Around Grange over Sands
Cartmel
Grange over Sands
www.grangeoversandstowncouncil.gov.uk
In Grange-over-Sands, the Jewel on the Bay, you will find natural beauty, relaxation, old-fashioned friendliness, a warm welcome and plenty of peace and quiet; the ideal escape destination.
Take a stroll on the promenade, a level walkway (suitable for pushchairs & wheelchairs) along the edge of Morecambe Bay , with it's delightful gardens, wonderful wildlife and stunning views across the bay. Relax at one of the cafes or for the more adventurous use the Gym Equipment. During the summer months visit the Recreation Ground to play tennis or putting or table tennis. Have you tried the Crazy Golf? There's a skate park and children's playground too.
See the ducks on the pond in the Ornamental Gardens, visit Park Road Gardens with it's bandstand (summer season of band concerts on a Sunday) and Sensory Garden. If you like shopping take a look at our unique and award winning shops. Treat yourself to lunch or afternoon tea in one of our many cafes and tea rooms. For the more adventurous, take a walk to the top of Hampsfell for the 360 panoramic view.
Walk Hampsfell from Grange-over-Sands
A number low lying hills lie to the south of the Lake District. The exposed limestone on them makes them a real pleasure to walk on. Hampsfell from Grange-over-Sands is one such example.
Holker Hall and Gardens
The Hall is enchanting all year round with an abundance of homegrown fresh flowers in Summer and crackling open fires throughout the colder months. Holker’s Gardens, both Formal and Woodland, celebrate every season with a collection of national treasures cultivated over the centuries. It is a Garden for Everyone. Hospitality underpins all our ventures and home-cooked food is an integral part of that. Our vibrant events calendar majors on live theatre & music for all ages, celebrations of local food, bustling markets and countless seasonal festivities throughout the year. We cannot wait to welcome you to Holker as you explore things to do near Cartmel.
Cartmel
Located on the edge of the Lake District National Park, just a stone’s throw from Morecambe Bay, Cartmel is a pretty village with a vibrant feel. Known for its fantastic food and drink (it’s home to two Michelin starred restaurants as well as plenty more great places to eat and drink), it’s the perfect place to get a taste of Cumbria and soak up the atmosphere with a coffee or glass of wine.
With a rich heritage dating back to Medieval times, Cartmel boasts a fascinating history which blends in seamlessly with its modern feel. At the heart of the village is the striking Cartmel Priory, dating back to the 12th century and still an active place of worship today. Explore picture perfect streets, lined with a fantastic variety of independent shops, country pubs and inns, cafes, and restaurants. Cartmel is also home to the iconic Cartmel Sticky Toffee Pudding: made just miles away in Flookburgh, originating and sold at Cartmel Village Shop.
The village is also known for its racecourse, with race events taking place throughout the summer months, giving a festival atmosphere to the whole village over four weekends each year.
Cartmel Racecourse
For an unforgettable fun-filled day out, Cartmel Races is hard to beat. Perfect for family, friends and celebrations, the combination of thrilling jump racing and a relaxed party atmosphere brings thousands of people back year after year. Over nine days a season, we welcome horses from around the UK and Ireland to compete in a gripping afternoon of racing, on a compact course where you can get close to the action as the thoroughbreds hurtle over the hurdles.
Unsworth's Yard
Welcome to Unsworth’s Yard, a unique space in the beautiful village of Cartmel, offering a Cheese Shop, Wine Shop, Craft Brewery and adjacent Tea Shop. Shop sales, or take a seat in our landscaped courtyard to enjoy your purchases.
We are open every day, all year round with food options during the day and most evenings throughout the summer.
Cartmel Priory
There’s a special feeling you get the first moment you enter a church. And with its 800-year-old history, stunning architecture and fascinating heritage, Cartmel Priory gives you a feeling that will last long after you’ve left.
Steeped in culture and rich with history, the Priory is found at the very heart of Cartmel village, surrounded by picturesque English countryside, and gives a warm welcome to everyone who comes to experience it.
Humphrey Head
www.cumbriawildlifetrust.org.uk
With excellent views over Morecambe Bay, this limestone promontory has an unusual assemblage of plants and interesting geological exposures. Great place for watching birds on the estuary.
Wakl Around Humphrey Head - www.where2walk.co.uk/walk/walk-round-humphrey-head/