Janie’s guidebook

Janie
Janie’s guidebook

Spectacular views

Meet the King of Piel Island or the Queen’s Guide to Sands. Discover Morecambe Bay’s bustling Victorian towns and Art Deco glamour wherever you look. Uncover ancient sites and seafaring traditions. Marvel at spellbinding views and stunning skies of Morecambe Bay that seem to set the sea alight. Hear the Bay’s wading birds calling, seals playing, and kite-sails flying… or just sit back and enjoy some freshly caught fish and chips.
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Morecambe Bay
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Meet the King of Piel Island or the Queen’s Guide to Sands. Discover Morecambe Bay’s bustling Victorian towns and Art Deco glamour wherever you look. Uncover ancient sites and seafaring traditions. Marvel at spellbinding views and stunning skies of Morecambe Bay that seem to set the sea alight. Hear the Bay’s wading birds calling, seals playing, and kite-sails flying… or just sit back and enjoy some freshly caught fish and chips.
The hotel is designed in the Streamline Moderne style of Art Deco. Oliver Hill designed a three-storey curving building, with a central circular tower containing the entrance and a spiral staircase, and a circular cafe at the north end. The front of the hotel is decorated with two Art Deco seahorses, which can be viewed at close proximity from the hotel's rooftop terrace. The hotel stands on the seafront with the convex side facing the sea, and the concave side facing the former Morecambe Promenade railway station, in homage to the railway company whose showcase hotel this was. Hill designed the hotel to complement the curve of the promenade, which allowed guests to view spectacular panoramas of the North West coast.
26 yerel halk öneriyor
The Midland
Marine Road West
26 yerel halk öneriyor
The hotel is designed in the Streamline Moderne style of Art Deco. Oliver Hill designed a three-storey curving building, with a central circular tower containing the entrance and a spiral staircase, and a circular cafe at the north end. The front of the hotel is decorated with two Art Deco seahorses, which can be viewed at close proximity from the hotel's rooftop terrace. The hotel stands on the seafront with the convex side facing the sea, and the concave side facing the former Morecambe Promenade railway station, in homage to the railway company whose showcase hotel this was. Hill designed the hotel to complement the curve of the promenade, which allowed guests to view spectacular panoramas of the North West coast.

Sightseeing

Williamson Park comprises 54 acres of beautiful parkland with enchanting walks and play areas and breathtaking views to the Fylde Coast and the Lake District. The newly renovated tropical butterfly house, Mini-beasts, bird enclosure and small mammal section will fascinate all the family and add a touch of the exotic to a visit to Lancaster's leading tourist attraction. Williamson Park includes the Ashton Memorial (a famous Edwardian folly on the skyline overlooking Lancaster, also newly renovated) which was a gift to the City from Lord Ashton, set within the parkland created by his father, James Williamson. The "structure", as it became known locally, was a memorial to Lord Ashton’s second wife.
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Williamson Park
Quernmore Road
36 yerel halk öneriyor
Williamson Park comprises 54 acres of beautiful parkland with enchanting walks and play areas and breathtaking views to the Fylde Coast and the Lake District. The newly renovated tropical butterfly house, Mini-beasts, bird enclosure and small mammal section will fascinate all the family and add a touch of the exotic to a visit to Lancaster's leading tourist attraction. Williamson Park includes the Ashton Memorial (a famous Edwardian folly on the skyline overlooking Lancaster, also newly renovated) which was a gift to the City from Lord Ashton, set within the parkland created by his father, James Williamson. The "structure", as it became known locally, was a memorial to Lord Ashton’s second wife.

Historic

Lancaster Castle's origins date back almost 1,000 years. This Grade 1 Listed Building occupies a city-centre hilltop location on the site of three successive Roman forts and has been described by English Heritage as "not only the North-West's most important historic and archaeological monument but also of international importance".
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Lancaster Cathedral
Balmoral Road
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Lancaster Castle's origins date back almost 1,000 years. This Grade 1 Listed Building occupies a city-centre hilltop location on the site of three successive Roman forts and has been described by English Heritage as "not only the North-West's most important historic and archaeological monument but also of international importance".
Beautiful sandstone headland renowned for its eighth-century chapel and rock hewn graves; a wonderful urban green space. St Patrick's Chapel possibly dates back to the mid-eighth century, or a little later.
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Heysham
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Beautiful sandstone headland renowned for its eighth-century chapel and rock hewn graves; a wonderful urban green space. St Patrick's Chapel possibly dates back to the mid-eighth century, or a little later.
Sizergh Castle and Garden is a stately home and garden at Helsington in the English county of Cumbria, about 4 miles south of Kendal. The castle, a grade I listed building, is in the care of the National Trust along with its garden and estate. It is the home of the Hornyold-Strickland family.
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Sizergh Kalesi
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Sizergh Castle and Garden is a stately home and garden at Helsington in the English county of Cumbria, about 4 miles south of Kendal. The castle, a grade I listed building, is in the care of the National Trust along with its garden and estate. It is the home of the Hornyold-Strickland family.

Food scene

Lancaster's bustling Charter Market can be found in Dalton Square every Wednesday and Saturday. Enjoy the hustle and bustle of a traditional outdoor market and the aromas of freshly cooked food as you meander through more than 40 stalls selling a wide selection of items
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Lancaster
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Lancaster's bustling Charter Market can be found in Dalton Square every Wednesday and Saturday. Enjoy the hustle and bustle of a traditional outdoor market and the aromas of freshly cooked food as you meander through more than 40 stalls selling a wide selection of items
Head Chef and MasterChef The Professionals finalist Oli Martin is the man behind the stoves at Hipping Hall. Lancashire born Oli grew up on the county’s Irish Sea coast, where he enjoyed a rural childhood, exploring the countryside from an early age. The menus are exciting and delicious. Great lunch offer too. Four course lunch menu for just £25.00. Just quote ‘Web offer’ on booking.
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Hipping Hall
A65
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Head Chef and MasterChef The Professionals finalist Oli Martin is the man behind the stoves at Hipping Hall. Lancashire born Oli grew up on the county’s Irish Sea coast, where he enjoyed a rural childhood, exploring the countryside from an early age. The menus are exciting and delicious. Great lunch offer too. Four course lunch menu for just £25.00. Just quote ‘Web offer’ on booking.
Nestling in the beautiful Lune valley some 3 miles from the market town of Kirkby Lonsdale sits The Lunesdale Arms. Specialising in a British take on Southern Mediterranean cuisine. The vibe is chilled food is great and they are dog friendly.
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The Lunesdale Arms
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Nestling in the beautiful Lune valley some 3 miles from the market town of Kirkby Lonsdale sits The Lunesdale Arms. Specialising in a British take on Southern Mediterranean cuisine. The vibe is chilled food is great and they are dog friendly.
A real favourite this award winning pub combines a relaxed atmosphere with great food, beer and wine. Dog and child friendly and set in the most stunning location.
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The Punch Bowl Inn, Crosthwaite
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A real favourite this award winning pub combines a relaxed atmosphere with great food, beer and wine. Dog and child friendly and set in the most stunning location.
People drive from far and wide to visit the Drunken Duck, which stands as a welcome oasis on a rustic hill between Ambleside and Hawkshead. It’s as much about the rooms and boutique stylings – which make for a great weekend escape – but the food and drink come up trumps too: contemporary gastro fare, strong on local sourcing and seasonal dishes and flavours.
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The Drunken Duck Inn & Restaurant
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People drive from far and wide to visit the Drunken Duck, which stands as a welcome oasis on a rustic hill between Ambleside and Hawkshead. It’s as much about the rooms and boutique stylings – which make for a great weekend escape – but the food and drink come up trumps too: contemporary gastro fare, strong on local sourcing and seasonal dishes and flavours.
A magical retreat surrounded by the stunning countryside of Wordsworth's beloved Grasmere... A Fairytale gothic mansion, the Forest Side is the fulfilment of a romantic dream. set in the magical Lake District landscape, this beautiful house charmed visitors for over a century before falling into disrepair. But, like sleeping beauty, the Forest Side has been reawakened.
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Forest Side Hotel
Keswick Road
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A magical retreat surrounded by the stunning countryside of Wordsworth's beloved Grasmere... A Fairytale gothic mansion, the Forest Side is the fulfilment of a romantic dream. set in the magical Lake District landscape, this beautiful house charmed visitors for over a century before falling into disrepair. But, like sleeping beauty, the Forest Side has been reawakened.

Must see

Kirkby Lonsdale is a small and relatively unspoilt market town situated on the edge of the Yorkshire Dales National Park. Flanking the three counties of Cumbria, Lancashire and North Yorkshire as it does the town offers a tranquil and picturesque base from which to explore the English Lake District, the Yorkshire Dales and the Forest of Bowland. Kirkby Lonsdale itself is a historic, quaint market town with a growing reputation for high quality independent shopping (it was runner-up in the 2016 Great British High Street Awards), as well as excellent restaurants, cafés and bars and superb accommodation. The Town is notably home to the 14th century Devil's Bridge, as well as Ruskin's View, which inspired a painting by artist JMW Turner in 1822, and poet John Ruskin to declare ‘I do not know in all my country, still less in France or Italy, a place more naturally divine.’
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Kirkby Lonsdale
118 yerel halk öneriyor
Kirkby Lonsdale is a small and relatively unspoilt market town situated on the edge of the Yorkshire Dales National Park. Flanking the three counties of Cumbria, Lancashire and North Yorkshire as it does the town offers a tranquil and picturesque base from which to explore the English Lake District, the Yorkshire Dales and the Forest of Bowland. Kirkby Lonsdale itself is a historic, quaint market town with a growing reputation for high quality independent shopping (it was runner-up in the 2016 Great British High Street Awards), as well as excellent restaurants, cafés and bars and superb accommodation. The Town is notably home to the 14th century Devil's Bridge, as well as Ruskin's View, which inspired a painting by artist JMW Turner in 1822, and poet John Ruskin to declare ‘I do not know in all my country, still less in France or Italy, a place more naturally divine.’
This extraordinary place is famous for its amazing wildlife, stunning scenery, and superb walks. From the simple beauty of the lady's-slipper orchid to the shining sands of Morecambe Bay, the area is simply awe-inspiring. Stunning limestone pavements, ancient woodlands, intimate orchards and meadows and an impressive coastline make Arnside & Silverdale Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty one of England's finest landscapes. The work of the AONB Partnership aims to conserve and enhance this extraordinary place now and for the future.
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Arnside & Silverdale AONB
Station Road
11 yerel halk öneriyor
This extraordinary place is famous for its amazing wildlife, stunning scenery, and superb walks. From the simple beauty of the lady's-slipper orchid to the shining sands of Morecambe Bay, the area is simply awe-inspiring. Stunning limestone pavements, ancient woodlands, intimate orchards and meadows and an impressive coastline make Arnside & Silverdale Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty one of England's finest landscapes. The work of the AONB Partnership aims to conserve and enhance this extraordinary place now and for the future.

Favourite local restaurant

A FINE FRENCH RESTAURANT We're a foodie's destination, where refined tastes visit for our flavour-intense cooking - and return for the service they've enjoyed. Raise the Steaks MUSSELS & STEAK Mussels AND Steak £20 Mussels OR Steak £15 WEDNESDAYS from 5.30pm Early Bird 50% OFF A LA CARTE Starters & £12 mains on selected dishes MONDAY - SATURDAY 5.30 -6.30pm The High Life LOBSTER & CHAMPAGNE Whole grilled lobster & 2 glasses of champagne £40 THURSDAYS from 5.30pm Simply Squiffy FREE BOTTLE OF WINE EACH Plus two courses £30 per person SUNDAYS from 6 to 8.30pm Your Sunday Best SUNDAY LUNCH The ultimate Sunday Roast Two Courses £20 SUNDAYS 12-2pm
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Quite Simply French
27A St George's Quay
22 yerel halk öneriyor
A FINE FRENCH RESTAURANT We're a foodie's destination, where refined tastes visit for our flavour-intense cooking - and return for the service they've enjoyed. Raise the Steaks MUSSELS & STEAK Mussels AND Steak £20 Mussels OR Steak £15 WEDNESDAYS from 5.30pm Early Bird 50% OFF A LA CARTE Starters & £12 mains on selected dishes MONDAY - SATURDAY 5.30 -6.30pm The High Life LOBSTER & CHAMPAGNE Whole grilled lobster & 2 glasses of champagne £40 THURSDAYS from 5.30pm Simply Squiffy FREE BOTTLE OF WINE EACH Plus two courses £30 per person SUNDAYS from 6 to 8.30pm Your Sunday Best SUNDAY LUNCH The ultimate Sunday Roast Two Courses £20 SUNDAYS 12-2pm
This award winning pizza restaurant is very family-orientated and children are welcomed anytime, and are given the opportunity to make their own pizza at their table. The pizzas and gelato are delicious .
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Miaitalia
4 Bypass Rd
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This award winning pizza restaurant is very family-orientated and children are welcomed anytime, and are given the opportunity to make their own pizza at their table. The pizzas and gelato are delicious .
A relaxed dog-friendly venue, where people meet over award-winning coffee with delicious cakes from our own bakery
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The Hall
10 China St
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A relaxed dog-friendly venue, where people meet over award-winning coffee with delicious cakes from our own bakery
As a small traditional family firm, Atkinsons were chosen by The Duchy of Lancaster, a much longer established family firm to run the new Café in The Castle.
The Castle Café
Castle Hill
As a small traditional family firm, Atkinsons were chosen by The Duchy of Lancaster, a much longer established family firm to run the new Café in The Castle.
The Herbarium Bar is a plant-based café and bar serving smoothie bowls, a selection of pastries and cakes, and lunchtime specials.
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The Herbarium Bar
7 Great John St
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The Herbarium Bar is a plant-based café and bar serving smoothie bowls, a selection of pastries and cakes, and lunchtime specials.