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Arnside

Parish in Westmorland and Furness, England

Coordinates:54.19, -2.838
OS grid ref:SD 45 77
Population:2,334
Dialling code: 015395 (Grange-Over-Sands)
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Arnside sits on the southern shore of the Kent estuary where it meets Morecambe Bay, within the unitary authority of Westmorland and Furness. Framed by the wooded slopes of Arnside Knott and lying inside the Arnside and Silverdale AONB, it’s noted for tidal sands, salt marshes and rich birdlife that make it a magnet for walkers and birdwatchers.

Its Victorian-era promenade and the distinctive Arnside Viaduct reflect a long association with day-trippers and the railway, and the local economy leans heavily on tourism, independent shops and hospitality alongside farming; the fast, shifting tides of the bay also shape local life and a strong interest in conservation and community events gives the village a lively cultural feel despite its compact size.

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Transport links

  • Leeds Bradford International Airport 52.8 miles85 km
  • Liverpool John Lennon Airport 59.2 miles95.3 km
  • Arnside Railway Station 1 mile1.5 km
  • Silverdale Railway Station 2 miles3.2 km

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Schools in Arnside

  • Arnside National C of E School Primary

Local points of interest

  • Cartmel Racecourse Recreation 4.8 miles7.8 km
  • Holker Hall Estate 5.9 miles9.5 km
  • Watercrook Archaeological site 9 miles14.4 km
  • Globe Arena Stadium 9 miles14.5 km
  • Terry Bank Estate 9.4 miles15.2 km
  • Underley Hall Estate 10.3 miles16.6 km
  • Lancaster University University 12.7 miles20.5 km
  • Ashton Hall Estate 13.2 miles21.2 km
  • Wray Castle Estate 14.1 miles22.7 km
  • Thornton Hall Estate 14.8 miles23.8 km
  • Twistleton Manor Estate 15.2 miles24.5 km
  • Holker Street Stadium 16.7 miles26.9 km