The Lake District VILLAGE GUIDES Cartmel The picturesque village of Cartmel is famous for its 12th Century Priory, boasting beautiful stained-glass windows, modern sculptures and ancient choir stalls. Leading off the village square, with its market cross, water pump, and fish slabs, is the Cartmel Priory Gatehouse - now a Heritage Centre which depicts the history of the monastery and the village.
Explore Cartmel
Holker Hall
If you want to explore Cartmel in a less traditional way, Lakeland Segway is the perfect way to do this. The Cartmel Tour takes you on a fantastic scenic route past the Racecourse and up to the Holker Estate providing you with stunning views along the way. For the more advanced Segway glider they offer the Adventure Tour, taking you along more demanding tracks through the woods where you can really find out what the off road Segways are capable of. The Cartmel area is also home to the Cavendish family of the Holker Hall Estate, who extend a warm welcome to all visitors that want to look around their family home and 23 acres of immaculately kept gardens throughout the year. Surrounding Holker Hall are 200 acres of parkland with various walks, it’s even home to a herd of fallow deer! Also, during the Summer months Holker Hall host pop-up pub and pizza in the courtyard. Sample delicious woodfired pizzas straight from the oven, great ales and a relaxed family atmosphere. This is definitely not to be missed!
Cartmel Priory
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