| Cavendish Arms - Cartmel - Local Area |
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Through the medieval archway The Cavendish is in the ancient village of Cartmel, boasting a Michelin starred restaurant, pubs, antique shops, gift shops the home of Cartmel sticky toffee pudding, an 800 year old Priory and its very own race course. We are just over 20 minutes away from lake Windermere. In our entrance we have a rack all the South Lakeland attractions leaflets so you can plan your day over breakfast before heading out to explore.
cartmelvillage.com The Cartmel official website gives more information about attractions and local events happening throughout the year.
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Cartmel Races
Horse racing has taken part on the famous racecourse since 1845, even earlier in some record books. Race days at Cartmel are still the biggest gatherings of the whole National Hunt season, yet on the other 360 days of the year, it is hard to picture the thoroughbred racehorses hurtling around the challenging racecourse with the carnival atmosphere bellowing away in the background. The course at Cartmel is a left handed oval of about a mile, which is bisected by the finishing straight.The run-in at just over 4 furlongs is the longest in the country, although the tight nature of the bends and the relatively flat contours often help horses to recapture lost form. It is well worth noting that some horses run particularly well at Cartmel and often win here but nowhere else. |
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| IN THE VILLAGE |
Cartmel Priory Church of St Mary & St Michael
Medieval 12th century monastic church with daily services. Open daily to visitors. Inside, the Priory Shop sells books and greetings cards.
Anthemion Antiques
Anthemion is renowned for the quality of it's classic English period furniture. Rare early walnut pieces from the late 17th and early 18th centuries, fine Georgian and Regency period mahogany furniture complemented by paintings, metalware and works of art. The antique shop in Cartmel has changed use and is now a coffee house, but you can still keep up to date on the antiques market by visiting the Anthemion website.
Cartmel Village Shop
Quality delicatessen selling local produce & food gifts, and sticky toffee puddings of course! |
Black Horses Ltd
Founded by Rynardt and Tracey Venter in 2005 with two specific aims: To develop a Friesian Breeding programme in the UK using only high quality mares and FPS Approved stallions; and to offer exclusive Horse Drawn Carriage services. Black Horses cater for weddings, special events and corporate work. They also offer visitors to Cartmel carriage rides of the village and surrounding countryside in this most romantic and time honoured form of transport. Carriage rides start at just £45.
L'Enclume
For that extra special dining experience, this Michelin Star restaurant is the finest in Cumbria.
Rogans
Owned by Simon Rogan of L'Encume, this Bistro by the River Eea offers comfortable dining and a bar for those only wanting a drink or two.
Cartmel Cheeses
The cheeseboard for the Cavendish Arms is provided by Cartmel Cheeses, who sell fine artisan British and Continental cheeses from their Cartmel shop.
The Bread Shed
Traditional bread making method with a contemporary taste. To avoid disappointment, you can pre-order your bread and pastries the day be fore to collect from the shop. |
| LOCAL ATTRACTIONS |
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Grange-over-Sands Golf Club - A superb 18 hole parkland course, just a couple of miles outside of Cartmel. Telephone: 015395 33180
Yew Tree Barn
At High Newton, just 3 miles from Cartmel, has architectural antiques and crafts for sale and a super little cafe.
Dove Cottage, Grasmere
Visitors can take guided tours of the home and garden of William Wordsworth, who lived here from 1799 to 1808.
Grasmere and Wordsworth Museum, Grasmere
Attached to Dove Cottage, this well-respected museum contains a rich collection of Wordsworths literary works, as well as a collection of early watercolor paintings of the Lake District.
The World of Beatrix Potter, Bowness-on-Windermere
In an indoor re-creation of the Lakeland countryside, complete with sights, sounds and even smells, discover Peter Rabbit™ eating radishes in Mr. McGregor's garden; see Jemima Puddle-duck™ amongst the foxgloves; and Mrs. Tiggy-winkle™, the washerwoman, bustling
about in her kitchen - the Lakeland tales of Beatrix Potter brought lovingly to life.
You can also learn more about the untold story of Beatrix Potter's life, in the Hidden Beatrix Potter presentation and video wall. An unforgettable experience for young and old alike.
Brewery Arts Centre, Kendal
Facilities available include:
2 New Cinemas and 3D screen, Theatre/Cinema, Malt Room (music/functions), Various Exhibition Spaces, Malt Room Restaurant, Vats Bar, Intro Cafe Bar and Warehouse cafe.
Abbot Hall Art Gallery, Kendal
Abbot Hall is an exquisite gallery in the north west of England on the edge of the Lake District. Works of art can be enjoyed in this beautiful Georgian villa, drawn both from its important collections and the changing series of exhibitions.
Kendal Museum, Kendal
Founded in 1796, Kendal Museum's fascinating collections include local Archaeology, History, Geology and a Natural History collection from around the globe.
Lake Windermere
More than ten miles in length, Windermere is England's largest lake that offers a wide variety of summer recreation including cruises, fishing, boating, sailing and scuba diving.
St. Oswald's Church, Grasmere
The simple tombstone of William Wadsworth and his wife Mary is located in the churchyard, making this church one of the most visited literary shrines in the world. |
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Ravenglass and Eskdale Railway
Reputedly the most beautiful train journey in England, this 15-inch, narrow gauge railway carries passengers along seven miles of scenic track, from the old Roman Port of Ravenglass along the Eskdale Valley to Eskdale during a 40-minute ride. |
Aquarium of the Lakes
Britain's leading freshwater aquarium on the southern shore of Lake Windemere. |
Laurel and Hardy Museum
Located in Ulverston in Cumbria, the birthplace of Stan Laurel, this museum chronicles the life and career of this great film comedy team. |
Rydal Mount, Grasmere
The former home of one of England's best-loved poets, William Wordsworth, who lived here from 1813 until his death in 1850.
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