Welcome to Grange

Grange-over-Sands is a charming town located in Cumbria, England. It is situated on the southern edge of the Lake District National Park and is known for its stunning views of Morecambe Bay. The town is a popular tourist destination, attracting visitors from all over the world who come to enjoy its natural beauty and rich history.

One of the main attractions in Grange-over-Sands is the promenade, which offers breathtaking views of the bay and the surrounding countryside. The promenade is lined with beautiful gardens and is a popular spot for picnics, walks, and bike rides. Visitors can also enjoy a variety of water sports, including sailing, windsurfing, and kayaking.

Another popular attraction in Grange-over-Sands is the ornamental gardens, which are located in the town center. The gardens are home to a variety of exotic plants and flowers, as well as a number of sculptures and fountains. Visitors can take a leisurely stroll through the gardens and enjoy the peaceful surroundings, or simply relax on one of the many benches and soak up the sun. Overall, Grange-over-Sands is a wonderful destination for anyone looking to experience the natural beauty and rich history of Cumbria.

Local Schools

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Borrowdale C Of E Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Ralf Smits	Stonethwaite Keswick Cumbria CA12 5XG 01768777686 School Website
St Herberts C Of E Va Primary And Nursery School Voluntary Aided School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Michael Craig	Trinity Way Keswick Cumbria CA12 4HZ 01768773017 School Website
Braithwaite C Of E Primary School Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Jo Laker	Braithwaite Keswick Cumbria CA12 5TD 01768778356 School Website
Keswick School Academy Converter Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mr Simon Jackson	Vicarage Hill Keswick Cumbria CA12 5QB 01768772605 School Website
Threlkeld Cofe Primary School Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Abigail Jardine	Blease Road Threlkeld Keswick Cumbria CA12 4RX 1768779680 School Website
Lorton School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Olivia Harrison	High Lorton Cockermouth Cumbria CA13 9UL 190085919 School Website
Grasmere C Of E Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Johanna Goode	Stock Lane Grasmere Ambleside Cumbria LA22 9SJ 01539435313 School Website
Langdale C Of E School Voluntary Aided School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Rachel Underwood	Chapel Stile Great Langdale Ambleside Cumbria LA22 9JE 01539437204 School Website
Patterdale C Of E School Voluntary Aided School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Nicola Steels	Patterdale Penrith Cumbria CA11 0NL 01768482383 School Website
Bassenthwaite Primary School Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Sara Royle	Bassenthwaite Keswick Cumbria CA12 4QH 1768776365 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Windermere Station Precinct, Windermere, Cumbria, LA23 1AH 15.35 Miles

Sellafield Station Road, Sellafield, Cumbria, CA20 1RG 16.12 Miles

Aspatria Station Road, Aspatria, Cumbria, CA7 2AW 16.31 Miles

Drigg Station Road, Drigg, Cumbria, CA19 1XW 16.44 Miles

Ravenglass For Eskdale Station Hill, Ravenglass, Cumbria, CA18 1SW 16.69 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Davies Taxis 017687 72676 25 Helvellyn St, Keswick, Cumbria, CA12 4EN 3.76 Miles
Dnk Taxis 017687 74959 25 Coleridge Ct, Keswick, Cumbria, CA12 5QE 3.94 Miles
Keswick Taxis 017687 75585 Unit 2 High Hill, Keswick, Cumbria, CA12 5LU 3.98 Miles
Derwent Taxis 017687 75585 2 Forge Close, Keswick, Cumbria, CA12 4NX 4.32 Miles
Blencathra Taxis 07884 433 638 Lesley Anne Cottage, Doddick Farm, Keswick, Cumbria, CA12 4SY 7.85 Miles
Grasmere Taxi Services 015394 35506 2 Benfield, Ambleside, Cumbria, LA22 9RD 7.87 Miles
M And A Private Hire Glenridding 017684 82372 1 The Headlands, Penrith, Cumbria, CA11 0QA 8.12 Miles
Iains Taxis 01758 736333 Rose Cottage, Keswick, Cumbria, CA12 4QP 9.30 Miles
Iains Taxis 017687 36333 Bassenthwaite, Keswick, Cumbria, CA12 4QP 9.30 Miles
Billys Taxi Service 015394 31287 28 Kirkfield Rise, Ambleside, Cumbria, LA22 9DX 10.98 Miles

Local Post Boxes

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Grange D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
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Stonethwaite (Sdc) Collection Today available until:15:30 Weekday Last Collection:15:30 Saturday Last Collection:10:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
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Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Castlehead Medical Centre 01768 772025	Castlehead Medical Centre Ambleside Road Keswick Cumbria CA12 4DB
Grasmere Surgery 015394 32693	1 Field Foot Grasmere Cumbria LA22 9TB
Glenridding Health Centre 01768 482297	Glenridding Health Centre Glenridding Penrith Cumbria CA11 0PD
Ambleside Health Centre 01539 432693	Ambleside Health Centre Rydal Road Ambleside Cumbria LA22 9BP
Cumbria Medical Services Ltd 01900 233170	Cockermouth Comm Hosp Isel Road Cockermouth Cumbria CA13 9HT

Local Stores

Keswick
Main Street
Keswick
Cumbria
CA12 5EF
01768 772688
Store Website
3.91 miles

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SPAR Shorley Lane
Shorley Lane
Keswick
CA12 4HN
01768 774870
Store Website
3.8 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Millcroft Veterinary Group Ltd
Millcroft Veterinary Surgery Southey Industrial Estate Keswick Cumbria CA12 5NR 01768 772590 vets@millcroftvets.co.uk Website 4.05 miles


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Oakhill Veterinary Group
1 Church Street Ambleside Cumbria LA22 0BU 01539 432631 11.11 miles

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Millcroft Veterinary Group Ltd
Wakefield Road Cockermouth Cumbria CA13 0HR 01900 826666 vets@millcroftvets.co.uk Website 11.94 miles
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Paragon Veterinary Group
Townhead Veterinary Centre Townhead Farm Newbiggin, Stainton Penrith Cumbria CA11 0HT 017684 83789 townhead@paragonvet.com Website 15.27 miles
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Oakhill Veterinary Group
Oakhill Veterinary Centre Lake Road Windermere Cumbria LA23 2EQ 01539 488555 vets@oakhillvetgroup.co.uk Website 15.58 miles
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Galemire Vets Limited
Galemire Cleator Moor Cumbria CA25 5QX 01946 810295 vets@galemirevets.co.uk Website 15.68 miles
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Local Dog Walks

Castlerigg Stone Circle
Castlerigg Stone Circle Stands On A Natural Plateau Providing An Excellent Panoramic View Across The Surrounding Fells. It Is Composed Of 38 Free Standing Stones, With Some Being Up To 3 Metres High. It Is One Of Britain’S Earliest Stone Circles Dating Back Between 4,000 - 5,000 Years. CA12 5DN 3.68 miles Keswick Is Located In The North Of The Lake District National Park And Is Well-Signposted.

Buttermere
A Dog Friendly Circular Walk Around Buttermere, In The Lake District. Follow The Perimeter Of The Lake, Passing By Some Woodland And Farmland. CA13 9XA 4.74 miles From Keswick, Take The Honister Pass (B5289) Signposted To Buttermere.

Noble Knott
A Short, Circular Forest Walk With Plenty Of Woodland And Streams To Enjoy. CA12 5TW 5.10 miles From Keswick, Take The A66 Toward Cockermouth. Follow Signs For Braithwaite On The B5292/Whinlatter Pass. Head Through Braithwaite And On To Noble Knott Car Park On Your Left (Identified By A Green Signpost On The Road), Just Following A Lay-By To Your Right.

Latrigg
A Circular Walk On One Of The Lowest Fells In The Lake District. This Walk Provides Outstanding Views Over Keswick And The Surrounding Area, Including Derwent Water And Bassenthwaite Lake. CA12 4PH 5.21 miles From Keswick, Take The A591 To Carlisle. After The First Roundabout, Take The First Right Turn To Skiddaw. The Car Park Is At The End Of The Narrow Road.

Great Langdale Valley
A Circular Walk Taking In Part Of The Cumbria Way Towards Chapel Stile And Back Along The Centre Of The Valley With Stunning Scenery Of The Langdale Pikes. LA22 9JU 7.32 miles From Ambleside, Follow Signs For Coniston On The A593. Continue On The B5343 Following Signs For Great Langdale. Pass Through Chapel Stile And Continue On The Road For 3-4 Miles.

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Easedale Tarn
Easedale Tarn Is A Tarn In The Centre Of The Lake District, About Two Miles West Of The Village Of Grasmere. On This Walk, You Will Experience Stunning Scenery. The Walk Consists Of A Gradual Hill For Some Of It, But Has Rewarding Views On A Clear Day. LA22 9TA 7.97 miles From Ambleside, Take The A591 Towards Keswick And Follow The Signs For Grasmere. Turn Onto The B5287. There Is A Car Park Down A Left Turn (Signposted) Called Broadgate Meadow.

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