Title: 10 TOP Things to Do in Cartmel February 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Cartmel Travel Guide](https://expedia.co.uk/Cartmel.dx553248634717688202)[Hotels in Cartmel](https://expedia.co.uk/Cartmel-Hotels.d553248634717688202.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Flights to Cartmel](https://expedia.co.uk/Cheap-Flights-To-Cartmel.d553248634717688202.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Cartmel Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Cartmel.d553248634717688202.Car-Hire-Guide)[Cartmel Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Cartmel.d553248634717688202.Holidays-City-Breaks) # What to do in Cartmel ## Activities, attractions and tours ## Visit Cartmel Types of activities [Cartmel travel guide](https://expedia.co.uk/Cartmel.dx553248634717688202) ![Photograph of Cartmel Priory, Cumbria, England](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/4367/26a3d1f9-f434-4b24-8906-10f1f51353a7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/4367/26a3d1f9-f434-4b24-8906-10f1f51353a7.jpg) by [Anthony O'Neil](https://www.geograph.org.uk/profile/41966) ([Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0)) ![Photograph of Cartmel Priory, Cumbria, England](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/4367/26a3d1f9-f434-4b24-8906-10f1f51353a7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/4367/26a3d1f9-f434-4b24-8906-10f1f51353a7.jpg) by [Anthony O'Neil](https://www.geograph.org.uk/profile/41966) ([Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0)) ![Cartmel](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/4367/c61de523-b5ec-4a33-a269-ae29aee164a0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![The Race Course, Cartmel Taken, looking north, from the road which crosses the race course at the southern end](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/4367/e0666a3e-2b02-41a1-834e-6a7569e54c63.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/4367/e0666a3e-2b02-41a1-834e-6a7569e54c63.jpg) by [Alexander P Kapp](https://www.geograph.org.uk/profile/3216) ([Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0)) ![The final straight at Cartmel The grandstand at Cartmel racecourse allows the punters an execellent view down the final straight with the winning line just inside gridsquare SD2779.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/4367/c5c2d751-481c-443f-b48f-65bb2bd33541.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/4367/c5c2d751-481c-443f-b48f-65bb2bd33541.jpg) by [John Berry](https://www.geograph.org.uk/profile/1620) ([Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0)) ## Cartmel Attractions Let Expedia help you to experience the best that Cartmel has to offer! If you’re planning a trip to Cartmel, we can provide you with a list of the top sightseeing attractions, as well as helping you to find unmissable activities. Whether you’re travelling to Cartmel with your family, planning a romantic trip with your loved one, or visiting on business, we’ll make it easy to plan an unforgettable holiday that checks all the boxes. #### Places of interest in Cartmel Cartmel is crammed with must-see places to visit and things to do. We can help you decide where to stay in Cartmel, and make it a breeze to explore Cartmel and the surrounding areas with our guides on where to go, what to see and when to see it. No matter how long your stay, it’s easy to find places of interest in Cartmel to make sure that you enjoy your holiday to the fullest and don’t miss a thing. Leave the local knowledge to us and leave the hassle behind. If you’re planning a visit to Cartmel, why not check out our handy guides to places of interest in the area? You can browse lists of things to do, learn about the most popular attractions, and get help with planning the details of your trip. Expedia makes it easy for you to check out all the top sights in Cartmel. #### Cartmel attractions Cartmel has something for everyone, so whether you’re planning to get active on a summer holiday, put a spring in your step with a romantic rendezvous, or pamper yourself with a leisurely winter trip, you’ll find plenty of attractions in Cartmel to keep you entertained. Expedia makes it easy to book your flight, hotel and rental car in advance, making for hassle-free travel and freeing you up to explore the sights of Cartmel. Looking for things to do in Cartmel can be time-consuming, but we can take the hassle out of planning your holiday. 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[Learn about One Key](https://www.expedia.co.uk/welcome-one-key) --- ## Recommended things to do in Cartmel | Number of things to do | 2 | | ------------------------------- | ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | Cheapest thing to do on Expedia | [Cumbrian Coast - Online Self Guided Road Trip Plan](/things-to-do/cumbrian-coast-online-self-guided-road-trip-plan.a49713968.activity-details): £11 | | Top 5 things to do | [Lakeland Motor Museum Entry Ticket](/things-to-do/lakeland-motor-museum-entry-ticket.a50058009.activity-details)[Cumbrian Coast - Online Self Guided Road Trip Plan](/things-to-do/cumbrian-coast-online-self-guided-road-trip-plan.a49713968.activity-details) | | Half-day tours | | | With kids | [Lakeland Motor Museum Entry Ticket](/things-to-do/lakeland-motor-museum-entry-ticket.a50058009.activity-details) | ## What to do in Cartmel --- ### Popular places to visit ![A short walk from the course](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6088037/7f8d2a2b-33ce-4d36-8e61-19044d421cb1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Cartmel Racecourse You can take time to visit Cartmel Racecourse during your travels to Cartmel. Visit the spas and lively bars in this relaxing area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Cartmel-Racecourse-Grange-over-Sands.d6088037.Attraction) #### Cartmel Priory You can learn about the history of Cartmel with a visit to Cartmel Priory. Amble around this quaint area's lakeside and enjoy its top-notch restaurants. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Cartmel-Priory-Grange-over-Sands.d553248621532493308.Attraction) #### Holker Hall You can browse the exhibits at Holker Hall, a museum with a storied past, during your travels to Holker. Stroll along the lakeside or visit the spas in this relaxing area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Holker-Hall-Grange-over-Sands.d6088039.Attraction) #### Cartmel Cheeses Enjoy an outing to Cartmel Cheeses during your stay in Cartmel. Amble around this relaxing area's lakeside and enjoy its lively bars. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Cartmel-Cheeses-Grange-over-Sands.d553248621532493309.Attraction) #### The Beach Hut Gallery You can spend time browsing the exhibits at The Beach Hut Gallery in Kents Bank. Stroll along the lakeside in this quaint area or visit its lively bars. [](https://expedia.co.uk/The-Beach-Hut-Gallery-Grange-over-Sands.d553248621561942952.Attraction) #### Yewbarrow House Gardens Explore the great outdoors at Yewbarrow House Gardens, a lovely green space in Grange-over-Sands. Visit the spas and top-notch restaurants in this quaint area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Yewbarrow-House-Gardens-Grange-over-Sands.d553248621561943130.Attraction) #### Whitbarrow You can take time to visit Whitbarrow during your travels to Crosthwaite and Lyth. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Whitbarrow-Grange-over-Sands.d974582953338208256.Attraction) #### Foulshaw Moss Nature Reserve You can take time to visit Foulshaw Moss Nature Reserve during your travels to Witherslack, Meathop and Ulpha. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Foulshaw-Moss-Nature-Reserve-Grange-over-Sands.d974580657407655936.Attraction) #### Eggerslack Wood Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Eggerslack Wood during your travels in Grange-over-Sands. Stroll along this quaint area's lakeside or simply enjoy its bars. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Eggerslack-Wood-Grange-over-Sands.d962665489690394624.Attraction) --- Looking for fun things to do nearby? 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