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Arnside

Built-up area in Westmorland and Furness, England

Coordinates:54.198, -2.834
OS grid ref:SD 45 78
Population:2,334
Dialling code: 015395 (Grange-Over-Sands)
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Arnside is a small coastal village in Westmorland and Furness, England, set on the southern edge of the estuary of the River Kent with broad views across Morecambe Bay. It sits within the Arnside and Silverdale AONB and is dominated by the wooded limestone outcrop Arnside Knott, a National Trust reserve, and by the distinctive Victorian Arnside Viaduct that spans the estuary.

Once a modest Victorian seaside resort, Arnside now depends largely on tourism and day visitors, attracted by coastal walks, birdwatching and rock‑pooling, alongside a small centre of independent shops, cafés and guesthouses; the railway station also makes it a convenient commuter base. The tidal sands and channels of the bay are spectacular but notoriously dangerous, so local guides, conservation groups and a strong community spirit are a visible part of village life.

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Transport links

  • Leeds Bradford International Airport 52.9 miles85.1 km
  • Liverpool John Lennon Airport 59.8 miles96.2 km
  • Arnside Railway Station 0.4 miles0.6 km
  • Silverdale Railway Station 2.3 miles3.8 km

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Schools in Arnside

  • Arnside National C of E School Primary

Local points of interest

  • Cartmel Racecourse Recreation 4.9 miles7.9 km
  • Holker Hall Estate 6.1 miles9.8 km
  • Watercrook Archaeological site 8.4 miles13.5 km
  • Terry Bank Estate 9.1 miles14.7 km
  • Globe Arena Stadium 9.6 miles15.4 km
  • Underley Hall Estate 10.1 miles16.3 km
  • Lancaster University University 13.3 miles21.3 km
  • Wray Castle Estate 13.6 miles21.9 km
  • Ashton Hall Estate 13.7 miles22.1 km
  • Thornton Hall Estate 14.7 miles23.7 km
  • Twistleton Manor Estate 15.2 miles24.4 km
  • Holker Street Stadium 17 miles27.4 km