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Morecambe Bay is dotted with coastal towns, picture-perfect villages, and fantastic high streets packed with local and national businesses.
Overlooking the sea, Arnside is a must visit for its natural surroundings and coastal views – it sits within the Arnside & Silverdale Area of Natural Beauty, and is a beautiful place to stop off while exploring the area. Make sure to enjoy fish and chips while watching the sun set over the bay.
Just across the bay lies Grange-over-Sands, with its Edwardian elegance offering a glimpse into its history as a popular coastal resort. Stroll through its charming streets, visit the ornamental gardens, and take a walk along the prom with its beautiful views across the water.
There’s also the artistic town of Ulverston, known for its festivals and bursting with creativity. Here, you’ll find the last producer of completely hand-blown and hand-cut lead, luxury English crystal; as well as traditional tea rooms, local shops, museums and more.
Further south, the Furness Peninsula is a hidden gem just waiting to be discovered. Dalton-in-Furness is home to wonderful local shops and eateries, while nearby Barrow-in-Furness boasts a rich industrial heritage as well as stunning nature and a fantastic indoor market and the seaside village of Askham-in-Furness has a long sandy beach which offers spectacular sunsets.
Inland, Cartmel is a charming countryside village known for its food and drink: it’s home to not one, but two Michelin-starred restaurants, as well as the popular Cartmel Sticky Toffee Pudding.
Explore the towns and villages across Morecambe Bay, including Arnside, Grange-over-Sands, Ulverston and Barrow-in-Furness.
Watching the sun go down over Morecambe Bay is the stuff memories are made of
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Grange-over-Sands
Within the county of Cumbria the Lake District is a unique landscape of beautiful lakes and forests, set against a backdrop of mountains and fells that have inspired poets, writers and artists for centuries.
Cartmel
There are 16 elegant, individually designed, guest bedrooms, which are located around the village of Cartmel. Each is designed with their own unique style in mind, whilst retaining references to their historic surroundings – resulting in perfect…
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528 reviewsConishead Priory, Ulverston
Peaceful and inspiring Buddhist Temple, amazing Romantic Gothic mansion, relaxing café, gift shop and book store. Bring a picnic. Six minute woodland walk to beach.
Milnthorpe
Amateur astronomer and author Stuart Atkinson returns for an illustrated talk, where he will take you on a breathtaking tour of the universe, starting in Cumbria and zooming out to the very edge of the cosmos using the latest stunning images taken…
Grange-over-Sands
The four-star Grange Hotel is ideally located on the southern fringe of the English Lakes, on the curve of Morecambe Bay. One of the premier Lake District hotels, we offer warm hospitality, excellent service, stylish and elegant grandeur.
Ulverston
Great cycling activities for all the family in the Lake District and Cumbria. With mountains and valleys, miles of mature forest, endless lake and coastal shores, the landscape of Cumbria makes an amazing place to go cycling.
nr Barrow-in-Furness
In 2024 we're teaming up with the National Trust Rangers at Sandscale Haws to offer a unique guided nature tour and conservation experience as part of their 40th anniversary celebrations.
These days will run from 10am to 3pm. On average we will…
Milnthorpe
Learn about the practical uses and folklore origins of the plants, flowers and berries found locally with this guided walk around the Arnside and Silverdale National Landscape!
Grange-over-Sands
Buses to and through Grange-over-Sands:
530 Kendal - Grange - Cartmel.
532 Grange - Kents Bank - Flookburgh - Cark - Cartmel.
X6 Barrow - Grange - Kendal.
Barrow-in-Furness
The Holiday Inn Express in Barrow is a bright, modern hotel in the heart of Barrow in Furness, with 3 meeting & private dining rooms on-site for up to 30 guests. Accommodation is available on-site with free WI-FI and breakfast included.
Cartmel
Set on over 300 acres of farm and parkland, this multi-functional venue offers an impressive but tranquil setting, with views over the countryside.
Grange-over-Sands
Opening for the 2024 season, new E-bike hire service - we are trialling a new active travel hub at the station and will be offering mobility scooter and E-bike hire as part of the Electric Bike Network.
Cartmel Fell, Grange over Sands
Join nature expert, Gemma and local photographer, Ginny Koppenhol for a nature experience with a twist.
Saturday 4th May 10am - 2pm, £65 per person, tasty vegetarian picnic lunch included.
This spring we're teaming up with Hare Hill Barn, a great…
Ulverston
The Coro is an historic arts, culture and entertainment venue presenting Theatre, Music, Comedy, Community, Talks and Dance all year round in Ulverston, Cumbria at the edge of the Lake District.
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7 reviewsBarrow-in-Furness
A celebration of diversity and inclusion. Parade, performers, stalls and workshops. All free. The theme for 2024 is education.
Newby Bridge
Join us on one of our favourite forest wanders exploring Chapel House, certainly one of the best pieces of commercial forestry in the South Lakes.
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54 reviewsBarrow-in-Furness
Here Comes The Girls - 3 of the top female tributes in the UK for one night and with a pie and pea supper, all for an amazing night of fun!
Barrow-in-Furness
Mini family-friendly festival of theatre, craft, music and fun! Free for all.
Grange-over-Sands
Thornleigh Christian Hotel is a happy, relaxed holiday destination, a safe place to holiday alone or with friends. From your warm welcome on arrival everything is taken care of, giving you the freedom to relax, explore and make the most of our fun…
Ulverston
The Laurel and Hardy Museum celebrates the life and career of Stan Laurel, born in Ulverston.
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