Grange-over-Sands
Built-up area in Westmorland and Furness, England
| Coordinates: | 54.187, -2.914 |
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| OS grid ref: | SD 40 77 |
| Population: | 4,788 |
| Dialling code: | 015395 |
Grange-over-Sands sits on the edge of Morecambe Bay beside the estuary of the River Kent in the unitary authority of Westmorland and Furness, England. It is known for its long, Victorian promenade, ornamental gardens and benign coastal microclimate, making it a popular spot for walkers, birdwatchers and those seeking a quieter seaside experience close to the Lake District.
The town grew from a medieval grange connected to nearby Cartmel and expanded as a genteel Victorian resort after the arrival of the railway. Today its economy depends largely on tourism and local services - independent shops, cafes and guesthouses - while cultural life is boosted by concerts and events at nearby estates such as The Grange and nature attractions like Leighton Moss reserve. Socially it has a relaxed, community feel with many retirees alongside visitors exploring the coast and countryside.
Postcode districts covering Grange-over-Sands
Most populated places nearby
- Morecambe 8.5 miles
- Lancaster 10.8 miles
- Barrow-in-Furness 13.3 miles
- Kendal 11.9 miles
- Fleetwood 19.6 miles
- Poulton-le-Fylde 23.8 miles
- Heysham 9.7 miles
- Cleveleys 21.6 miles
- Ulverston 6.8 miles
Neighbouring places
- Allithwaite Built-up area 1.3 miles
- Cartmel Built-up area 1.7 miles
- Lindale Built-up area 2.2 miles
- Broughton East Parish 2.3 miles
- Lower Allithwaite Parish 2.4 miles
- Flookburgh Built-up area 2.6 miles
- Lower Holker Parish 2.8 miles
- Arnside Built-up area 3.3 miles
- Lindale and Newton-in-Cartmel Parish 3.7 miles
- Silverdale Built-up area 3.8 miles
- Witherslack, Meathop and Ulpha Parish 4.3 miles
- Grange and Cartmel Ward 4.5 miles
Example postcodes in Grange-over-Sands
LA11 7DD, LA11 6AR, LA11 6ES, LA11 6DJ, LA11 7JE, LA11 7HS, LA11 7JN, LA11 6DA, LA11 6BF … See all
Transport links
- Leeds Bradford International Airport 55.5 miles
- Liverpool John Lennon Airport 59 miles
- Grange-over-Sands Railway Station 0.8 miles
- Kents Bank Railway Station 1.1 miles
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Schools in Grange-over-Sands
- Fell House School Independent - special
- Grange C of E Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Cartmel Racecourse Recreation 2 miles
- Holker Hall Estate 2.8 miles
- Globe Arena Stadium 8.9 miles
- Watercrook Archaeological site 10.8 miles
- Terry Bank Estate 12.5 miles
- Lancaster University University 13.4 miles
- Underley Hall Estate 13.4 miles
- Ashton Hall Estate 13.5 miles
- Wray Castle Estate 13.7 miles
- Holker Street Stadium 13.7 miles
- Roanhead Beach Beach 13.9 miles
- Thornton Hall Estate 17.8 miles