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About Grange-over-Sands

A year round mild climate was the magnet that caused many rich industrialists from Lancashire and Yorkshire to build homes in what was, until the birth of the railways, little more than a delightful Hamlet and fishing village on the southern tip of the Cartmel peninsula. There are many beautiful buildings from the Victorian and Edwardian era and to this day Grange-over-Sands exhudes a flavour of these two great periods.

The town is backed by beautiful woodland and overlooks the vast expanse of Morecombe Bay. The promenade encircling the shore, borders with lovely gardens, ablaze with rare and exquisite flowers, trees and plants. The town shows several fine parks and gardens with lakes, inhabited by waterbirds.

Overlooking the town is the lofty Limestone clock tower of the parish church of St.Paul. This handsome church dates from Victorian times and has many interesting features. The attractive Victorian railway station is well preserved and is a triumph of railway architecture.

Cartmel Priory, to the east of the town, was founded as a 12th-century Augustinian Priory and escaped destruction at the time of the Dissolution. Apart from the church, which shows magnificent stained glass, all that remains of the original building, is the gatehouse. At nearby Lindale-in-Cartmel, an Iron monument commemorates 18th-century ironmaster John Wilkinson, who grew up in these parts and later moved to Ironbridge in Shropshire, where he cast the pieces for the first iron bridge.

This delightful town, steeped in ancient history and blessed with beautiful buildings, makes an interesting and ideal base from which to explore the glorious countryside of the Lake District National Park.

Planning a visit? Please see below for other recommended towns, attractions and recommended hotels nearby.

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Recommended attractions near Grange-over-Sands

Cartmel Priory	(1.7 miles, 2.7 km, direction NW)	Pictures
Holker Hall	(3.0 miles, 4.8 km, direction W)	Pictures
Arnside Tower	(3.3 miles, 5.3 km, direction E)	Pictures
Aquarium of the Lakes, Newby Bridge	(5.8 miles, 9.4 km, direction N)	Pictures
Fell Foot Park	(6.1 miles, 9.8 km, direction N)	Pictures
Warton Old Rectory	(6.9 miles, 11.1 km, direction SE)	Pictures
Levens Hall Garden	(7.2 miles, 11.6 km, direction NE)	Pictures
The Laurel & Hardy Museum	(7.5 miles, 12.1 km, direction W)	Pictures
Hutton Roof Crags	(8.5 miles, 13.7 km, direction E)	Pictures
Sizergh Castle	(8.6 miles, 13.9 km, direction NE)	Pictures
South Lakes Wild Animal Park, Dalton-in-Furness	(10.5 miles, 16.9 km, direction W)	Pictures
Blackwell - The Arts & Crafts House	(10.6 miles, 17.1 km, direction N)	Pictures
Lancaster Castle	(10.6 miles, 17.1 km, direction SE)	Pictures
Lancaster Cathedral	(11.1 miles, 17.8 km, direction SE)	Pictures
Ashton Memorial	(11.3 miles, 18.2 km, direction SE)	Pictures

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Recommended towns near Grange-over-Sands

Allithwaite, in the county of Cumbria (1.3 miles, 2.1 km, direction SW)
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 (1.6 miles, 2.6 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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Arnside, in the county of Cumbria (3.5 miles, 5.6 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 (3.9 miles, 6.3 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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Yealand Conyers, in the county of Lancashire (6.5 miles, 10.4 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 (6.7 miles, 10.7 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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Ulverston, a Historic Market Town in the county of Cumbria (7.3 miles, 11.7 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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Hest Bank, in the county of Lancashire (8.1 miles, 13.0 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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Morecambe, in the county of Lancashire (8.3 miles, 13.3 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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Capernwray, in the county of Lancashire (8.7 miles, 14.0 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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Halton, in the county of Lancashire (9.7 miles, 15.6 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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Lancaster, in the county of Lancashire (10.9 miles, 17.6 km, direction SE)
This is a city which long ago lost it's grim clogs and mill image to give way to a fast growing city with a fine reputation as a centre of commerce and culture where bright, modern University buildings sit comfortably with Lancaster's historic areas.
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Dalton-in-Furness, in the county of Cumbria (11.0 miles, 17.7 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 (11.3 miles, 18.2 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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Kendal, a Historic Market Town in the county of Cumbria (11.7 miles, 18.8 km, direction NE)
Sometimes referred to 'the auld grey town' because it was built mainly of grey stone, Kendal is a large Market town in the east...
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Nearby travel help

Grange-over-Sands Station	(0.6 miles, 1.0 km)
Kents Bank Station	(1.4 miles, 2.3 km, direction S)
M6 Junction 35A	(7.4 miles, 11.8 km, direction SE)
M6 Junction 35	(7.9 miles, 12.6 km, direction SE)
Blackpool Airport	(29.1 miles, 46.8 km, direction S)
Leeds Bradford International Airport	(55.5 miles, 89.3 km, direction SE)
Grange-over-Sands to London	(219.0 miles, 352.4 km, direction SE)

Hotels & Accommodation in Grange-over-Sands

Hotel Name	Approximate distance from Grange-over-Sands center
Graythwaite Manor Hotel	(0.3 miles, 0.5 km)
Hampsfell House Hotel - Non Smoking	(0.5 miles, 0.8 km)
Grange Hotel	(0.6 miles, 0.9 km)
Cumbria Grand Hotel	(1.0 miles, 1.6 km)
Aynsome Manor Hotel	(1.7 miles, 2.7 km, direction NW)
Whitewater Hotel	(5.5 miles, 8.8 km, direction NW)
Newby Bridge Hotel	(5.9 miles, 9.5 km, direction NW)
Farmers Arms	(7.7 miles, 12.4 km, direction NW)
St. Winifreds Hotel	(8.1 miles, 13.1 km, direction S)
The Elms Hotel	(8.3 miles, 13.3 km, direction S)
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