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Milnthorpe is a small, thriving market village on the banks of the River Bela, with a diverse range of industries. Its former port at Sandside was a busy commercial centre until the building of the viaduct silted up the estuary.
Milnthorpe is largely based around a busy market square, offering a number of excellent takeaways - from fish and chips to Chinese and Indian delicacies, and a butcher who is a British Champion piemaker. The town also boasts some great restaurant food with a contemporary style of eating and several pubs in the centre of Milnthorpe offer wholesome family food.
Warm and friendly cafes offer scrumptious, home-baked cakes and light meals - and some of the cafes are able to offer a full gluten free menu too.
Milnthorpe – or ‘the village by the mill’ – was where all the trading action took place. Receiving its charter in 1280 enabled it to hold a weekly market and annual fair, which led to the construction of several inns and hostelries. The village thrived on coastal trade well into the 19th century.
Still a popular stop-off point on the A6, this medieval market town is a hidden gem with intricate lanes, historic limestone buildings and a rich industrial heritage. Standing proud on a hill above the Milnthorpe, St Antony’s Tower is visible from some considerable distance all around.
Meanwhile the 18th century Dallam Tower has a historic deer park running down to the River Bela. The 75-hectare site includes 10 hectares of woodland and is a popular spot for walkers to stroll and spot the resident herd of fallow deer en-route to the Arnside and Silverdale Area of Outstanding Beauty.
Milnthorpe’s weekly street market takes place every Friday in the main market square, run by Milnthorpe Parish Council. There is a Farmers Market on the second Friday of each month.
The village is also home to a small section of local, independent retailers, from kitchen interiors and a sofa specialist to cake decorating, picture framing and embroidery.
Heversham - To the north of Milnthorpe is Heversham, an ancient ecclesiastical centre associated with an Anglian monastery and an early grammar school.
Brigsteer - This delightful little village sits within the Lake District National Park. Much of Brigsteer is built either under - or into - the limestone escarpment known as Scout Scar, offering spectacular views across the Lyth valley.
Holme – Historically, life in nearby Holme revolved around a large flax mill. It’s now home to a thriving complex of craft workshops and small enterprises.
Burton-in-Kendal – South-east of Milnthorpe is Burton-in-Kendal, an 18th-century village that was on the stagecoach run between Kendal and Lancaster. Its former importance is reflected by its market cross and a wealth of Georgian architecture.
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