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Grange-over-Sands

Grange-over-Sands is an elegant town, with strong reminders of its heyday as a fashionable seaside resort in the 19th century – all thanks to the balmy influence of the Gulf Stream and the arrival of the railroad in the 1850s. Grange’s Victorian and Edwardian elegance is still very much in evidence today, in its ornamental gardens, attractive shopping arcades and its long seafront promenade.

Culture & Heritage

Around 678 AD, the Cartmel peninsula was granted to St Cuthbert, Bishop of Lindisfarne, by King Egfrith of Northumberland for the establishment of a monastery. An early church dedicated to St Cuthbert was built at Kirkhead near Allithwaite, although nothing now remains of the structure. It was not until 1189 that an enduring ecclesiastical presence was established with the founding of Cartmel Priory next to the River Eea (pronounced ‘Ay’).

Locals eked out a living with farming and fishing, with the monks lending a helping hand. Limestone was crushed and burned to produce quicklime for spreading on the fields to ‘sweeten’ the grass, woods provided coppice timber for agricultural implements and for charcoal burning, oats were grown, and the sea and rivers yielded good supplies of fish. The monks stored their grain at Grange (from the French word ‘graunge’ meaning ‘granary’) and may have had a small harbour here.

The famous Cartmel Races are said to date back to monastic times, as part of the Whitsuntide celebrations. The priory was at the heart of community life, until it was largely destroyed on the orders of Henry VIII in 1536. An appeal by the villagers to keep the church as a place of worship for the parish was granted, thus saving this impressive church (and the gatehouse) for posterity.

Up to the mid-19th century, the only viable link between the peninsula and the rest of the country was over the sands of Morecambe Bay at low tide. Individuals on foot or travelling by horse and cart would regularly make the perilous journey, fraught with danger from swift incoming tides, unsuspected quicksands or changing river currents. A guide appointed by the abbot of Cartmel Priory would conduct travellers from Kents Bank to Hest Bank near Bolton-le-Sands (9 miles/14.5 km).

Surrounding Areas

Allithwaite - To the south is the former Viking homestead of Allithwaite, leading to the limestone whaleback of Humphrey Head.

Flookburgh - Flookburgh, to the west, was once an important fishing and market garden centre. Fishermen still go out daily to fish for shrimps, cockles, mussels and flukes (flatfish); the latter earning the village its name.

Cark - Next door is Cark; now a quiet village, it once accommodated a large cotton mill and was a busy port in its 18th-century heyday.

Did you know?

John Wilkinson (1728–1808)
The great ironmaster, made his own cast-iron coffin and arranged to be buried in the gardens of his home at Castle Head.
The Cartmel Peninsula
The Cartmel Peninsula has an extensive network of public footpaths and peaceful lanes that are ideal for walking and cycling.
Lakeland Miniature Village
The talented Edward Robinson created an impressive collection of miniature buildings hand-made out of local slate and set in naturalistic surroundings.
Flookburgh Steam Gathering
The Cumbria Steam & Vintage Vehicle Society Ltd has been bringing together vintage vehicles to Cark Airfield in Flookburgh, for one massive summer gathering for over four decades.
Ornamental Gardens
Semi-tropical plantings of trees and shrubs surround the centrepiece pond with its colourful array of ducks and geese from all over the world.
Promenade Gardens
The promenade walk is backed by tropical palms and ornamental shrubs and overlooks the marshes of Morecambe Bay.

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Lakeland Segway

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Black Horses Ltd

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Stable Stays at Greenbank Farm

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Greaves Farm Caravan Park - Camping & Touring

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Woodlands Country House Hotel

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A Day’s Walk Local Produce Delivery

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Grange Hotel

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Wycombe Holiday Flats

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The Old Post Office

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Grange over Sands

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The Lakeland Cottage Company

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Buses to and through Grange

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Greenbank Farm

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Racing at Cartmel

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Stable Stays at Greenbank Farm

Address

Greenbank Farm, Aynsome Lane, Cartmel, Grange-over-Sands, Cumbria, LA11 7ST

info@greenbankfarmholidays.co.uk

Grange-over-Sands

Enjoy a unique experience and the first of it's kind in the UK and possibly the World!
For horse lovers of any age, spend time with one of our beautiful Friesian horses and share a self-catering stable for the night!

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Wycombe Holiday Flats

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22 The Esplanade, Grange-over-Sands, Cumbria, LA11 7HH

Telephone
033 033 00033

mail@whf.info

Grange-over-Sands

Wycombe Holiday Flats are known for their comfort, facilities, situation, panoramic views and good value. Grange-over-Sands' mild climate and relative dryness make it an ideal venue for Lakeland holidays throughout the year.

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Greaves Farm Caravan Park - Holiday Homes for Hire

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Field Broughton, Grange-over-Sands, Cumbria, LA11 6HR

Telephone
015395 36587

info@greavesfarmcaravanpark.co.uk

Grange-over-Sands

Greaves Farm Caravan Park is family run park in beautiful countryside on the fringe of the Lake District within easy reach of Lake Windermere, the historic village of Cartmel and Grange over Sands and many places of interest. An ideal location for…

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The Old Post Office

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Grange Fell Road, Grange-Over-Sands, Cumbria, LA11 6AH

Telephone
01539312290

hello@herdwickcottages.co.uk

Grange-Over-Sands

A wonderful six-bedroom end-terrace house situated in the picturesque Edwardian town of Grange-over-Sands with partial views over the Morecambe Bay Estuary. The location is near to the popular Cartmel Village and within easy reach of Coniston and…

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Lakeland Segway

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Cartmel Village Car Park, Cartmel, Grange-over-Sands, Cumbria, LA11 6QB

Telephone
01539 261000

tours@lakelandsegway.co.uk

Grange-over-Sands

Lakeland Segway is the best place to Segway in the Lakes. Offering guided Segway tours around the beautiful grounds that surround Cartmel Racecourse and The Holker Estate.

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Grange over Sands

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Grange-over-Sands

informationcentre@grangeoversands.net

This is one of the easiest rides in the South Lakeland with the added bonus that if you time your trip right you can visit the ice cream factory at Holme Farm, just east of Grange.

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Black Horses Ltd

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Black Horses Ltd, Greenbank Farm, Aynsome Lane, Cartmel, Grange-over-Sands, Cumbria, LA11 7ST

Telephone
+44 (0)15395 33781

tamara@blackhorses.co.uk

Cartmel, Grange-over-Sands

An exciting opportunity for Friesian lovers to get hands on experience of what it's like to ride and / or drive top quality Friesians in one of the most scenic parts of the country.

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Woodlands Country House Hotel

Address

Meathop, Grange-over-Sands, Cumbria, LA11 6RB

Telephone
01539 534128

whpl.admin@gmail.com

Grange-over-Sands

Beautiful secluded setting. The Woodlands Hotel & Pine Lodges is an ideal base for touring the Lake district . Great food. Great value. Friendly staff. A real hidden gem. Guests return again & again. View our 5-star Trip Advisor reviews.

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Greaves Farm Caravan Park - Camping & Touring

Address

Field Broughton, Grange-over-Sands, Cumbria, LA11 6HR

Telephone
015395 36587

info@greavesfarmcaravanpark.co.uk

Grange-over-Sands

Greaves Farm Caravan Park is small, family run park in beautiful countryside on the fringe of the Lake District within easy reach of Lake Windermere, the historic village of Cartmel and Grange over Sands and many places of interest. An ideal…

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Make a Traditional English Longbow

Address

Grange over Sands, Grange over Sands, Cumbria, LA11 6EN

Telephone
07961054114

ynotcoppice@outlook.com

Grange over Sands

Spend two days in an Ancient woodland and learn to make your very own English Longbow to take home. You will also make the string and get to shoot it safely

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Lindale

Address

Grange, LA11 6LJ

informationcentre@grangeoversands.net

This gently undulating ride is surprisingly quiet bearing in mind its location within the boundaries of the Lake District National Park. A loop of the Winster valley beneath the wooded slopes of Whitbarrow Scar sets the scene for this ride

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Buses to and through Grange

Address

Grange over Sands, Grange-over-Sands

Telephone
0871 200 22 33

informationcentre@grangeoversands.net

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.

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Greenbank Farm

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Greenbank Farm, Aynsome Lane, Cartmel, Grange-over-Sands, Cumbria, LA11 7ST

info@greenbankfarmholidays.co.uk

Grange-over-Sands

Home of The Black Horses Friesian Experience, farm location with stunning views over South Lakeland village of Cartmel - foodie heaven! Known for Horse Racing, Michelin Star restaurants and its famous Sticky Toffee Pudding.

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A Day’s Walk Local Produce Delivery

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Field Broughton, Cumbria, LA11 6HL

Telephone
0845 838 6864

localise@adayswalk.co.uk

A Day’s Walk is a unique online food and drink shop and delivery service for self-catering holiday accommodation guests where all produce comes from local Lake District producers, farmers and businesses.

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The Lakeland Cottage Company

Address

Woodside, Charney Road, Grange-over-Sands, Cumbria, LA11 6BP

Telephone
0870 4425814

hannah.jury@travelchapter.com

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.

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Grange Hotel

Address

Station Square, Grange-over-Sands, Cumbria, LA11 6EJ

Telephone
015395 33666

info@grange-hotel.co.uk

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.

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Racing at Cartmel

Address

Cartmel Racecourse, Cartmel Racecourse, Cartmel, Grange-over-Sands, Cumbria, LA11 6QF

Telephone
01539536340

info@cartmel-racecourse.co.uk

Cartmel, Grange-over-Sands

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Humphrey Head & Holker Hall

Address

Cartmel, Cumbria

Telephone
01539 822222

website@cumbriatourism.org

Cumbria

This short ride has a bit of everything- the delights of Cartmel with its Priory, lovely square and range of cafes, pubs and restaurants, a chance to walk to the end of Humphrey Head for spectacular views of Morecambe Bay...

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Vilcabamba

Address

5 Bell Hill Park, Lindale, Grange-over-Sands, Cumbria, LA11 6JZ

Telephone
0161 797 0804

brenda@vilcabamba.org.uk

Grange-over-Sands

Detached bungalow sleeps 4 (plus cot). Quiet village location with open aspect. Pretty gardens with the back garden fully enclosed. Easy access and within 20 minutes of the M6.

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L`Enclume

Address

Cavendish Street, Cartmel, Grange-over-Sands, Cumbria, LA11 6PZ

Telephone
015395 36362

info@lenclume.co.uk

Grange-over-Sands

L'Enclume is Simon Rogan's iconic restaurant in The Lakes, where culinary creativity harnesses the powerful connection between food and nature.

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