Directions to CartmelWelcome to Cartmel
KEY
- 1. Village Hall
- 2. Cartmel Village Shop
- 3. Park Lane Spa
- 4. Cartmel Square B&B
- 5. L'Enclume Shop
- 6. The Gatehouse
- 7. Furniture Shop
- 8. Cavendish Arms
- 9. Cartmel Ground Art Gallery
- 10. Perfect English Shop
- 11. Kerr's Bookshop
- 12. L'Enclume
- 13. Priory Hotel
- 14. Royal Oak
- 15. King's Arms
- 16. Cartmel Coffee
- 17. Rogan's Brasserie
- 18. Methodist Church
- 19. L'Enclume Hotel Reception
- 20. The Larch Tree Shop
- 21. Village Institute
- 22. Hales of Cartmel
- 23. Cartmel Brewery
- 24. John Coward Architects
- 25. Cartmel Cheeses
- 26. Cartmel Drinkshop & Wine Snug
- 27. Mallard's Tea Shop
- 28. Vintage Shop
- 29. The Priory
- 30. Food Shed
- 31. Cockles Premier Shop
- 32. Pig & Whistle
About Us
Cartmel Village Society is a voice for our village. It began life in 1993 as a means of conserving and celebrating the heritage of the village. With the aid of a generous legacy, it was relaunched in 2008 with the resources not only to conserve and celebrate our wonderful village but also to help to ensure that the village is a vibrant place in which to live, work and visit.
Intro to Cartmel
The village of Cartmel is unique and precious. Dynamic schools, innovative businesses, the finest church building in the South Lakes, and an historic setting in thrilling countryside. The Village Society exists to celebrate all these great things whilst ensuring that change is both sustainable and enhancing. The quality of life here matters for residents and visitors alike.
THANK YOU - to speakers Mike Gibbons and Ewen Cameron for their informative Cartmel Village Society Annual Lecture in Cartmel's medieval Priory. The lecture mapped out the development of the Priory and its community since 1188 showing plans and diagrams, which were undertaken with thanks by David Coward, an excellent local architect.
Today is 'Small Business Saturday' so why not come out to support some of Cartmel's very own finest small businesses. Our cobbled narrow streets with characterful independent shops & businesses are a long way from a typical high street, which only adds to its appeal.
From candles and cards to cheeses and coffee, and of course not forgetting our famous sticky toffee pudding... where do you make a beeline for when you visit Cartmel? Share your favourites with us below ⬇️
The B and B opposite The Sticky Toffee Pudding shop is an excellent morning coffee, and cakes venue.
South Lakeland District Council has launched a further public consultation on the revised draft Cartmel Conservation Area Plan. Comments from the first consultation earlier this year (plus further work also being carried out) have resulted in changes to the draft plan. This means businesses, community groups, residents, and property owners now have another chance to share their views.
The draft plan proposes a number of properties being added to a 'local heritage list' aimed to further safeguard the village's heritage and character.
View the plan and have your say here before Thursday 22nd December or pop into Cartmel Priory or Cartmel Village Hall to see hard copies of the documents.
And are they still reviewing the parking situation 😩🤔
*Last few spaces*
If you haven't yet booked your ticket to this year's CVS Annual Lecture, don't delay as there are only a few spaces left! Here's everything you need to know:
When? Saturday 3rd December, 7.30pm
Where? Cartmel Priory
What's the subject? 'Cartmel Priory - the Jewel of the South Lakes' (If stones could talk)
Who is speaking? Local residents (and keen local Cartmel Priory historians), Mike Gibbons & Ewen Cameron
How much? It's completely free entry and refreshments will be served ☕️
How do I book? Email craigjohnson1803@gmail.com by tomorrow, Wednesday 30th November to reserve one of the last few places.
The Choral Society will be performing their Autumn Concert in Cartmel Priory on Sunday 4th December at 3.30pm. Entry is £10 by programme on the door, children free.
Musical Director Adrian Self has put together a lovely programme of music, including Four Coronation Anthems by Handel, and pieces by Sweelinck, Merritt, Gounod and Geoffrey Self, Adrian’s late father, along with traditional Christmas Carols. Organist Andy Plowman will again accompany the choir.
The Choral Society is extremely grateful to Cartmel Village Society for their sponsorship of this event.
For further information contact chairman Jim Kitchen on 015395 35306 or visit the website www.cartmelchoral.co.uk
The main tree is now up at Cartmel Village Shop which means it’s officially Christmas in Cartmel! See you tomorrow from 11am. Don’t forget it’s Free Parking all day with huge thanks to Cartmel Racecourse. And the weather looks great! #cartmel #christmasincartmel #christmasmarket #foodstalls #livemusic #blackhorses #christmaslights #christmastrees
It's a great little village. Dave and I loved revisiting Cartmel when we were up North.
Fantastic, Cartmels a brilliant little place to visit x
Splendid
Please read the following info about parking and road closures for Christmas in Cartmel on Friday 25 November…..
We’d like to thank everyone in advance for your patience and understanding……
The Christmas in Cartmel Team x
Christmas is coming to Cartmel!
This year's festivities will get under way at 11am on Friday 25th November where you'll find a fabulous selection of Christmas market stalls in and around the village.
Watch this space & Christmas in Cartmel for more info & we hope to see you there! 🔔🎄🎅
A BIG THANK YOU FROM CHARLOTTE AND LES MITCHELL
Many thanks to everyone who attended our Pop-Up Afternoon Tea in aid of Macmillan Cancer Support. We raised a whopping £1055 on the day which will increase when the Gift Aid is added. Special thanks to Brooke’s Café for supplying the cake stands and Peter Unsworth for providing additional tables and chairs.
GREAT NEWS - The scaffolding has been taken down ahead of schedule, many thanks to the Kings Arms and their roofers.
Yay!!!
The 'Jewel of the South Lakes'
Join Cartmel Village Society's Annual Lecture on Saturday 3rd December to discover more about the 800-year old Cartmel Priory.
Speakers Ewen Cameron & Mike Gibbons will share some lesser-known facts about the building and history, as well as showing plans and diagrams of how the Priory Church and community looked during the different stages of development over the years.
The Annual Lecture starts at 7.30pm in Cartmel Priory on Saturday 3rd December. Entry is free and includes refreshments... just email craigjohnson1803@gmail.com to book your place and we look forward to seeing you there!
Megan Lawrance
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