Places of Interest
Nearby Events and Attractions
Cartmel Horse Racing Fixtures 2026
These are the following dates for the Cartmel races;
May 23rd, 25th & 27th
June 26th & 28th
July 18th & 20th
August 29th & 31st
Rooms available. Please ring 01539532631 or 07768161849 or book HERE for competitive prices.
Whitbarrow Scar
Summer (July) Best for High Brown Fritillary, Dark Green Fritillary, Grayling & Meadow Brown. The Scar is also rich in wildflowers.
The Cumbria Wildlife Trust manages much of the land.
Cumbria Steam Gathering 2026
The Cumbria Steam Gathering this year will be held on the 25th and 26th of July at Cark Airfield, Flookburgh, Grange over Sands LA11 7LS by kind permission of Mr J Latham and Sons.
If you wish to see pictures of Steam Gatherings past, please click HERE for the gallery page on the steamgathering.org.uk website.
Rooms available. Please ring 01539532631 or 07768161849 or book HERE for competitive prices.
Foulshaw Moss Nature Reserve
Foulshaw Moss is an unusual habitat called a lowland raised mire – or a peat bog to you and me. This makes it a very special place to visit.
There are several flat boardwalks that take you across the bog: one to a viewing tower where you can take in the glorious view over to Morecambe Bay; another to the osprey viewing area (March-September), where we often have volunteers to help you spot our nesting ospreys.
Cumbria Wildlife Trust has spent years restoring this special place.
Free to visit. Dogs on leads are welcome.
RSPB Leighton Moss
Leighton Moss is home to the largest reed bed in north-west England. This sweeping expanse provides shelter to a spectacular range of wildlife including Otters, Bearded Tits, Bitterns, Marsh Harriers, egrets and Red Deer.
Hear the reeds rustling in the breeze as you walk around. Recharge with coffee and cake in the cafe, and some retail therapy in the shop.
Leighton Moss has been awarded the prestigious Visit England Gold award, meeting the highest standards for visitor experience, facilities, and service quality.
The World of Beatrix Potter
The World of Beatrix Potter™ Attraction in Bowness-on-Windermere is a vibrant visitor centre offering a unique experience for all the family.
Explore a magical world where all 23 enchanting tales are brought to life, recreating the beautiful Lake District countryside complete with sights, sounds and smells.
There’s chance to meet your favourite characters including Peter Rabbit, Mrs Tiggy-winkle and Jemima Puddle-Duck.
Lakeland Motor Museum
Explore the fascinating collection of over 30,000 exhibits that trace the development of road transport throughout the twentieth century – cycles, motorbikes, motor cars and automobilia.
Much more than just a motor museum, our local history and period shopping displays, authentic recreations and picturesque riverside cafe makes it a great day out for the whole family.
Visit our tribute to Sir Malcolm and Donald Campbell, who between them captured 21 land and water speed records in their Bluebird series of cars and boats.
Holker Hall and Gardens
Over the years, Great British Gardeners, such as Joseph Paxton, Thomas Mawson and recently contemporary Landscape Architect Kim Wilkie, have collaborated with the resident families to reflect not just fashions of the day, but personal and sometimes eccentric tastes.
Furness Abbey
Founded by Stephen, later King of England, Furness became England’s second richest Cistercian abbey. Its red sandstone ruins include the tower and recently conserved east end of the great church; the chapter house; and almost the entire cloister east range.
Other attractions
In addition to all of the above, Grange itself has beautiful parks and gardens. Nearby Cartmel Priory is steeped in culture and rich with history. Plus the Lake District, the UK’s largest National Park and a UNESCO World Heritage Site is on our doorstep.
Visit Windermere, Ambleside, Coniston and Grasmere for magical days out.
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The Sands And Birds Of The Bay. Click on any picture to start gallery.
