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Cartmel Priory

Cartmel, North West England

A 12th-century priory church in a pretty village known for its sticky toffee pudding.

Cost
Free
Booking
No need to book
Time to allow
75 min

Cartmel Priory dominates a small village with a medieval square, a racecourse and some of the best food in the south Lakes. The priory itself is a beautiful, free building to look round. Fit in a pudding on your way out.

Good to know

  • Race days are busy
  • Pick up sticky toffee pudding in the village shop
Getting there
Village car parks, walk to the square
Vehicles
Campervans fine
Dogs
Dogs on a lead

Facilities

  • Toilets

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