Askham, Cumbria

Askham is a village and civil parish in the Eden district of Cumbria, England. It is in the historic county of Westmorland. According to the 2001 census the parish had a population of 360, decreasing slightly to 356 at the 2011 Census. It is situated on the eastern edge of the Lake District National Park, 4 miles (6.4 km) south of Penrith. Nearby are the remains of Lowther Castle, the site of the annual Lowther Show, a three-day event of country pursuits.

This article is about the village and civil parish in Cumbria. For the village and civil parish in Nottinghamshire, see Askham, Nottinghamshire.

Askham
The bridge over the River Lowther
Askham
Location within Cumbria
Population356 (2011)
OS grid referenceNY6813
Civil parish
  • Askham
District
Shire county
Region
  • North West
CountryEngland
Sovereign stateUnited Kingdom
Post townPENRITH
Postcode districtCA10
Dialling code01931
PoliceCumbria
FireCumbria
AmbulanceNorth West
UK Parliament
  • Penrith and the Border
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