Discover Grange:
What to see and do in Grange-over-Sands

In Grange-over-Sands, the Jewel on the Bay, you will find natural beauty, relaxation, old-fashioned friendliness, a warm welcome and plenty of peace and quiet; the ideal escape destination.

Take a stroll on the promenade, a level walkway (suitable for pushchairs & wheelchairs) along the edge of Morecambe Bay , with it's delightful gardens, wonderful wildlife and stunning views across the bay. Relax at one of the cafes or for the more adventurous use the Gym Equipment. During the summer months visit the Recreation Ground to play tennis or putting or table tennis. Have you tried the Crazy Golf? There's a skate park and children's playground too.

See the ducks on the pond in the Ornamental Gardens, visit Park Road Gardens with it's bandstand (summer season of band concerts on a Sunday) and Sensory Garden.  ​Look for the recently restored Rockery Gardens at the top of Yewbarrow, above the Community Orchard. If you like shopping take a look at our unique and award winning shops. Treat yourself to lunch or afternoon tea in one of our many cafes and tea rooms. For the more adventurous, take a walk to the top of Hampsfell for the 360 panoramic view.

​Grange is also the perfect base for exploring South Lakeland and Furness
​Only a few minutes drive away are top attractions such as:

Holker Hall
Stately home, Gardens and Parkland. Cark-in-Cartmel, Nr Grange-over-Sands, Cumbria LA11 7PL
www.holker.co.uk

Cartmel Village
A delightful medieval village with a 12th century Priory, Market Square and unique racetrack.
www.cartmelvillage.com

Humphrey Head
A splendid walk with spectacular views across Morecambe Bay.
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www.cumbriawildlifetrust.org.uk

Villages

There are nearby villages to explore too - Allithwaite, the ancient fishing village of Flookburgh, Cark, Lindale, the Newtons, Witherslack, each with its own character and history and don't forget the famous Lyth Valley at damson blossom time.

Forests and more

For nature lovers and for outdoor activities Grizedale Forest Park is a short distance from Grange, and there are a number of nature reserves and woodlands on our doorstep.  

​The Morecambe Bay Partnership has produced a leaflet 'In and Around Grange-over-Sands', which includes suggestions for bird watching and walks.

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Short journeys by train or bus

By Train

A few minutes by train, from Grange Over Sands' restored Victorian 19th Century Railway Station, you can be in Arnside with lovely walks to 'the Knott' and beautiful views back to Grange Over Sands and the Southern Lakeland Fells, catch the high tides flowing in and clashing with river trying to flow out! 

​You may like to continue on the train to Silverdale to the RSPB Bird Reserves at Leighton Moss. Lancaster and Morecambe are not much further.

Taking the train in the other direction to the market town of Ulverston with it's Laurel and Hardy Collection and the Glass Centre, with Blown and Crystal Glass being manufactured on site.

By Bus

Buses connect from the Dalton in Furness Station to South Lakes Safari Zoo and onto Barrow in Furness for the Dock Museum, Bowling Alley and Cinema.
 
By bus, it is possible to get to the Station of the Lakeside and Haverthwaite Steam Railway and on to Lakeside, where you may visit the Lakes Aquarium and visit Bowness on Windermere and Ambleside by taking Windermere Lake Cruises from the Pier. Just half an hour by car or excursion coach you can find yourself in Central Lakeland with all the attractions the area has to offer.

Local Events

There are special local events throughout the summer months, including Prom-Art, Cartmel Races, Holker Garden Festival, Grange Edwardian Festival, Cumbria Steam Gathering and the Yorkshire Dales to Lakes Historic Vehicle Run, plus Sunday band concerts, Organised Cross Bay Walks across Morecambe Sands with the Queen's Guide and a range of musical, and dramatic events.