Great Clifton facts for kids
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| Population | 1,114 (2011) |
| OS grid reference | NY0429 |
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| Country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | WORKINGTON |
| Postcode district | CA14 |
| Dialling code | 01900 |
| Police | Cumbria |
| Fire | Cumbria |
| Ambulance | North West |
| EU Parliament | North West England |
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Great Clifton is a small village located in the county of Cumbria, England. It's part of the Borough of Allerdale. A 'civil parish' is like a small local area with its own council that helps manage local things. In 2011, about 1,114 people lived in Great Clifton.
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Where is Great Clifton?
Great Clifton is located in a nice spot in Cumbria. The town of Workington is about 3 miles (5 km) to the west. Cockermouth is about 7 miles (11 km) to the east. The River Derwent flows about 1 mile (1.6 km) north of the village.
What's in the Village?
Great Clifton has some useful places for its residents. You can find a post office and a general store here. There are also three pubs in the village.
Village School
The local school is called Derwent Vale Primary School. It was built in 1995. Before that, the school was in an older building. That old building is now a private home.
Wind Farms Nearby
You might see several wind farms close to Great Clifton. One of them is the Winscales Moor Wind Farm. This wind farm has a special fund. It uses money from this fund to help local places, like the village hall in Great Clifton.
Local Sports Team
The village has its own rugby league team. They are called the Great Clifton Lions. The team plays in the CARLA League.
How the Village is Governed
Great Clifton is part of the Workington area. This area elects a person to represent them in the UK Parliament. This person is called a MP.
Local Councils
For local decisions, Great Clifton is part of the 'Stainburn + Clifton Ward'. This ward is part of the Allerdale Borough Council. It's also in the 'St Johns + Great Clifton Division' for the Cumbria County Council.
Great Clifton also has its own local council. It's called the Great Clifton Parish Council. This council helps manage local issues in the village.
Famous People from Great Clifton
A well-known person who lived in Great Clifton as a child is John Burridge. He was a professional footballer. He even mentioned his time in the village in his book, Budgie.
Historic Buildings
There is one special historic building in Great Clifton. It's called a 'listed building'. This means it's protected because of its history or special design. This building is a house at No. 5 Middlegate. It has a unique look with a green slate roof. It has two floors and three sections, called 'bays'. The front door has a fancy frame and a triangular top. The windows are a classic style called 'sash windows'.
