Ousby facts for kids
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 Converted Chapel at Row |
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 Ousby
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| Population | 447 (2011) |
| OS grid reference | NY6234 |
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| Country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | PENRITH |
| Postcode district | CA10 |
| Dialling code | 01768 |
| Police | Cumbria |
| Fire | Cumbria |
| Ambulance | North West |
| EU Parliament | North West England |
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Ousby is a small village and civil parish located in the Eden area of Cumbria, England. A civil parish is a local area with its own council, helping to manage local services.
Ousby is known as a Thankful Village. This means it is one of only 52 parishes in England and Wales where every soldier who left to fight in World War I returned home safely. No lives were lost from Ousby during that war.
In 2001, the village had a population of 362 people. By 2011, this number had grown to 447. The Ousby parish includes several smaller areas called hamlets. These are Crewgarth, Row, Shire, and Townhead.
What to Find in Ousby
Ousby has a few places for residents and visitors.
- The Fox Inn: This is a local pub where people can relax and eat.
- Campsite: There is a campsite for people who want to stay outdoors.
- St Luke's Church: Located in Townhead, this is the village's place of worship.
- Converted Chapel: A former chapel in Row has been changed into a holiday home.
Where is Ousby Located?
Ousby is found in an area called Ousbydale. It is about 1.6 kilometres (1 mile) south of the village of Melmerby. The village is also close to the A686 road.
There is a large hill, or fell, in the Pennines mountain range named Ousby Fell.
