Cartmel
United Kingdom · EnglandGB
Village in Cumbria, England
Cartmel is a village in Furness (traditionally "Lancashire-over-the-Sands", England, 2+1⁄4 miles northwest of Grange-over-Sands close to the River Eea. The village takes its name from the Cartmel Peninsula, and it was historically known as Kirkby in Cartmel. The village is the location of the 12th-century Cartmel Priory, around which it initially grew. Situated in the historic county of Lancashire, since 1974 Cartmel was in the non-metropolitan county and ceremonial county of Cumbria, and for local government, in the unitary authority area of Westmorland and Furness.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Coordinates
- 54.200, -2.950
- Timezone
- Europe/London
Overview of Cartmel
Part of England, United Kingdom, Cartmel is a spot. Expect shopping and sports to fill most of your time. Because it is northern-hemisphere, timing matters.
Things to do in Cartmel
Shopping in Cartmel
(1)On the shopping side, Cartmel offers Food. Everything listed here comes from what Cartmel is actually tagged with. A short list, but an easy way to shape a day.
Sports in Cartmel
(1)For sports, expect Biking. Easy to slot into a wider itinerary. Straight from the activity profile stored for Cartmel.
Best time to visit Cartmel
The cultural and nightlife layer works whatever the month.
Getting there & around
Access Cartmel through a larger town in England; a car or bicycle makes the last leg simple. The local time zone is Europe/London.
Similar destinations
Places near Cartmel that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Cartmel known for?
- Cartmel is mainly a destination for shopping and sports, set in England, United Kingdom.
- What can you do in Cartmel?
- You can plan around Food and Biking in Cartmel. Each is tagged in our dataset rather than guessed at.
- When is the best time to visit Cartmel?
- The cultural and nightlife layer works whatever the month.
- Where is Cartmel located?
- Administratively, Cartmel sits in England, United Kingdom — handy when you group several destinations into one trip.
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