Kent Estuary
Ward in Westmorland and Furness, England
| Coordinates: | 54.206, -2.784 |
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| OS grid ref: | SD 48 79 |
| Dialling code: | 015395 (Grange-Over-Sands) |
The Kent Estuary ward in Westmorland and Furness occupies the low-lying coastline where the River Kent meets Morecambe Bay, characterised by salt marshes, mudflats and winding tidal creeks that are important for wildlife and local flood management. Parts of the ward adjoin the Arnside and Silverdale Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, giving it a mix of coastal and pastoral scenery with wide bay views and rich birdlife.
Local life blends farming and small-scale coastal trades with a tourism economy focused on birdwatching, walking and quiet seaside breaks; nearby Victorian charm, for example in Grange-over-Sands, and a handful of tight-knit villages create a strong community feel, while decent rail and road links make the area attractive to commuters and second‑home owners.
Postcode districts covering Kent Estuary
Most populated places nearby
- Morecambe 10 miles
- Lancaster 11.1 miles
- Barrow-in-Furness 18.8 miles
- Kendal 8.5 miles
- Fleetwood 22.7 miles
- Heysham 11.8 miles
- Cleveleys 24.6 miles
- Ulverston 12.1 miles
Neighbouring places
- Beetham Parish 0.9 miles
- Storth and Sandside Built-up area 1 mile
- Milnthorpe Built-up area 1.6 miles
- Yealand Redmayne Parish 1.7 miles
- Arnside Built-up area 2.1 miles
- Holme Built-up area 2.1 miles
- Heversham Built-up area 2.9 miles
- Yealand Conyers Parish 3 miles
- Silverdale Built-up area 3 miles
- Burton-in-Kendal Built-up area 3.1 miles
- Witherslack, Meathop and Ulpha Parish 3.3 miles
- Hincaster Parish 3.9 miles
Example postcodes in Kent Estuary
LA5 0BE, LA7 7AP, LA5 0JA, LA7 7RG, LA5 0AS, LA7 7LR, LA7 7JB, LA7 7AZ, LA5 0AW … See all
Transport links
- Leeds Bradford International Airport 51.3 miles
- Durham Tees Valley Airport 58.4 miles
- Arnside Railway Station 1.8 miles
- Silverdale Railway Station 2.7 miles
Hotels in Kent Estuary Ad
- The Bulls Head
- Travelodge Burton M6 Northbound 3
- Ye Olde Fighting Cocks 4
- The Wheatsheaf Beetham 5
- The Tavern 4
- Host & Stay | Lime Tree House
Schools in Kent Estuary
- Arnside National C of E School Primary
- Beetham C of E Primary School Primary
- Dallam School Secondary
- Milnthorpe Primary School Primary
- Storth C of E School Primary
Local points of interest
- Cartmel Racecourse Recreation 6.9 miles
- Terry Bank Estate 7 miles
- Watercrook Archaeological site 7.2 miles
- Underley Hall Estate 8.1 miles
- Holker Hall Estate 8.2 miles
- Globe Arena Stadium 10.6 miles
- Thornton Hall Estate 12.8 miles
- Twistleton Manor Estate 13.3 miles
- Lancaster University University 13.7 miles
- Wray Castle Estate 14 miles
- Ashton Hall Estate 14.3 miles
- Forest of Bowland Forest 17.5 miles