Margaret’s guidebook
Food scene
Southlakeland Leisure Village - Our own on site Restaurant & Bar, lovely lakeside restaurant and cosy bar, with an extensive menu with good quality food, both family and dog friendly, indoor & outdoor seating areas, please check beforehand that they are open for food, booking is recommended at peak times. They also do takeaway for collection.
On site, a couple of minutes walk away
7 locals recommend
Waters Edge Restaurant
Borwick LaneSouthlakeland Leisure Village - Our own on site Restaurant & Bar, lovely lakeside restaurant and cosy bar, with an extensive menu with good quality food, both family and dog friendly, indoor & outdoor seating areas, please check beforehand that they are open for food, booking is recommended at peak times. They also do takeaway for collection.
On site, a couple of minutes walk away
Within walking distance of Southlakeland Leisure Village, The Longlands has just been renovated and serves good food, there is a separate Bar area, it is child & dog friendly, there is indoor & outdoor seating areas
1 mile away
10 locals recommend
Longlands Hotel & Cottages
Within walking distance of Southlakeland Leisure Village, The Longlands has just been renovated and serves good food, there is a separate Bar area, it is child & dog friendly, there is indoor & outdoor seating areas
1 mile away
Part of Greenlands Farm Village (fabulous family attraction) great cafe, great food all day, including breakfast. They are open some evenings as a Bistro. It within walking distance of Southlakeland Leisure Village
1 mile away
Wellies Cafe
Part of Greenlands Farm Village (fabulous family attraction) great cafe, great food all day, including breakfast. They are open some evenings as a Bistro. It within walking distance of Southlakeland Leisure Village
1 mile away
SUPER DOG FRIENDLY, they have their own menu, treats and blankets, when booking ask for a dog friendly table.
A short drive away, beautifully decorated restaurant and bar with a fabulous extensive menu, family friendly, a favourite of ours
5.7 miles away
The Cross Keys
Main RoadSUPER DOG FRIENDLY, they have their own menu, treats and blankets, when booking ask for a dog friendly table.
A short drive away, beautifully decorated restaurant and bar with a fabulous extensive menu, family friendly, a favourite of ours
5.7 miles away
A little more special, amazing restaurant, superb menu
11.7 miles away
30 locals recommend
The Highwayman
A little more special, amazing restaurant, superb menu
11.7 miles away
Lovely little cafe alongside the beach, dog friendly tables in the outside seating area only.
5.7 miles away
9 locals recommend
Archers Cafe Red Bank Farm Campsite
Lovely little cafe alongside the beach, dog friendly tables in the outside seating area only.
5.7 miles away
A beautiful contemporary restaurant, fabulous menu
9.7 miles away
26 locals recommend
The Lunesdale Arms
A beautiful contemporary restaurant, fabulous menu
9.7 miles away
T'other Chippy
1 Stanley StreetHighly recommended Chippy
2.3 miles away
Highfield Fisheries
51 Highfield RoadFabulous chippy
2.8 miles away
Situated within the famous Carnforth Railway Station, made famous by the film Brief Encounters being filmed there
2.2 miles away
Refreshment Room - Home of Brief Encounter
Warton RoadSituated within the famous Carnforth Railway Station, made famous by the film Brief Encounters being filmed there
2.2 miles away
Eagles Head
Good old fashioned Pub Food
2.5 miles away
Fantastic little gem of a place, with live music, great drinks choice and food. Check their website for more information. Distance 1:5 miles
7 locals recommend
Old School Brewery
Crag RoadFantastic little gem of a place, with live music, great drinks choice and food. Check their website for more information. Distance 1:5 miles
Little gem of a place along the canal towards Carnforth. Perfect for breakfast, Lunch & Snacks, everything prepared in house, with delightful friendly staff. Both in side and outside seating areas, and dog friendly.
The new England tearoom & shop
Little gem of a place along the canal towards Carnforth. Perfect for breakfast, Lunch & Snacks, everything prepared in house, with delightful friendly staff. Both in side and outside seating areas, and dog friendly.
NOW TRADING AS SADDLES CAFE - fabulous newly launched Cafe, gorgeous interior and extensive Menu, The Sunday Lunch is amazing. Approx. 4 miles away
The Redwell Country Inn - Rooms, Food & Bar
NOW TRADING AS SADDLES CAFE - fabulous newly launched Cafe, gorgeous interior and extensive Menu, The Sunday Lunch is amazing. Approx. 4 miles away
For the Children
Fabulous walk around experience with interactive hands on displays, definitely worth a visit for children and adults alike, very unique
3.5 miles away
30 locals recommend
Lakeland Wildlife Oasis
Fabulous walk around experience with interactive hands on displays, definitely worth a visit for children and adults alike, very unique
3.5 miles away
Great for the little ones, it is an open farm, there is also an indoor playbarn, Artisan Farm Shop, archery, a newly opened Crazy Golf Course and much more
1 mile away
31 locals recommend
Greenlands Farm Village
Great for the little ones, it is an open farm, there is also an indoor playbarn, Artisan Farm Shop, archery, a newly opened Crazy Golf Course and much more
1 mile away
Great for families, the railway is run by a group of enthusiastic model engineers, only a couple of miles away, their trains run on Sundays and Bank Holidays, it is set within Cinderbarrow Picnic Site
2.2 miles away
Cinderbarrow Miniature Railway
Tarn LaneGreat for families, the railway is run by a group of enthusiastic model engineers, only a couple of miles away, their trains run on Sundays and Bank Holidays, it is set within Cinderbarrow Picnic Site
2.2 miles away
Excellent family park, with lots of attractions including adventure golf, mini trampolines, miniature railway, splash park, cafe and play areas
6.8 miles away
29 locals recommend
Happy Mount Park
Marine Road EastExcellent family park, with lots of attractions including adventure golf, mini trampolines, miniature railway, splash park, cafe and play areas
6.8 miles away
Amazing promenade with lots of play areas, cafes, beach areas & the famous Eric Morecambe statue
7.6 miles away
35 locals recommend
Morecambe Bay
Amazing promenade with lots of play areas, cafes, beach areas & the famous Eric Morecambe statue
7.6 miles away
This a great place to take the kids for some family fun.
10 miles away
8 locals recommend
Salt Ayre Leisure Centre
Doris Henderson WayThis a great place to take the kids for some family fun.
10 miles away
An amazing day out wether it’s sunny or raining, just over an hour away
10 locals recommend
Newlands Adventure Centre
An amazing day out wether it’s sunny or raining, just over an hour away
Soul Bowl
Central PromenadeGreat for any age, Ten Pin Bowling, Pool Tables and more.
8.3 miles
The most amazing family indoor entertainment centre,
22 miles
26 locals recommend
The Flower Bowl Entertainment Centre
Garstang RoadThe most amazing family indoor entertainment centre,
22 miles
Sightseeing
Amazing for walkers, taking in views over Morecmbe Bay and the Lakeland Mountains
1.8 miles away
14 locals recommend
Warton Crag Local Nature Reserve
Crag RoadAmazing for walkers, taking in views over Morecmbe Bay and the Lakeland Mountains
1.8 miles away
Beautiful cafe & gallery within walking distance of the shore with beautiful walks along the shore and above
4.8 miles away
Wolf House Cafe Within Wolf House Gallery
Lindeth RoadBeautiful cafe & gallery within walking distance of the shore with beautiful walks along the shore and above
4.8 miles away
Arnside Pier
Pier LaneBeautiful village, with unique shops and cafes, well worth a visit
7.1 miles away
Silverdale Cove
A beautiful cove, well worth the visit
6.6 miles away
Hutton Roof Crags
Great for walkers, amazing views
4.6 miles away
The closest access point is approx. 1/4 mile away then you can walk in both directions, towards Carnforth and beyond, then to Tewitfield Marina and beyond. Both ways offering fabulous walks and eateries along the way.
Lancaster Canal, United Kingdom
The closest access point is approx. 1/4 mile away then you can walk in both directions, towards Carnforth and beyond, then to Tewitfield Marina and beyond. Both ways offering fabulous walks and eateries along the way.
Things for the adventurous
Fabulous scuba diving centre that welcome swimmers as well, exhilarating experience swimming around the excellently managed lake, then a cafe for afterwards.
Very interesting learning about what is beneath the water that draws so many divers every day
3.2 miles away
6 locals recommend
Capernwray Diving Centre
Capernwray RoadFabulous scuba diving centre that welcome swimmers as well, exhilarating experience swimming around the excellently managed lake, then a cafe for afterwards.
Very interesting learning about what is beneath the water that draws so many divers every day
3.2 miles away
For those looking for water adventures, head to the lake for water-skiing, wakeboarding, high-speed boat rides, canoeing and more…
1 mile away
Pine Lake Resort by Diamond Resorts
For those looking for water adventures, head to the lake for water-skiing, wakeboarding, high-speed boat rides, canoeing and more…
1 mile away
Paint Mine Woods LTD
Paintballing & Clay Shooting for all the family
3.2 miles away
FootGolf
Foot Golf & Rugby Golf at Casterton Golf Club
10.7 miles away
Leisure Services
South Lakeland Leisure Centre, including pool, steam room, gym, classes, Spa (these have to be paid for at the the Leisure Centre Reception)
On site
South Lakeland Leisure Village
Borwick LaneSouth Lakeland Leisure Centre, including pool, steam room, gym, classes, Spa (these have to be paid for at the the Leisure Centre Reception)
On site
Morecambe Winter Gardens
209 Marine Rd CentralCheck out the what’s on for your dates
Reel Cinemas
Central DriveCheck out the listings for your dates
Shopping
Aldi
Scotland RoadNearest Supermarket to South Lakeland
2 miles away
Tesco Superstore
Lancaster RoadNot quiet a Superstore, no clothing or cafe
2.4 miles away
Co-op Food - Carnforth
Market StreetLocal store within easy reach
2.2 miles away
Booths Store is a wonderful place with lots of specialty products.
1 mile away
6 locals recommend
Carnforth Bookshop
Scotland RoadBooths Store is a wonderful place with lots of specialty products.
1 mile away