Smithfield, Cumbria
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| Smithfield | |
  Smithfield shown within Cumbria |
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| Population | around 250 |
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| OS grid reference | |
| District | City of Carlisle |
| Shire county | Cumbria |
| Region | North West |
| Constituent country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | CARLISLE |
| Postcode district | CA6 |
| Dialling code | 01228 |
| Police | Cumbria |
| Fire | Cumbria |
| Ambulance | North West |
| European Parliament | North West England |
| UK Parliament | City of Carlisle |
| List of places: UK • England • Cumbria | |
Smithfield is a village located in the parish of Kirklinton approximately 8 miles north of Carlisle in Cumbria, England, and has a population of around 250. The main road through the village, the A6071, leads to the nearby market towns of Longtown (west, 4 miles) and Brampton (east, 6 miles).
Local amenities include:
- The public house - The Robin Hood Inn
- The primary school - Fir Ends School
- The garage - Smithfield Garage
Smithfield can be described as a commuter village with the vast majority of the adult population working in Carlisle. With infrequent public transport (Stagecoach) to Carlisle, most journeys are made by car.
