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...

This 12th Century priory has experienced an exciting history and visitors will be shown how this Christian church founded in 1188 has developed over the years. The daily routine of life in a monastery will be explained and stories...

Picturesque Cartmel Racecourse, part of the Holker Estate, is situated on the edge of the Lake District and stages just seven National Hunt (jump) race meetings a year. A three-day fixture takes place in May/early June, another meeting is held...

Arnside Knott is a limestone hill on the edge of Arnside that rises to 159 metres above sea leve (522ft). Now owned by the National Trust, the area is home to a wide variety of wild flowers and butterflies,...

Built in the late 14th Century, Arnside Tower is the oldest building in the area. After centuries of erosion and subjugation to a brutal storm in 1884 this pele tower no longer has a roof or any floors and is...

Ducky’s Park Farm offers a fun and educational day out for families and school parties. In addition to a mini go-kart track, outdoor bouncy castle and indoor play area, the farm keeps numerous different animals and enables children to learn...

In 1865 this piece of land was leased from Benjamin Hall to Alexander Brogden for 21 years, to form an ornamental garden. When the lease expired in 1886, Grange Council then leased the land on a yearly basis. In 1894...

Between the Edwardian town of Grange-over-Sands and the Morecambe Bay estuary is a promenade that stretches from Grange railway station for approximately one mile. "The prom" offers a leisurely stroll and an easy surface on which to push prams...

Grange Railway Station has been restored to its former Victorian grandeur. It is situated on the Furness Line and offers direct access to and from Manchester Airport. It was designed by the Lancaster architects Sharpe, Paley and Austin, and is...

Built in 1846 by the vicar of Cartmel, Hampsfell Hospice has provided shelter for travellers ever since. Just a half hour’s walk from from Grange, the Hospice boasts an outstanding view that takes in the Old Man of Coniston, Helvelyn,...

Humphrey Head is the tallest limestone cliff in Cumbria and from here you can enjoy a fabulous panorama across Morecambe Bay, just three miles south of Grange-over-Sands, Humphrey Head juts into the Morecambe Bay sands. The last wolf in England...

A fascinating insight into the buildings of Lakeland’s yesteryear made from local Coniston slate. These miniature buildings depict Cumbrian houses (including such classics as Hill Top, the home of Beatrix Potter), farms, barns and bridges with delightful water features throughout...

This area known as "Sunken Gardens" is thought to be the most historic place in Grange-over-Sands. Grange is thought to take its name from a French word "graunge" meaning "granary", an example of which was probably built here by black-robed...