Hidden gems to find in Cartmel

Cartmel village was once described by presenter Chris Evans as ‘a thimble full of diamonds.’ This quote perfectly describes the picture perfect village, which may be small, but is filled with treasures…

• The River Eea

The River Eea is a small river running through the Furness region with numerous small becks and streams appearing through Cartmel village. Seek out the quaint stone bridges crossing the river and find some pretty riverside spots for a picnic or idyllic walk…

• Friesian Horse rides at Greenbank Farm

Enjoy a romantic horse and carriage ride around Cartmel from Black Horse, who specialise in breeding Friesian horses. The horses are based at Greenbank Farm, hidden away above the village in Cartmel Valley. The farm has over 75 acres of land where the Friesian horses graze and acts as a sanctuary for these beautiful animals.  Experienced riders can take the black beauties on a hack around the country lanes and groom the horses. A unique experience all round, a ticket here can involve an overnight stay where you sleep in a barn right beside your horse! The farm featured on Jack Whitehall’s Netflix series ‘Travels with my Father’ in which he described the farm as ‘the ultimate equine experience.’

• Lakeland Miniature Village

Not far from Cartmel in Grange-over-Sands, the quirky Lakeland Miniature Village is a little gem containing over 100 tiny Lake District landmarks including Bridge House, Beatrix Potter’s Hill Top, Yew Tree Farm and many more local castles, churches and farms. The miniature village is the creation of retired builder Edward Robinson who created the mini attraction in his garden as a form of therapy for his ME condition. Each little replica in the garden has been lovingly created by Edward using locally sourced slate and is open to the public to explore.