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Grange over Sands
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Grange-Over-Sands at Morecambe Bay on the South of the Lake District

Town: Grange over Sands
Region: Morecambe Bay
County: Cumbria
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The coastal town of Grange-over-Sands is situated on the edge of the English Lake District National Park, and close to Morecambe Bay. The charming Edwardian resort offers one of the mildest climates in the North of England. Limestone buildings dominate this picturesque seaside town together with beautiful gardens and local walks. Ideally located between the rugged but beautiful Lake District and the coast, Grange-Over-Sands could be described as a is a pretty, traditional English sea side resort.

As the age of the railway progressed through the region including the building of the Furness Railway, the small fishing village of Grange-over-Sands was transformed into the fashionable Victorian/Edwardian sea side resort. Wealthy merchants built splendid houses, which now accommodate top quality hotels.

Grange-Over-Sands is the perfect location from which to explore the Lake District National Park Peninsulas. Within easy reach are a whole range attractions and places of interest, and activities available in the region include riding, golf, walking, fishing, tennis, water sports, archery, clay pigeon shooting, quad biking and bowling. A traffic-free promenade, beautiful gardens, golf courses, brass bands and bird watching are just some of the many attractions on offer.

Just to the south of Grange-over-Sands lies Humphrey Head, a viewing spot popular with locals and tourists, with a panoramic views across Morecambe Bay.

The ancestral home of Lord and Lady Cavendish Holker Hall has magnificent national award winning gardens. This includes a magnificent deer park and the Hall hosts numerous events throughout the summer months, including the annual Holker Garden Festival in June.

Located in the grounds of Holker Hall is the Lakeland Motor Museum which features the Bluebird exhibition covering Sir Malcolm Campbell and his son Donald who between them captured 21 World Speed Records. Other exhibits include tractors, classic cars, bicycles, scooters and micro cars.

Newby Bridge is a short drive from Grange-Over-Sands, home to three of the Lake District national Parks top attractions: Windermere Lake Cruises, The Lakeside and Havethwaite Railway, and The Aquarium of the Lakes.

An event not to be missed in the summer is the eight mile guided walk across Morcambe Bay, which traditionally commences from Arnside and terminates at Kents Bank. The walk is three hours of sheer magic surrounded by the beautiful bay, with ducks circling overhead oyster catchers probing the sand for shellfish, and splendid views of the coast. However, this walk should only be attempted with an experienced guide - as only experts know the safe route through the quicksand’s and tides.

Grange-over-Sands boasts a wide range of quality shops, from men's and ladies' outfitters, newsagents and ironmongers to chemists, bakeries and jewellers, plus greengrocers, small supermarkets, gifts shops and a delicatessen.

In summary Grange-over-sands is a fantastic place to spend a holiday, you will be spoilt for choice!



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