Cartmel, Cumbria. Open daily. Free entry.

Details

Accessibility:

A public car park can be found next to Cartmel Racecourse, previously @ £2 for 2 hours. £3 for 3 hours and £4 for all day parking (prices subject to change without notice). Cartmel is fully accessible to all. Public toilets located in the car park also.

Brief Description:

Cartmel is a village in Cumbria located in an area of outstanding natural beauty. Famous for the 12th century Cartmel Priory and recently named the home of the Sticky Toffee Pudding. Cartmel is also home to a unique racecourse, which hosts summer jump races during summer. 

See https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cartmel

Further Information:

Address:

Cartmel, Cumbria, LA11 6PT.

Email:

None available.

Phone:

Website:

http://www.wordsworthcountry.com/information/cartmel.htm

https://cartmelvillage.com/

https://www.visitcumbria.com/sl/cartmel/

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cartmel

Opening Hours:

Open daily.

Directions:

Situated 2.4 miles N of Flookburgh via the B5278. OS SD 381785.

Transport:

Buses do operate in and around the area alongside taxis services. There is a “FreeRider” service available which links Cartmel so some of the surrounding villages and Lake District attractions during peak times. For more information call or visit the Tourist Information Point in the car park next to the Racecourse – 01539 536340 .

For more travel information go to http://www.traveline.info or call 0871 200 22 33.

Amenities:

There are several pubs situated in Cartmel, such as the Cavandish Arms, which is a local pub with disability access and is dog friendly. Also in the local area are Tea rooms, shops, tourist attractions such as Cartmel Priory and an endless list of activity centres and more. Cartmel is also home to a unique racecourse, which hosts summer jump races during summer.