197015 of magnitude 3+, 2 of magnitude 4+Largest: magnitude 4.0 on 26 Dec 197929 mi away, Longtown, CumbriaMost recent: magnitude 2.0 on 21 Sep 202630 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 1.7 · PM2.5 4.2 · PM10 5.9 µg/m³annual mean concentrations, 2024Within the WHO guidelines for all threeSource: DEFRA modelled background pollution maps 2024, 1 km grid
Broadband63% of premises can get gigabit-capable broadband88% can get superfast (30 Mbit/s or more)2.0% cannot get a decent connection (below the 10 Mbit/s universal service obligation)3,013 residential premises in the census areaSource: Ofcom Connected Nations, July 2025
Elevation151 m495 ft above sea levelLand within 1 km ranges from 145 to 242 mSource: Ordnance Survey, OS Terrain 50
Local servicesHospitalPenrith Community Hospital6.4 miGP surgeryGlenridding Health Centre5.0 miPharmacyWell6.3 miDentistSkirsgill Dental Practice5.6 miSource: NHS Organisation Data Service
Getting aroundAirportNewcastle International Airport NCL56 miRailway stationPenrith North Lakes6.2 miBus stationBus Station (P)Penrith6.6 miFerryHowtown Ullswater Ferry Landing1.5 miBus stops16 within a mileSources: Department for Transport NaPTAN; OurAirports

Distances in these cards are measured from the centre of the CA11 postcode district.


Pubs

Pubs in Watermillock

 

 

54 Restaurants in Watermillock in 12 categories

 

 

Banks

Banks in Watermillock

 

 

Hotels

Hotels in Watermillock

 

 

39 Shops in Watermillock in 12 categories

 

 

Supermarkets

Supermarkets in Watermillock

 

 

24 Takeaways in Watermillock in 5 categories

 

 

Cinemas

Cinemas in Watermillock

 

 

70 Home improvement in Watermillock in 16 categories

 

 

6 Health and beauty in Watermillock in 3 categories

 

 

47 Attractions in Watermillock in 9 categories

 

 

33 Property services in Watermillock in 5 categories

 

 

34 Education in Watermillock in 13 categories

 

 

Add venues to this section



Best reviews

Top pubs in Watermillock

  • Fetherston Arms - Penrith

    Gastropub

    The Square, Penrith, CA10 1DQ

    13.5 miles away

    5 star reviewBeautiful location-and probably the best home made pie in the World!!had fantastic lunch 1st weekend in Oct 2012.friendly, lovely atmosphere ...

  • Watermill Inn - Kendal, Nr Windermere

    Ings Village, Kendal, Nr Windermere, LA8 9PY

    14.7 miles away

    5 star reviewWithout doubt the best real ale pub in Cumbria. I visit every week and travel from Morecambe to do so. ...

  • Crown Inn - Bolton, Carlisle

    Bar

    Chapel Street Great Strickland, Bolton, Carlisle, CA10 3AZ

    9.5 miles away

    4 star reviewThis is a great traditional pub. Has a really nice atmosphere and is totally unspoilt. Serves a good traditional food menu served ...

  • Midland Hotel - Lazonby, Penrith

    Lazonby, Lazonby, Penrith, CA10 1BG

    12.5 miles away

    4 star reviewA quiet, friendly pub with good beer. An approachable landlord who chats if you want a chat. What more can ...

 

Top restaurants in Watermillock

  • Shap Chip Shop - Shap, Penrith

    Fish and Chips Restaurant

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

    8.4 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 ...

  • Mcdonalds - Penrith

    Ullswater Road, Penrith, CA11 7JQ

    6 miles away

    5 star reviewExcellent service. Guna in particular, what a star.

 

Top banks in Watermillock

Banks yet to be reviewed

 

Top hotels in Watermillock

 

Top shops in Watermillock

 

Top supermarkets in Watermillock

  • Co op - Keswick

    Main Street, Keswick, CA12

    11.3 miles away

    5 star reviewVery good, good for veggies, good prices and all round a lot better than Booths.

 

Top takeaways in Watermillock

  • Kingfisher - Keswick

    Fish and Chips Takeaway

    77 Main Street, Keswick, CA12 5DS

    11.3 miles away

    5 star reviewGreat Fish

  • Lucky Dragon - Waterhead, Compston Road

    1 Unicorn Building, Waterhead, Compston Road, LA22 9DJ

    11.9 miles away

    5 star reviewBrilliant best take away staff friendly polite. Bo is brilliant always knows what I want. Wouldn't go anywhere else to ...

  • China Moon - Appleby in Westmorland

    Low Wiend, Appleby in Westmorland, CA16 6QP

    14.7 miles away

    5 star reviewWe love the food from China Moon. They're friendly and fast too. Good sweet and sour, good chow mein noodles.

  • China Cottage - Waterhead, Ambleside

    7 Lake Road, Waterhead, Ambleside, LA22 0AD

    12 miles away

    4 star reviewExcellent stir fried beef

  • Staveley Chip Shop - Staveley

    Main Street, Staveley, LA8 9LU

    15 miles away

    4 star reviewSUPER FISH AND CHIPS. Lovely lady serving- & despite the heat wore a mask (due to Covid issues)

 

Top cinemas in Watermillock

Cinemas yet to be reviewed

 

Top home improvement in Watermillock

Home improvement yet to be reviewed

 

Top health and beauty in Watermillock

  • Hair Shop - Keswick

    Beauty

    2-3 Luptons Court, Keswick, CA12 5JL

    11.2 miles away

    5 star reviewGreat atmosphere excellent hairdressing

  • Canyon Ride - Cumbria

    Swimming

    Southend Road, Cumbria, CA10 2DW

    8.6 miles away

    5 star reviewCan you go on the water slide in the rain

  • Rowe Stephen - Penrith

    Optician

    26 Corn Market, Penrith, CA11 7HS

    6.4 miles away

    4 star reviewGreat service, very friendly and helpful, very happy customer

 

Top attractions in Watermillock

 

Top property services in Watermillock

Property services yet to be reviewed

 

Top education in Watermillock

Education yet to be reviewed