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About Cartmel
Cartmel's village square is surrounded by old shops, pubs and a 14th century gatehouse owned by the National Trust. It is famous for its 12th century priory of cathedral like proportions, reached via a narrow street crammed with cottages leading to a bridge across the River Dee to where Cartmel Priory stands.
The priory is one of the few English monastic churches to survive Henry VIII's Reformation, it escaped almost entirely unscathed, leaving its soaring belfry to be seen as a landmark from almost all parts of the town. The church has a magnificent stained glass window of the 15th century and contains superb choir stalls. Today, this lovely peaceful church still provides a place of worship for the villagers and hordes of tourists who flock here throughout the year.
The village has a friendly atmosphere, it has changed little throughout the centuries and has pleasant, slower pace. Amenities include a post office, general grocery store and the usual gift and souvenir shops where you can purchase the local "Sticky Toffee Pudding". There are several pubs in the village, all serve good food, ales and wine, and for a real treat why not visit Cartmel's two restaurants - both featured in the "Good Food" guide.
With all the glories of Lakeland on the doorstep and the lovely coastal resort of Grange-over-Sands with its fine views of Morecambe Bay, Cartmel makes an ideal base for touring the patchwork of lakes, fells and tarns, or for enjoying the miles of breathtaking Cumbrian coast. Visitors to the area will be impressed with the mild climate caused by the Gulf Stream washing over Morecambe Bay. This allows for slightly higher temperatures, making the region a year round destination for holiday makers. Visitor attractions include Holker Hall and Cartmel Racecourse.
Planning a visit? Please see below for other recommended towns, attractions and recommended hotels nearby.
Distances and directions below are approximate. For true driving distances please visit the AA Route Planner
Recommended attractions near Cartmel
| Cartmel Priory | (0.3 miles, 0.6 km) | Pictures |
| Holker Hall | (1.6 miles, 2.6 km, direction W) | Pictures |
| Aquarium of the Lakes, Newby Bridge | (4.9 miles, 7.9 km, direction N) | Pictures |
| Arnside Tower | (4.9 miles, 7.9 km, direction E) | Pictures |
| The Laurel & Hardy Museum | (6.0 miles, 9.6 km, direction W) | Pictures |
| Levens Hall Garden | (8.1 miles, 13.1 km, direction NE) | Pictures |
| Warton Old Rectory | (8.5 miles, 13.7 km, direction SE) | Pictures |
| South Lakes Wild Animal Park, Dalton-in-Furness | (9.1 miles, 14.7 km, direction W) | Pictures |
| Sizergh Castle | (9.4 miles, 15.1 km, direction NE) | Pictures |
| Hutton Roof Crags | (10.0 miles, 16.0 km, direction E) | Pictures |
| Blackwell - The Arts & Crafts House | (10.1 miles, 16.3 km, direction N) | Pictures |
| Grizedale Forest Park Country Park | (10.5 miles, 17.0 km, direction N) | Pictures |
| Hill Top | (10.7 miles, 17.2 km, direction N) | Pictures |
| Lake Windermere | (10.9 miles, 17.5 km, direction N) | Pictures |
| Furness Abbey | (11.0 miles, 17.7 km, direction SW) | Pictures |
All attractions in CartmelAll attractions in CumbriaComplete A to Z of attractions in EnglandRecommended towns near Cartmel
Allithwaite in the county of Cumbria (1.3 miles, 2.1 km, direction S)
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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Grange-over-Sands in the county of Cumbria (1.6 miles, 2.6 km, direction E)
The town is backed by beautiful woodland and overlooks the vast expanse of Morecombe Bay.
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Arnside in the county of Cumbria (4.9 miles, 7.9 km, direction E)
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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Silverdale in the county of Lancashire (5.6 miles, 9.0 km, direction SE)
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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Ulverston in the county of Cumbria (5.8 miles, 9.3 km, direction W)
Old town and port with cobbled streets and a pretty market square. It is surrounded by the Furness fells, Coniston Water, Lake...
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Yealand Conyers in the county of Lancashire (8.1 miles, 13.0 km, direction E)
Yealand Conyers is in the midst of an area of outstanding natural beauty with eye catching views in every direction.
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Warton in the county of Lancashire (8.3 miles, 13.3 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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Morecambe in the county of Lancashire (9.3 miles, 14.9 km, direction S)
Morecambe has always been one of the most popular and successful seaside resorts in England. It has one of the most spectacular...
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Hest Bank in the county of Lancashire (9.4 miles, 15.1 km, direction SE)
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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Dalton-in-Furness in the county of Cumbria (9.7 miles, 15.5 km, direction W)
Dalton-in-Furness can be found at the meeting point of the roads leading from the mass of sands forming the Furness peninsula-one...
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Grizebeck in the county of Cumbria (9.7 miles, 15.6 km, direction NW)
This is a place that is all "Morning Glory" as the sun rises over the vast sweep of the moors, nature seems at peace with herself showing an intringent range of moorland colour and newly awaken wildlife creatures, out in search of food.
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Capernwray in the county of Lancashire (10.3 miles, 16.6 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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Askam-in-Furness in the county of Cumbria (10.3 miles, 16.6 km, direction W)
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Halton in the county of Lancashire (11.2 miles, 17.9 km, direction SE)
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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Bowness on Windermere in the county of Cumbria (11.3 miles, 18.2 km, direction N)
This is the principal resort on Lake Windermere, it is a town crammed with quaint narrow streets jammed full of summer tourists which sprawls along the shores of the lake somewhere between Waterhead and Lakeside.
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All towns in CumbriaComplete A to Z of towns in EnglandNearby travel help
| Cartmel Station | (1.4 miles, 2.3 km, direction SW) |
| Grange-over-Sands Station | (2.0 miles, 3.3 km, direction E) |
| M6 Junction 35A | (9.0 miles, 14.4 km, direction SE) |
| M6 Junction 35 | (9.4 miles, 15.2 km, direction SE) |
| Blackpool Airport | (29.4 miles, 47.4 km, direction S) |
| Leeds Bradford International Airport | (57.1 miles, 91.9 km, direction SE) |
| Cartmel to London | (220.3 miles, 354.5 km, direction SE) |
Hotels & Accommodation in Cartmel
| Hotel Name | Approximate distance from Cartmel center |
| Aynsome Manor Hotel | (0.1 miles, 0.2 km) |
| Graythwaite Manor Hotel | (1.4 miles, 2.2 km, direction SE) |
| Hampsfell House Hotel - Non Smoking | (1.7 miles, 2.8 km, direction E) |
| Newby Bridge Hotel | (4.9 miles, 8.0 km, direction N) |
| Farmers Arms | (6.2 miles, 9.9 km, direction NW) |
| Richardson Beech Hill Hotel | (8.5 miles, 13.7 km, direction N) |
| St. Winifreds Hotel | (9.3 miles, 15.0 km, direction SE) |
| The Elms Hotel | (9.4 miles, 15.2 km, direction SE) |
| The Clarendon Hotel | (9.5 miles, 15.3 km, direction S) |
| Glenthorn Private Hotel | (9.5 miles, 15.4 km, direction S) |
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