The town of Carnforth first appears in the Domesday Book where it was known as 'Chreneforde', located in a slight valley where the River Keer enters the Kent estuary. The introduction of the railway network in 1846 brought a new prosperity to the town and such was its importance it was later expanded. Following the opening of the ironworks and the development of the railways in the latter half of the nineteenth century there was a period of rapid growth and Carnforth became an important railway junction, this in turn increased the local population as workers from the surrounding area, who had formerly been in agriculture, were attracted to the town. Carnforth is to be found in the North West of England towards the North of the County of Lancashire and it is sometimes seen as a base for exploring the Lake District and is therefore an ideal location in that respect set in beautiful countryside. The town centre boasts a range of traditional and specialist shops with a variety of pub and restaurants to suit most tastes making this a truly popular town with local residents and tourists alike. Carnforth’s other claim to fame, apart from the scenery, historic houses and centre is that its railway station featured in a 1945 film called “Brief Encounter”, the film records an extra marital love affair between two married middle class people mostly against the backdrop of the railway station – directed by David Lean the film has been described as a brilliantly crafted classic British masterpiece.
Attraction
Carnforth Station Visitor Centre
Leighton Hall
Leighton Moss RSPB Nature Reserve
Camping
Cottage
Croft Cottage
Lakeland Cabin
Lakeside Cottage
Pye Hall Cottage
Dentist
Anne King Dental Surgery
Viva Dental
Doctor
Dr Irving JA & Partners
Dr MM Fletcher & Dr D Kew
Dr P Bates and Partners
The Surgery Arnside
The Surgery Ingleton
Estate Agent
Bairstow Eves North West Ltd
Farrell Heyworth Estate Agents
Inn
Pub and Bar
Kings Arms HotelLimeburners Arms
Orange Tree
Redwell Inn
Restaurant
Cafe J
Essence
Far Pavilion Tandoori Restaurant
Heron Cafe
New Inn
Orange Tree
Ricky's
Watergarden Restaurant
Self-Catering
Lakeland Cabin
Pine Lake
Tewitfield Marina
Solicitor
Jobling & Knape
Ratcliffe & Bibby
Taxi
BJs Taxis
Carnforth Radio Taxis
Jocks Cabs
Vet
D J Longley Veterinary Surgeons
Sports Clubs
Arnside Sailing Club (Sailing)
Arnside TC (Tennis)
Warton CC (Cricket)
Shops
Talking Flowers
Brown Thwaite Hardy Plants
Bay View Garden Centre
Waterslack Garden Centre
Barking Mad
Bank House Farm
Deerslet Nurseries
Carnforth Book Shop
Forest Pharmacy
Philip Jones Ltd
Peter Boltons Gallery
Wolf House Gallery
The Painted Bean
Aurelian Barbu Art Supplies
Activities
Red Rose Cave & Pothole Club(Caving)
Wych Elm Fly Fishing(Fishing)
Places to Stay near Carnforth
The Queens Hotel (0.01 miles)
WE DO NOT RECEIVE PAYMENT THROUGH LATEROOMS. PAYMENT MUST BE MADE ON ARRIVAL.
A small friendly basic hotel close to all amenities in the town and also close to Morecambe and ... More
The County Hotel (0.06 miles)
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Royal Station Hotel (0.07 miles)
Tewitfield Marina (0.10 miles)
Tewitfield Marina is a purpose built hamlet with its own luxury holiday accommodation complex. Situated on the Lancashire and Cumbria border alongside Tewitfield Locks on the Lancaster Canal we provide ... More
Pine Lake (1.06 miles)
These Scandinavian-style lodges are set around the lake and are ideal for water-sports enthusiasts. The new health and leisure complex is a great place in which to unwind. The restaurant serves a ... More
Chapel Lodge (1.54 miles)
A beautiful New England style lodge set on the ege of the South Lakes area. We have 2 luxury double bedrooms en-suite, individually designed to a very high standard. Room ... More
The Royal Hotel (1.55 miles)
The recently refurbished Royal Hotel is a traditional inn offering a warm welcome, good home cooked food and comfortable en-suite accommodation. Located in the small village of Bolton-le-Sands, overlooking the ... More
Longlands Hotel (2.24 miles)
Come an make yourself at home at our family run Inn The Longlands, with an excellent restaurant & bar. We are lucky enough to be right next to Tewitfield lock ... More
Capernwray House (2.58 miles)
Slyne Lodge (3.25 miles)
This traditional 19th century, friendly village inn is situated in the pretty village of Slyne-with-Hest, 2 miles north of the historical city of Lancaster.
There is a comfortable, welcoming bar, where you ... More
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