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Grange-over-Sands
Your Guide 2 Grange-over-Sands The Edwardian town of Grange-over-Sands on Morecambe Bay The Edwardian resort of Grange-over-Sands, often called the Riviera of the north, is situated on the edge of the Lake District National Park. Nestled between the scenic Lake District mountains and Morecambe Bay, it's sheltered location makes its climate one of the mildest in the Lake District. In February 2010, Grange was described by the Times as being one of the best seaside destinations in Britain for a weekend away. They praised it for being "a taste of Lakes tourism Edwardian style". In May 2008, Grange-over-Sands was named one of the top ten seaside resorts in the country. It was placed number 5 overall in Coast Magazine's Britain's Best Coastal Towns survey and ranked best coastal town for employment and third best for low levels of crime.  How the Westmorland Gazette broke the news of Grange-over-Sand's success (02/05/08) Grange-over-Sands is derived from the French for 'granary' as the monks at Cartmel Priory originally used the location as a grain store. It developed
from a small fishing village with the arrival of the Furness Railway in
1857 and became a popular seaside resort attracted by its mile long promenade and mild climate.
The beautiful Victorian Ornamental Gardens feature many plant and tree varieties that would struggle to survive elsewhere. Grange-over-sands makes an excellent base for exploring the Lake District. |
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