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 Cartmel. A delightful small village of narrow streets, well-stocked shops and comfortable inns. In it's centre, the market cross and "fish slabs" occupy a prime position in the cobbled market place, and off to one side is the old gate-house bearing an inscription of it's history.
 The village is dominated by the 12th century Priory, built, it is said, in response to a Heavenly prompting. Parts of the building were destroyed during the Reformation, but the church itself was spared because it was thought to be suitable for Protestant worshippers. This fine building is of great appeal to the visitor. It contains much to see and admire including a bronze sculpture by Josephina de Vasconcellos donated by her to the Priory.
The Spring and Summer Steeple Chase events draw large enthusiastic crowds to the small local racecourse. This is an entertaining day out for the whole family. The racing, refreshment tents, stalls and fairground providing a carnival atmosphere.
 This is a village to savour, not only for itself, but as a centre from which to travel and explore the other parts of the Lake District. Grange over Sands is a short distance over the picturesque fell road; the beautiful house and grounds of Holker Hall is just down the road in Cark, and the lakes are all in easy reach with Windermere and Coniston as the nearest.
There are opportunities for fishing, riding, golf, hot-air ballooning and mountain-biking to mention just a few of the activities on hand.
The accommodation, restaurants, cafes and pubs with their traditional fare ( not forgetting the sticky-toffee pudding) will add to the pleasure of your stay.
How to get there:
By rail: From the West Coast Main Line, change at Carnforth for Grange over Sands or Cark on the Cumbrian Coastline. From there the journey by road is approximately two miles.
By road: Reach us from J36 on the M6 along the A590 as far as High Newton. From there it is but a short drive along the signposted narrow roads to the village.
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(C of E) Cartmel Priory
Built between 1190 and 1220. See the fine sculpture of “They fled the Night” by Josephina de Vasconcellos, placed near to the Cromwell Door.
(C of E) Cartmel Fell - St. Anthonys Church
Built 1504. Most of the stained-glass is 15th C., some of which came from Cartmel Priory.
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