Location: Carnforth
Top Things to do in Carnforth
The 10 Best Budget-friendly Things to do in Carnforth, England
Carnforth is a small town and civil parish near Lancaster in the north of Lancashire, England, situated at the north east end of Morecambe Bay. The parish of Carnforth had a population of 5,350 recorded in the 2001 census, and forms part of the City of Lancaster. The 2011 Census measured a population of 5,560.
Restaurants in Carnforth
1. Carnforth Station Heritage Centre
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 634 reviews
Reviewed By victoriac549 - Chester, United Kingdom
I visited the railway station many years ago because of a love of the film Brief Encounter. I was stunned by how much work has been carried out since I last visited. As well as details of the stations restoration there is a cinema which shows Brief Encounter on a loop in a small replica cinema and there is also a very interesting homage to David Lean. The centre is run by very friendly committed volunteers and is a really great experience it’s free but donations are welcome. If you’re a bit of a film buff I’d throughly recommend this absolutely lovely heritage centre.
2. Leighton Hall
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 192 reviews
We are Open May - September, 2pm - 5pm, Tuesday till Friday (also Bank Holiday Sundays and Mondays). This romantic Gothic house is the lived in family home of the famous Gillow furniture making dynasty. Boasting unique, priceless pieces of Gillow furniture, Leighton's informal guided tours appeal to all ages. Outside the Hall are woodland walks, an abundant 19th century walled garden, herbaceous borders and roses, a fragrant herb patch and an ornamental vegetable plot. Every day at 3.30 pm (weather permitting), Falconer Jim Brown, gives flying displays with his birds of prey, where visitors get the chance to put on a glove and really get up close to these fantastic creatures. For 2015 we have installed a new petite children's play area. Our products have been sourced locally as we worked with a local playground company to maximize the space we had available. So we hope the children will enjoy these facilities. Please go to our website or Facebook page for entrance fees, or just give us a call.
Reviewed By 761JohnE - Bolton, United Kingdom
We were camping close by and decided to visit, I had been in the past when I was much younger, opening times are short, a few hours in the afternoons and only on certain days but worth the visit. The hawk display was fun, it wasn the normal person doing the display so the birds were not used to the environment and decided to not perform quite as they should have but the person doing the display was extreemly knowldable about her birds and wasnt phased by them not performing. The Walk in the woods was good fun for my daughter she enjoyed looking for the faces on the trees lifting the panels and finding bugs and other creatures under there. The few hours they are open is filled by the house tour, hawk display and the walk in the woods so best to arrive ready for them opening to make sure you get to see everything especially if you want to grab a bite to eat from the cafe.
3. The Snug Micropub
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 131 reviews
The first micropub to open in the North West on 1st August 2012. We serve real ale, gin, cider, wine and soft drinks. We do not have music, TV or gaming machines. We serve pints in 23oz marked glasses which means on top of a full pint you get a head up to 2cm on your beer, it's the northern way. We do not sell food other than crisps, peanuts, pork scratchings and pickled eggs. Dogs and well behaved children welcome.
Reviewed By simonLoz
Stayed in Carnforth for the weekend and found this fantastic little micro pub. Staff very friendly and knowledgable about the beers on offer. Full of locals who made you feel very welcome. Will definitely return when next in area.
4. Old School Brewery
5. Carnforth Bookshop
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 38 reviews
Carnforth Bookshop is an independent, family run bookshop at the heart of the historic town of Carnforth, Lancashire. We are proud to be part of the local community and support local jobs. The town is best know for its history with the railways and ironworks, and was famously used as a filming location for David Lean’s ‘Brief Encounter’ with the famous clock and refreshment room still an attraction today. The bookshop was established in 1977 and is situated across three floors and many rooms, although there was a much earlier bookshop on the site during the Victorian period. Nowadays we stock a wide variety of products, including New, Second Hand and Antiquarian Books, as well as a large selection of Maps. The shop also sells a large selection of Cards and Gifts, Children’s Toys, Stationery and Art Materials. We also have Seasonal Ranges in stock from Valentines Day and Easter, to Halloween and Christmas.
Reviewed By jenihankins - London, United Kingdom
When I moved to Carnforth, I noticed the town bookshop. Then I started going to the bookshop and I thought, for a person who has been wild about books since she was small, somehow she’s moved to book heaven! It’s the kind of bookshop you visit on holiday and can’t wait to visit again the next year, except it’s down the street! They have a great selection of gifts, art supplies, stationery, new books, and a huge selection of used and rare books. Things for all price ranges with a complete terrific staff who love books, too!
6. Warton Crag
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 59 reviews
Reviewed By 798nh - Newton Le Willows, United Kingdom
Came here In-between lockdowns and it was a great place to get away from it all. Plenty of butterflies, birds and lizards to see along with some breathtaking views from the top. There are two ways up, one is pretty vertical up the cliff face the other is more gently but still requires a good pair of boots.
7. Warton Stock Car Club
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 20 reviews
Reviewed By LynBowe - Cancun, Mexico
Had an exciting day out with me husband at the races even won a bet on who would win Lovely day out will vist again hopefully one day in the n
8. Warton Old Rectory
9. Greenlands Farm Village
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 372 reviews
Reviewed By Iamjowa - Morecambe, United Kingdom
We visited today with our 11 month old son, pre booked via telephone on 10/8/2020 and it seemed they had a spreadsheet to allow people to enter. Easy entry and ensured we were our masks to enter the shop to pay for tickets and enter farm as goverment guidance states to do so in enclosed spaces but noted a fair few did not. You can purchase both "large aninal food" and bird feed for 50p each which we did. Good range of friendly farm animals and staff, had a pet of many different animals and they seemed to enjoy the interaction with people. Highlight was a goat with Donald trump type hair. Great family day out for only £4 each and our son was free. There was a pool and play area which we didn't use with deck chairs and such. Would recommend to anyone. Free onsite parking and there is a cafe, butchers and farm shop as well as a garden centre.
10. Cinderbarrow Miniature Railway
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 37 reviews
