Catterick Garrison
Catterick Garrison is a major garrison and town located 3 miles south of Richmond in the Richmondshire district of North Yorkshire, England. The town lies within the Central Richmondshire electoral division of North Yorkshire County Council and divided between the Hipswell and Scotton wards of Richmondshire District Council. The town is divided between two civil parishes. The southern part of the town, south of a small stream known as Leadmill Gill, is within 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 largest British Army garrison in the world, having a population of around 13000 and measuring more than 2400 acres. The original intention for Catterick was to become a temporary camp to accommodate two comprehensive divisions with around 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 more than 25000 by 2020, making it the largest population centre in the local area. Lacking a real town centre, the Garrison gained its first substantial supermarket in 2000, in addition to a retail park called 'Richmondshire Walk', which also includes a McDonalds, a Poundstretcher and a Peacocks, amongst other shops. 'Catterick Leisure Centre' is a purpose built centre opposite the retail park, opened in July 2009, and it presents a broad spectrum of leisure and fitness facilities like a swimming pool, as well as a fitness centre, and also an adjoining public library. For all of your home upgrades, be certain that you utilise trustworthy professionals in Catterick Garrison to make sure you get the very best quality.
