Ideally positioned between the mountains of the Lake District and the sea, Grange-Over-Sands is a pretty, traditional resort with an Edwardian flavour.

Grange-Over-Sands is famous for its mild climate, beautiful gardens and local walks.

Grange-Over-Sands is the perfect base from which to explore the Lake District Peninsulas.

Within easy reach of Grange are a whole range of interesting and unusual attractions and places of interest. Activities available in and around Grange-Over-Sands include golf, putting, riding,swimming, tennis, watersports, and other activities such as archery, clay pigeon shooting, fishing, parachuting, quad biking and bowling. (click on the activity you are interested in)

Attractions in and Around Grange-Over-Sands

Hampsfell Hospice
Built in 1846 by the vicar of Cartmel, the Hospice has provided shelter for travellers ever since. Just a half hour's walk from from Grange, the Hospice boasts an outstanding view that takes in the Old Man of Coniston, Helvelyn, The Langdales and Morecambe Bay.

Humphrey Head
3 miles south of Grange-over-Sands, Humphrey Head is a popular view spot, with a panorama across Morcambe Bay. Nearby is the 800 year old Wraysholme Tower.

Holker Hall and Gardens
Holker Hall, family home of Lord and Lady Cavendish, boasts magnificent national award winning gardens. Surrounded by 125 acres of deer park the Hall hosts a variety of events throughout the summer season, including the annual Holker Garden Festival (June).

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

Cartmel
The delightful village of Cartmel is famous for its 12th Century Priory with its beautiful stained glass windows and ancient choir stalls. The village also houses a variety of interesting shops and traditional pubs around its main square. Twice a year, at spring and summer bank holidays, Cartmel hosts its highly popular steeple chase meetings attracting visitors from across the country.

Lakeside at Newby Bridge
The Lakeside area at Newby Bridge, a short drive from Grange-Over-Sands, is home to three of the Lake District's top attractions. The delightful Lakeside and Havethwaite Railway, Windermere Lake Cruises and The Aquarium of the Lakes.

Cross Bay Walk
During the summer months, a treat not to be missed is the eight mile guided walk across Morcambe Bay, usually starting from Arnside and ending at Kents Bank. The walk is three hours of magic surrounded by the beautiful bay, with oyster catchers probing for shellfish, ducks whirring overhead and splendid views of the coastline. Please note that this walk should only be attempted with an experienced guide - only experts know the safe route through the quicksands and tides.

General Interest

Bigland Hall Estate
Backbarrow, Nr Newby Bridge
Tel: (015395) 31728
Archery, Clay Pigeon Shooting, Deer Stalking, Fishing

Furness Adventure Tours
59 Strathnaver Avenue, Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria LA14 3DQ
01229 474547

Outdoor Days
12 Sheepbarrow Close, Lindale Tel: (015395) 35957
Archery, Clay Pigeon Shooting, Fishing, Quad Bikes.

YMCA National Centre
Lakeside, Newby Bridge
Tel: (015395) 31758
Residential Activities. Outdoor Bowling

The Promenade Recreation Ground
Grange over Sands
Tel: (015395) 34591

Golf Courses

Grange Fell Golf Course
Grange Fell Road, Grange over Sands
Tel (015395) 32536

Mini Golf and Putting Greens

The Promenade Recreation Ground
Grange over Sands
Tel: (015395) 34591

Riding

Lakeland Riding School
Lakeland Leisure Park, Moor Lane, Flookburgh
Tel: (015395) 58131

Witherslack Hall Equestrian Centre
Witherslack Hall Farm, Grange over Sands
Tel: (015395) 52244

Swimming

Grange Health & Leisure Club
Grange Hotel, Grange over Sands
Tel: (015395) 33666

Netherwood Spa
Netherwood Hotel, Grange over Sands
Tel: (015395) 32552

Tennis

The Promenade Recreation Ground
Grange over Sands
Tel: (015395) 34591

Watersports

Paul Hughes
How Barrow Farm, Cartmel
Tel: (015395) 36330

YMCA National Centre
Lakeside, Newby Bridge
Tel: (0153395) 31758