Things to do

The Medieval village of Cartmel has a rich heritage, and varied list of activities for visitors to partake in.

From visiting the historic Cartmel Priory, to a walk through the racecourse woods, or a trip to the racecourse itself.

Black Horses Ltd – The Friesian Experience

Black Horses Ltd – The Friesian Experience

Greenbank Farm, Aynsome Lane, Cartmel LA11  

Greenbank Farm is situated just 1 mile from Cartmel village and is home to the stunning Black Horses that have brought many smiles to visitors faces over the years. Tracey Alexander and her team offer unique, tailor made experiences with their family..


Cartmel Racecourse

Cartmel Racecourse, Cartmel, Grange-over-Sands, Cumbria LA11 6QF

Against the backdrop of the beautiful English Lake District, it is possible to sample national hunt racing in its most original format. With its party crowds and funfair, Cartmel rekindles the social gathering tradition of the original steeple to ...


Cartmel Priory

The Priory Church of St. Mary and St. Michael, Cartmel, LA11 6PU

Worship has been at the very heart of Priory life for centuries. Throughout history, people from all around the world have made pilgrimages to the Priory for prayer and worship, each with their own stories to tell. If you look close enough, marks and...


Black Horses Ltd – The Friesian Experience

Greenbank Farm, Aynsome Lane, Cartmel LA11

Greenbank Farm is situated just 1 mile from Cartmel village and is home to the stunning Black Horses that have brought many smiles to visitors faces over the years. Tracey Alexander and her team offer unique, tailor made experiences with their family...


Lakeland Segway

Cartmel Public Car Park

Lakeland Segway won the "Best Experience in Cumbria" awarded by Cumbria Tourism in 2016. Tripadvisor Certificate of Excellence for the last 5 years. All tours include professional training, safety instruction and lots of safe practice to make sure...


Unsworth’s Yard Brewery

Unsworth’s Yard, Ford Road, Cartmel

Within Unsworth’s Yard, a unique craft brewery, open to the public every day of the week. The brewhouse can be viewed from the tasting room bar where our cask and keg craft beers, and a wide range of bottled beers and gifts, are on sale. Tastings a...


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