Welcome to Cartmel

Welcome to the official website for the vibrant historic village of Cartmel. This unspoilt village is situated in a quiet valley in one of England’s most outstanding areas of natural beauty.

Take time to visit this medieval village, which was winner of numerous 'Cumbria in Bloom' awards in 2011, and explore the surrounding landscape that reaches out to meet the sands of Morecambe Bay on the edge of the Furness Peninsula.

Offering stunning views of the South Lakeland District fells and countryside, Cartmel has grown up around its famous 12th Century medieval Priory Church. It is a special place where ancient history and tradition mingle effortlessly with the present day.

Although steeped in history, Cartmel is not trapped in time and the village offers today's visitors many modern surprises in the form of fine quality attractions, shops, eateries and places to stay.

Around the village square you will discover a delightful assortment of genuine 16th - 18th century buildings providing, as they have for centuries, friendly inns, well stocked shops and private dwellings.

South Lakeland’s Finest...

Peruse this website to discover the many treasures, activities and attractions on offer when you visit Cartmel. Whenever you decide to visit we guarantee you a warm and friendly welcome.

NEWS 2012

Nick Devenish is the new incumbent at Cartmel Priory. We look forward to him settling in to village life. Changes to Service Times: Until further notice weekday services are; Holy Communion at 07.30am on Tuesdays and 10.15 on Thursdays with Evening Prayer at 18.00 on Fridays.

Britain in Bloom 2012

Cartmel was the winner of 5 awards in Cumbria In Bloom 2011 and is now one of six RHS Britain In Bloom Village finalists for 2012. See below for information and latest news, and have a look at the new Cartmel In Bloom website: www.cartmelinbloom.co.uk

‘I am delighted to be a Patron of Cartmel In Bloom. Very many thanks to all those who have already supported us in making such a good start to our campaign’ – Eric Robson, author and broadcaster

RHS Britain in Bloom is one of Europe’s largest horticultural campaigns. More than 1,100 cities, towns and villages participate each year to show off their achievements in environmental responsibility, community participation and horticultural achievement. Further information on RHS and the Britain In Bloom campaign can be found on www.rhs.org.uk/gardening/community-gardening/britain-in-bloom

 

CARTMEL PRIORY SCHOOL DESIGNS CARTMEL-IN-BLOOM WEBSITE

April 2012
In line with its aim to involve as much of the village as possible in the village’s Britain-in-Bloom entry, the Cartmel In Bloom Group invited Dr Paul Williams, Headmaster of the Cartmel Priory Church of England School, to set the pupils a number of projects to help them to prepare for the competition.  Dr Williams willingly agreed and the Group wasdelighted to receive 10 website designs created by the Year 10 ICT classes.  The best three of these were selected and their designers received awards in a brief ceremony held at the school. 

The three short-listed entries were all developed by girls and the winning website design was submitted by Nicole Head, who was presented with her award by Tiffany Hunt, Chair of the Cartmel In Bloom Group.  It is intended that the Cartmel In Bloom website will go live over the weekend of  April 14th.

In addition to the website, the school is involved in a number of other eco projects as part of the Cartmel In Bloom campaign.  These include the creation of a wormery, bat boxes, a wild flower meadow in the school grounds and a wild flower survey of the area, which will be published in the Cartmel In Bloom website.

BUY CHEESES ONLINE

Cartmel Cheeses have launched a new website from where you can now buy cheeses in their onine shop. The site also has a section on how best to keep cheese for your ultimate enjoyment. Go to cartmelcheeses.co.uk

Guild of Cartmel Traders

This website and other promotional activites are funded by an enthusiastic group of Cartmel businesses, who work together in partnership. Businesses within a 3 mile radius of Cartmel can email the Secretary, Sandy Kitching, for details of the new Guild of Cartmel Traders.

The New Guild of Cartmel Traders Committee, elected in November 2010

Chairman, Colin Burke
Vice Chairman, Richard English, Cavendish Arms - 015395 36240
Treasurer, Charlotte White, Cartmel Village Shop - 015395 36280
Secretary, Sandy Kitching, Early Bird Design - 015395 36110
Tim Leader, The Scouts - 015395 33270
Martin Gott, Cartmel Cheeses - 015395 32845
Jonathan Garratt, Cartmel Racecourse - 015395 36340
Andrew Walmsley, The Larch Tree - 015395 36275
Steve Chamberlain, Chamberlains’ Gifts - 015395 33252