Catterick Garrison
Catterick Garrison is a significant garrison and town positioned 3 miles south of Richmond in the Richmondshire district of North Yorkshire, England. The town lies in the Central Richmondshire electoral division of North Yorkshire County Council and divided among the Hipswell and Scotton wards of Richmondshire District Council. The town is divided amongst two civil parishes. The southern part of the town, south of a little stream referred to as Leadmill Gill, is in the civil parish of Scotton. The northern part forms the greater part of the civil parish of Hipswell. Every parish has its own parish council. It is the biggest British Army garrison in the world, having a population of about 13000 and measuring more than 2400 acres. The original intention for Catterick was to be a temporary camp to accommodate two full divisions with about 40000 men in 2000 huts. However, under plans announced by the Ministry of Defence (MoD) in November 2005, the population of Catterick Garrison is expected to grow to over 25000 by 2020, making it the biggest population centre within the local area. Lacking a true town centre, the Garrison gained its initial significant supermarket in 2000, as well as a retail park generally known as 'Richmondshire Walk', which also contains a McDonalds, a Poundstretcher and also a Peacocks, amongst others. 'Catterick Leisure Centre' is a purpose built complex opposite the retail park, opened in July 2009, and it presents a broad spectrum of leisure and fitness facilities including a swimming pool, and a gym, and also an adjoining public library. For all your property upgrades, be certain that you employ trustworthy pros in Catterick Garrison to ensure you get the most effective quality.
