All You Need to Know About Carnforth - Lancashire By Simon Haughtone Platinum Quality Author

Town information- The petite town of Carnforth - Lancashire with its estimated population of 5350 inhabitants is located right in the middle in the towns of Silverdale, Ulverston, Millhead, Kendal, Warton, Capernwray, Kirkby Lonsdale, Over Kellet, Gressingham, Pennines, Aughton, Caton, Nether Ketllet, Lancaster, Galgate, Garstand, Prestin, Bolton-le-Sands, Hest Bank, Morecambe, Heysham, Mercambe Bay and Barrow-in-Furness in the North West Region of England in the Sovereign State of the United Kingdom. Unfortunately there is very little information on the towns history with a mere referral here and there to the towns primary growth and development around iron and railway works.

Claim to fame- The towns' biggest claim to fame is the featuring of the Carnforth railway station in a well-known 1940's film.

Manor Houses- The area is home to two open manor houses namely Warton Old Rectory, a 14th century manor house of which importunely only ruins can be seen. The other is Leighton Hall, a Goth inspired mansion with fully furnished rooms, breath-taking gardens and beautiful nature trails for all to enjoy.

Something for nature lovers- North of Carnforth off A6 lies the Leighton Moss Nature Reserve with it's vast variety of bird life which includes scarce bird species such as the Marsh Harriers, Bearded Tits and Breeding Bitterns. The reserve is open every day, all year round, from 9am until sunset. Nature trails and hides are extremely affordable with special rates for children, families and visitors by bike or public transport. Special guided tours are held during the month of August by The Royal Society for the Protection of Birds. Wonderful art courses, exhibitions, walkabouts and taster events are hosted by the Reserve on a regular basis.

Something for the kids- A special guardian and child group is held every Wednesday provides hours of entertainment in the for of music, gym, craft and play activities for children from birth to pre-school at the Lady's of Lourdes Parish Hall.

For accommodation in Carnforth check this list of Carnforth hotels.

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