Askham, Cumbria
| Askham | |
|---|---|
The bridge over the River Lowther | |
Location within Cumbria | |
| Population | 356 (2011) |
| OS grid reference | NY6813 |
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| Unitary authority | |
| Ceremonial county | |
| Region | |
| Country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | PENRITH |
| Postcode district | CA10 |
| Dialling code | 01931 |
| Police | Cumbria |
| Fire | Cumbria |
| Ambulance | North West |
| UK Parliament | |
Askham is a village and civil parish in Westmorland and Furness, 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 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.