Carnforth
Carnforth is a small town with a strong railway heritage, best known as the filming location for David Lean’s 1945 classic 'Brief Encounter'. The historic railway station is now home to a heritage centre, where you can learn more about the film, see exhibitions and take a photo beneath the famous clock featured on screen. Beyond this, the town has a selection of independent shops and cafés.
The surrounding area opens up plenty of options for getting out and about. Warton Crag rises just above the town, offering walking routes and views across the area, while the nearby village of Warton is the ancestral home of George Washington. The Lancaster Canal runs close by, linking Carnforth to neighbouring villages and countryside, and attractions such as Leighton Hall and Greenlands Farm Village provide further reasons to stay a little longer and explore the area.
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Carnforth Businesses
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Bay View Garden Centre
Nestled on the shoreline at Bolton-le-Sands with uninterrupted views across Morecambe Bay, this garden centre and restaurant is the perfect place to shop and eat.
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The Wheatsheaf Inn
Serving cask ales, tasty food and comfortable rooms, with a picturesque beer garden and plenty of parking.
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Brackenthwaite Farm
Brackenthwaite Holidays is a first-class choice for your Lancashire destination getaway, where great memories are made and a small piece of your heart will always remain
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New Inn Yealand
All our brand new luxury bedrooms, are individually decorated to provide you with a restful, relaxing environment in which to unwind.
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The Cafe at RSPB Leighton Moss
Situated in the visitor centre of the popular nature reserve is this award-winning cafe, serving a wide selection of delicious, home-cooked meals daily.
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Gibraltar Farm Campsite
Gibraltar Farm is a traditional family run working farm situated in the heart of the Arnside and Silverdale Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, surrounded by breathtaking scenery and views of Morecambe Bay.
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Lancashire Set-Jetting: Morecambe, Lancaster and the surrounding areas
DurationThree Days
A fantastic three-day road trip to explore north Lancashire and some of the filming locations found there.
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