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About Arnside Tower
The oldest building in the parish of Arnside. Arnside Tower is a ruin of a Pele tower which were fortified structures quite unique to the north of England and often referred to as a 'poormans castle'. Pele Towers were built by the ordinary people of the north of England as a defence to protect themselves, their goods and their livestock from the raiding scots. There are around 78 towers remaining in the UK today.
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Recommended attractions near Arnside Tower
| Warton Old Rectory | (4.0 miles, 6.5 km, direction SE) | Pictures |
| Hutton Roof Crags | (5.3 miles, 8.6 km, direction E) | Pictures |
| Levens Hall Garden | (5.5 miles, 8.8 km, direction NE) | Pictures |
| Sizergh Castle | (7.3 miles, 11.7 km, direction N) | Pictures |
| Lancaster Castle | (9.4 miles, 15.2 km, direction S) | Pictures |
| Hornby Castle | (9.6 miles, 15.4 km, direction SE) | Pictures |
| Lancaster Cathedral | (9.7 miles, 15.6 km, direction S) | Pictures |
| Ashton Memorial | (9.8 miles, 15.8 km, direction S) | Pictures |
| The Laurel & Hardy Museum | (10.8 miles, 17.4 km, direction W) | Pictures |
| Blackwell - The Arts & Crafts House | (11.5 miles, 18.6 km, direction N) | Pictures |
All attractions in CumbriaComplete A to Z of attractions in EnglandRecommended towns near Arnside Tower
Silverdale, in the county of Lancashire (1.2 miles, 2.0 km, direction S)
The village of Silverdale once sat on the River Kent, but in the 1920's the river changed its course to reach the sea further...
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Arnside, in the county of Cumbria (1.2 miles, 2.0 km, direction N)
This pretty village has all the ingredients of an old style fishing village with a delightful mix-match of charming properties rising up from a beach of firm golden sand littered with colourful sailing boats.
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Yealand Conyers, in the county of Lancashire (3.3 miles, 5.3 km, direction SE)
Yealand Conyers is in the midst of an area of outstanding natural beauty with eye catching views in every direction.
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Grange-over-Sands, in the county of Cumbria (3.3 miles, 5.3 km, direction W)
The town is backed by beautiful woodland and overlooks the vast expanse of Morecombe Bay.
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Warton, in the county of Lancashire (3.8 miles, 6.1 km, direction SE)
Warton is a pleasant village to visit. Interestingly, it is in a site considered to be of special scientific interest, quite possibly the home of early man.
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Allithwaite, in the county of Cumbria (4.4 miles, 7.1 km, direction W)
Allithwaite is a small village situated a couple of miles inland from the favoured resort of Grange-over-Sands. It is also within easy reach of Cartmel with its racecourse and old priory.
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Cartmel, a Picturesque Village in the county of Cumbria (4.9 miles, 7.9 km, direction W)
Cartmel's village square is surrounded by old shops, pubs and a 14th century gatehouse owned by the National Trust.
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Capernwray, in the county of Lancashire (5.6 miles, 9.1 km, direction SE)
There is a lovely timeless atmosphere surrounding this old Lancashire village, maybe this is caused by the gracious properties hidden amongst the leafy lanes of the area.
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Hest Bank, in the county of Lancashire (6.7 miles, 10.8 km, direction S)
Hest Bank makes an interesting alternative to crowded Morecambe, it is ideal as a base for touring coast and the old cotton towns of Lancashire.
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Halton, in the county of Lancashire (7.7 miles, 12.4 km, direction S)
This is a peaceful hillside village beside the picturesque River Lune. It has rising, winding streets with a delightful mix-match of cottages hiding behind old grey-stone walls.
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All towns in CumbriaComplete A to Z of towns in EnglandNearby travel help
| Arnside Station | (1.4 miles, 2.2 km, direction N) |
| Silverdale Station | (1.7 miles, 2.7 km, direction SE) |
| M6 Junction 35A | (4.4 miles, 7.1 km, direction SE) |
| M6 Junction 35 | (5.2 miles, 8.3 km, direction SE) |
| Blackpool Airport | (29.5 miles, 47.5 km, direction S) |
| Leeds Bradford International Airport | (52.4 miles, 84.3 km, direction SE) |
| Arnside Tower to London | (216.9 miles, 349.0 km, direction SE) |
Accommodation & Hotels near Arnside Tower
| Hotel Name |
| Cumbria Grand Hotel | (2.8 miles, 4.5 km, direction NW) |
| Grange Hotel | (3.0 miles, 4.9 km, direction W) |
| Hampsfell House Hotel - Non Smoking | (3.2 miles, 5.1 km, direction W) |
| Graythwaite Manor Hotel | (3.6 miles, 5.8 km, direction W) |
| Aynsome Manor Hotel | (4.9 miles, 7.9 km, direction W) |
| Slyne Lodge | (6.9 miles, 11.2 km, direction S) |
| St. Winifreds Hotel | (7.2 miles, 11.6 km, direction S) |
| The Elms Hotel | (7.4 miles, 11.9 km, direction S) |
| Whitewater Hotel | (8.0 miles, 12.9 km, direction NW) |
| Newby Bridge Hotel | (8.1 miles, 13.0 km, direction NW) |
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