"Grange-over-Sands, Cumbria" a Grange Travel Page by nickandchris

Grange-over-Sands is situated on Morecambe Bay, south Cumbria. It's on the southern tip of the Cartmel peninsula and is on the fringe of the Lake District. It is an old fashioned Victorian/Edwardian resort which came about with the arrival of the Furness Railway.
Many large houses were built from the local limestone to cater for the wealthy visitors and residents.

Grange is renowned for it's mild climate, for the north of the country and you will find palm trees flourishing here.
The town is proud of it's individuality , there is an assortment of small traditional shops selling anything from local produce to second-hand books. The townsfolk are fighting to keep the supermarket giants out and to keep the shopping in Grange "local".

Although Grange is built on a hill, there is a pleasant promenade to walk along, looking out across Morecambe Bay. The tide does come in, despite it looking as though it doesn't and covers the spartina grass which now covers the mud. (There is no sand, it is mud.)
There are lovely views across the bay to Lancashire and Yorkshire and the bay is a bird-watchers paadise.
Do not be tempted to stray too far out on the sands as there are areas of quick sand and the tide comes in very quickly, often cutting people off from dry land. There have been many rescues on the bay (some resulting in people drowning--remember the 20 or so Chinese cocklers?). The dangers of Morecambe Bay MUST be taken seriously.
The ornamental gardens, complete with duckpond, are home to many varieties of geese and ducks.
There is a brand new indoor swimming pool , funded by residents.
There is an abundance of coffee houses and cafes throughout Grange.
Grange is so old-fashioned it doesn't hold much interest for youngsters and the residents are mainly on the elderly side. Many people decide Grange is the ideal place to retire (even if it is all built on hills!)
We moved to Grange when I was 10 and I didn,t leave until I met Nick!