The fabulous Greenlands Farm Village is a must visit destination that is just a five minute drive or 20 minute walk from our lodges.  Just turn left out of the site’s main entrance, then go right at the roundabout and follow the signs.  Greenlands is about half a mile down this road (A6070), well signed on the left hand side.  It is almost directly opposite the excellent Longlands Inn and Restaurant.  For more details about Longlands, please check out our ‘Food and Drink’ page.

Historically, there was a watermill on the site until 1720, this then became a sheep barn in 1975.  Now, it is a popular tourist attraction that offers the following amenities:

Wellies cafe & bistro

Village farm shop offering local meats and cheeses, wines & champagnes, local cakes, jams & chutney and in the hay loft you’ll find local crafts, gifts, homeware, cards, books & much more.

Greenland’s open farm with lots to look at, touch, stroke, pet etc.  Lamb feeding usually takes place twice a day when the little lambs are about.

Indoor crazy golf, go cart racing, archery and lots more.

The village is dog friendly and has ample free parking.

Click here for more information.

One of our favourite things to do whilst at the lodges is to go on a day trip on the train.  It is only a few minutes drive to Carnforth Railway station and there is a large car park there.  While you are there why not take a look around the Heritage Centre www.CarnforthStation.co.uk (free admission) and reminisce the classic 1945 British romantic film Brief Encounter that was largely filmed at the station.  Also, perhaps visit The Snug micro-pub (dog friendly) for some refreshments after a long walk…

As we usually arrive at the last minute, the ‘RingGo’ is a great alternative way to buy your parking ticket whilst on the platform or even the train itself!  Parking is £5.00 for 24 hours (as at March 2022).

We enjoy walking in all the below places and it only takes a short amount of time to reach these destinations:

Silverdale                           5 minutes

Arnside                               9 minutes

Grange-over-Sands         14 minutes

Cark & Cartmel                 22 minutes

Best of all your dog is able to travel free!

OK, a bit obvious but in my humble opinion the Lake District is by far the most stunningly beautiful area of the UK and from our lodges you are only a 15-minute drive away from the nearest part of the National Park.  You may also travel by train with regular services from Carnforth Station to various locations including Kendal and Windermere.

The Lake District is England’s largest National Park and also a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It is brimming with spectacular landscapes, picturesque towns and villages and endless opportunities to explore mountains and fells, splash about on the lakes, or simply enjoy the peace and beauty of the area.

Much more information about the National Park is provided at: https://www.lakedistrict.gov.uk/

To give you a start point, I would recommend a visit to Lakeside, Newby Bridge which is just a 30 drive from South Lakeland Leisure Village. (Travel North on the A6 towards Kendal, then West on the A590 to Newby Bridge from where it is well signposted. For Sat Navs use: LA12 8AS.

From Lakeside you may catch one of the famous lake cruises which will take you along the full length of Lake Windermere (England’s largest lake) calling at various stops including Bowness, Windermere and Ambleside.  For cruise times and ticket prices, see: https://www.windermere-lakecruises.co.uk/

In addition to the cruises, Lakeside also has a steam train:  https://www.lakesiderailway.co.uk/ and an excellent aquarium:  https://lakesaquarium.co.uk/

Another ‘must visit’ location when you are in the area.

Kendal is a picturesque bustling market town north of South Lakeland Leisure village and on the edge of the Lake District National Park.  The town offers many unique experiences from indulgent shopping to incredible food and drink, adventurous activities to leisurely strolls with wonderful views all around. There is also a busy nightlife with something for every taste. For more information see: https://visit-kendal.co.uk/.  A visitor guidebook is also available to download by clicking here.

You may drive to Kendal in about 25 minutes, or there are regular trains from Carnforth Station.  If travelling by car, just head North on the A6 through Milnthorpe and then follow the signs. Alternatively, take the M6 North to junction 37 from where it is well signposted along the A684.  For Sat Navs LA9 4DX will take you to a town centre car park.

Silverdale is a stunningly beautiful village set on Morecambe Bay and forms part of the Arnside and Silverdale Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.  The village is a short drive from our lodges or alternatively you can take the short trip to Silverdale Station from Carnforth Railway Station.  It is the first stop on the Barrow-in-Furness line.  For the more energetic, you can walk to the village via Warton Crag and the causeway path that crosses the middle of Leighton Moss (RSPB) nature reserve, a route with many spectacular views across the bay.

There are many excellent walks around the Silverdale area. Check out Silverdale Cave by the beach and the nearby old smelting chimney at Jenny Brown’s Point.

For any budding treasure hunters, Silverdale is famous for being the location where in  2011, a metal detectorist unearthed the so called ‘Silverdale Hoard’, an early 10th-century Viking hoard comprising 201 silver coins, jewellery, ingots and hacksilver.

Silverdale has several shops and cafes, I would certainly recommend the Wolf House Cafe within Wolf House Gallery on Lindeth Rd (postcode LA5 0TX) and the Blossom Bird coffee Shop on Emesgate Ln (post code LA5 ORA .

There are two pubs in the village both of which are all well worth a visit, they are The Silverdale Hotel on Shore Road (postcode LA5 0TP), and the Royal Silverdale on Emesgate Ln (postcode LA5 0RA).

There is also a well recommended Indian restaurant, The Cinnamon Spice on Emesgate Ln (postcode LA5 0RA).

A ‘must visit’ when you are in the area. Situated just off the A6 about 4 miles north of South Lakeland Leisure Village.  Just head along the A6 towards Milnthorpe and its on your left before you get to Beetham (about a 6-minute drive from out lodges). For sat navs use: LA7 7FE

The site includes lush indoor tropical halls and aquaria as well as extensive open-air settings with walkthrough enclosures and picturesque outdoor spaces.  There is also a café and inside/outside eating areas.

With over 100 species of mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, fish and invertebrates, the Lakeland Wildlife Oasis is a unique and exciting blend of wildlife and interactive hands-on displays.  Our favourites were the Snow Leopards, the Meerkats and the Ant parade!

At the time of writing, the site is open 7 days a week from 9.00am to 5.00pm.

For more details, check out their website at: https://www.wildlifeoasis.co.uk/