THE charming seaside town of Grange-over-Sands has been attracting holidaymakers for 175 years. Located on the north side of Morecambe Bay in Cumbria, Grange-over-Sands benefits from its own microclimate, making it slightly warmer than other nearby tourist destinations. 3 Grange-over-Sands had its heyday in the 19th century Credit: Alamy 3 The Ornamental Gardens is one of the town's top attractions Credit: Alamy Grange-over-Sands has this microclimate to thank for its moniker as the "Lakeland Riviera".
The seaside town was a fashionable seaside resort town in the 19th century thanks to its pleasant temperatures and the arrival of the railroad in the 1850s. Steeped in charm with promenade walks, lush gardens and sweeping views over Morecambe Bay, Grange-over-Sands is an ideal autumn break for Brits. One of the main attractions in the town is its Ornamental Gardens, which has been affectionately nicknamed the "Duck Pond" by locals.
Read More on Travel SANDS GREAT Tiny seaside town with award-winning holiday resort and incredible sunsets PIER IN UK seaside town's plans to bring back beach and promenade to make it new hotspot Constructed on an area of marshland that was cut off from the shore when the railway was built in the 1800s, the pond is fed by a stream that gives the pond a constant flow of water, meaning it never runs dry. The pond also has a fountain and several paths and benches surround the pond. Another popular attraction in the English town is the Promenade Walk - a.
