The village of Cartmel, close to Grange-over-Sands, grew up around the twelfth century Priory church which, according to legend, was built between two parallel streams in response to a ’heavenly voice’. Today, Cartmel Priory is one of the finest ecclesiastical buildings in the north of England. It survives as the centre of village life, and is a place of worship, a concert venue and a visitor attraction with professional guided tours every Wednesday throughout the summer months.