Grange-over-Sands facts for kids
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| Population | 4,279 (2021) |
| OS grid reference | SD4077 |
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| Country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | GRANGE-OVER-SANDS |
| Postcode district | LA11 |
| Dialling code | 015395 |
| Police | Cumbria |
| Fire | Cumbria |
| Ambulance | North West |
| EU Parliament | North West England |
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Grange-over-Sands is a lovely town in Cumbria, England. It sits on the northern side of Morecambe Bay. It's also just a short distance south of the beautiful Lake District National Park.
In 2021, about 4,279 people lived in Grange-over-Sands. The town used to be part of Lancashire. Since 2023, it has been managed by the Westmorland and Furness Council.
Grange-over-Sands is about 13 miles (21 km) south of Kendal. It is also about 15 miles (24 km) east of Ulverston.
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History of Grange-over-Sands
Grange-over-Sands started as a small fishing village. It grew a lot during the Victorian era (the time when Queen Victoria ruled). When the railway arrived in 1857, it became a popular seaside resort. People loved to visit its shores on Morecambe Bay.
The "over-Sands" part was added to the town's name later. A local vicar (a church leader) added it. He was tired of his mail going to another place called Grange near Keswick.
Grange Lido
In 1932, a large outdoor swimming pool called Grange Lido was built. It was right on the seafront. The lido was used until 1993. In 2011, it became a Grade II listed building. This means it is an important historic building. There is a plan to fix it up and open it again.
In January 2019, it was announced that the lido would be fixed. It would open to the public again, but not for swimming. In August 2019, the lido opened for public tours.
River Kent Changes
The River Kent used to flow right past the town's long promenade. A promenade is a walkway along the sea. But over time, the river moved south. The sandy areas, which had dangerous quicksand, became a grassy field. Now, small groups of sheep graze there.
Things to See and Do
Old Sanatorium
The clean sea air and local spring water were once thought to be good for people with tuberculosis. This was a serious lung disease. In 1891, one of the first sanatoriums (a type of hospital for long-term care) in the country was built nearby at Meathop.
Former Swimming Pool
In 2003, a new public swimming pool called the "Berners Pool" opened. It cost a lot of money to build. However, it was expensive to run and had problems. It closed in 2006 and was later taken down in 2013. Affordable homes were built there instead.
Local News and Radio
There is a free local newspaper called Grange Now. It shares news about the area. It is delivered to over 5,000 homes each month.
You can also get local news and TV shows from BBC North West and ITV Granada. Radio stations like BBC Radio Cumbria and BBC Radio Lancashire also serve the town.
How Grange-over-Sands is Governed
Grange-over-Sands is part of the Westmorland and Lonsdale area for national government. Tim Farron is the current Member of Parliament (MP) for this area. An MP is a person elected to represent the people in the national government. He is from the Liberal Democrats party.
For local matters, Grange-over-Sands is in the Grange and Cartmel Ward. This ward is part of the Westmorland and Furness Council. The town also has its own local council, called the Grange-over-Sands Town Council.
Education in Grange-over-Sands
The town has one primary school, called Grange-over-Sands Church of England Primary School. There is no secondary school in the town. Most students go to schools in nearby Cartmel or Milnthorpe.
Tourism and Attractions
Grange-over-Sands is a great place for tourists. It's a good base for exploring the southern Lakeland fells. Fells are hills or mountains. The town has many hotels and places to stay. In the town itself, you can enjoy an ornamental duck pond and a traffic-free promenade.
Close to Grange are the villages of Lindale, Cartmel, and Allithwaite. Cartmel has a famous old church called Cartmel Priory. The village of Cartmel was once the 'grange' or farm for the priory.
Nearby is Holker Hall, a beautiful country house. It used to house the Lakeland Motor Museum. The museum moved to Backbarrow in 2010.
In 2019, National Geographic magazine suggested visiting Grange-over-Sands. They said it was a great place to explore England's northwest coastline.
Hampsfield Fell
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Above the town is a hill called Hampsfield Fell, often just called Hampsfell. At the top, you'll find 'Hampsfell Hospice'. This is a strong stone tower built in 1846. It was built by the vicar of Cartmel.
The hospice offers shelter if the weather is bad. On clear days, you can see amazing views from the top. Above the east-facing door, there's an old Greek saying about the "rosy-fingered Dawn." Inside, there are boards praising the view and welcoming visitors. You can climb stone stairs to the roof. From there, a compass pointer helps you find nearby peaks and interesting sights.
Hampsfell is about 727 feet (222 meters) high. The top of the fell has flat, rocky areas called limestone pavement.
Getting Around
Train Travel
The Grange-over-Sands railway station opened in 1857. It is on the Furness Line. You can take a train west to Ulverston and Barrow-in-Furness. To the east, you can go to Lancaster, Preston, Manchester Piccadilly, and Manchester Airport.
Road Access
The main road to Grange-over-Sands is the A590. This road connects to the M6 motorway and goes towards Barrow-in-Furness. Before the railway was built, people often reached Grange by crossing the sands of Morecambe Bay from Hest Bank.
Famous People from Grange-over-Sands
- Richard Palairet, a famous cricket player.
- Harry J. Scott, who started the Dalesman magazine.
- Len Shackleton, a well-known footballer.
- Jack Crayston, also a footballer.
See also
In Spanish: Grange-over-Sands para niños
