Greenthorne Farm Greenthorne Farm
Local Area

Greenthorne Farm is situated at the centre of the picturesque village of Yealand Redmayne which has about 300 residents.
The area is classified as being of AONB outstanding natural beauty and limestone pavement areas and rare plants in the woods behind, also make it a Site of Special Scientific Interest.

rspb Leighton Moss Bird Reserve (1½ mile)
rspb Leighton Moss RSPB Bird Reserve is of interest to all, not just bird lovers.
There is a visitor centre and cafe.
Leighton Hall (1 mile)
gillow crest Leighton Hall is the beautiful, historic home of the Gillow family, and if the house and contents do not interest you then the display of the birds of prey is bound to impress. Open from May to September.
Lakeland WildLife Oasis (2 mile)
meercat Lakeland's Wildlife Discovery Centre is a unique and exciting blend of exotic wildlife and interactive 'hands-on' displays.
Carnforth (2½ miles)
Carnforth Station Visitor Centre
Carnforth Station Visitor Centre is only a short drive away. The station is famous for scenes in the film "Brief Encounter", and volunteers have renovated rooms in the station back to a high standard. During the summer the occasional, but very popular, 'steam train' days are held.
The Carnforth Bookshop
Established in 1977 this is a large independant bookshop. The ground floor contains an extensive selection of new books and maps. With two floors, 14 rooms and over 100,000 books, the Second Hand Department is a veritable Aladin's cave with more subjects than you can imagine, as well as prints and sheet music.
Kirby Lonsdale Kirkby Lonsdale (8½ miles)
Kirkby Lonsdale is an unspoilt little market town about six miles east, the area being made famous by the landscapes of the painter Turner. Lovely walks by the river - pause at 'Ruskin's View', shops, pubs and cafes. Market day is Thursday.
Devil's Bridge
Crossing the Lune on the outskirts of the town. Built around 1370. Popular both with tourists and locals.
Harley Davidson enthusiasts meet at Devil's Bridge most Sundays.
Silverdale (2½ miles)
Enjoy a good walk to Silverdale, passing the RSPB bird sanctuary at Leighton Moss and Silverdale Golf Course.
Art Silverdale Art Trail
Each year, during the last weekend in June, local artists contribute to an 'Art Trail' event throughout the village.
This popular and well supported event has a wide variety of exhibits and demonstrations to interest everyone.
2012 June 29 - July 1. Friday (5pm - 8pm) [Silverdale Art Group Gaskell Hall exhibition opens at 10am], Saturday (11am - 5pm), Sunday (11am - 5pm).
Wolfhouse Gallery Lindeth Road, Silverdale, Carnforth LA5 0TX
Wolf House Gallery & Café open 10am - 5pm, closed Tuesday
Tel: 01524 701 405
URL: www.wolfhouse-gallery.co.uk
golf Silverdale Golf Course
Silverdale Golf Club’s 18 hole course is set in a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB).
Arnside (5 miles)
About 1½ hours before high tide, there is the possibility to see a 'bore'. Highly unpredictable in timing and size, it is probably at its most obvious during the spring tides. The promenade at Arnside and nearby Sandside are popular venues for sea anglers, catching mainly flounders.
Lancaster Lancaster (10 miles)
Lancaster, about ten miles south, is full of historical sights, don't miss a tour around the castle, visit the cathedral and museum. Learn about the local surgeon who wrapped up his victim's remains in the Lancashire Evening Post!
Kendal (10 miles)
Kendal is another attractive market town about ten miles north and of course not much further on you are in the heart of the Lake District, all within half an hour's drive from Yealand Redmayne.
rheged Rheged (near Penrith)
rheged Rheged is an international award-winning visitor attraction.
Europe's largest grass-covered building and an inspirational day out for all the family.
LOCAL TROUT FISHERIES
Tewitfield Trout Fisheries (2 miles) - Burton Road, Tewitfield, Carnforth, Lancashire LA6 1JH
Tel: 01524 730331   Fax: 01524 782104
Bank House Fishery, Caton (12 miles)
Stocks Reservoir, near Slaidburn (25 miles) - the largest fishery in the North West of England
LOCAL PLACES TO EAT AND DRINK food wine
Yealand Conyers (½ mile)
The New Inn   40 Yealand Road, Yealand Conyers, Carnforth, Lancashire LA5 9SJ
New Inn Tel: 01524 732938
Offer a wide range of home cooked fayre that caters for all in either the bar or separate restaurant.
Food served 12noon - 9:30pm daily.
Hale (2 miles)
Kings Arms   Hale, Milnthorpe, Cumbria LA7 7BH
Regular pub menu, with a large dining room.
Tel: 01539 563203
Email: email anne_hallam18@yahoo.co.uk
Warton (2 miles)
George Washington Hotel   Main Street, Warton, Carnforth, Lancashire LA5 0PJ
George Washington
Tel: 01524 732 865
Email: yvonne.cole@btconnect.com
Silverdale (2½ miles)
Silverdale Hotel   Shore Road, Silverdale, Carnforth LA5 0TP
silverdale hotel Good pub meals.
Tel: 01524 701 206
Fax: 01524 702 258
URL: www.thesilverdalehotel.co.uk
Cinnamon Spice   16A Emesgate Lane, Silverdale, Carnforth LA5 0RA
cinnamon Indian restaurant and take-away, open 5.30pm to 11.00pm, 7 days a week.
Tel: 01524 702 117
Silverdale Golf Club   Redbridge Lane, Silverdale, Carnforth LA5 0SP
Non-members are welcome to use the dining facilities in the clubhouse.
Open Tuesdays to Sundays 11.30am to 8.30pm including Sunday roasts (booking preferable) from 1pm to 7.30pm.
Tel: 01524 702 074     Fax: 01524 701 986
Woodlands Hotel   Woodlands Drive, Silverdale, Carnforth, Lancashire, LA5 0RU
woodlands Jane & Dave offer a friendly welcome.
Real Ale always available in the bar.
Look out for the Beer Festival in October every year.
Tel: 0871 951 1000
Beetham (3 miles)
The Wheatsheaf - The Wheatsheaf at Beetham, Near Milnthorpe, Cumbria LA7 7AL
wheatsheaf hotel Family run local pub with good food.
Tel: +44 (0)15395 62123 - Fax: +44 (0)15395 64840
E-mail: enquiries@wheatsheafbeetham.com
URL: www.wheatsheafbeetham.com/
Arnside (5 miles)
The Heron Cafe 3, The Promenade, Arnside, LA5 0HF
The Heron Cafe Tel: 01524 762 482
Great food in a friendly atmosphere with superb views.
Good value meals include a 3 course special menu with discounts for senior citizens.
Take your own wine, if you want to.
Heron cafe interior
chippy Arnside Chip Shop 1, The Promenade, Arnside, LA5 0HF
Voted best "chippy" by Lakeland Radio in 2008.
Tel: 01524 761 874
Email: info@arnsidechipshop.co.uk
URL: www.arnsidechipshop.co.uk   Watch the live WebCam!
Kirkby Lonsdale (8½ miles)
The Snooty Fox Hotel 33, Main Street, Kirkby Lonsdale, Cumbria, LA6 2AH
Tel: 01524 271308
Fax: 01524 272642
URL: www.thesnootyfoxtavern.co.uk/
Avanti Bar and Restaurant 57, Main Street, Kirkby Lonsdale, Cumbria LA6 2AH
Tel: 01524 273500
URL: www.baravanti.com
Sun Inn 6, Main Street, Kirkby Lonsdale, Cumbria LA6 2AU
Tel: 015242 71965
Fax: 015242 72485
Email: email@sun-inn.info
URL: www.sun-inn.info
Royal Hotel Main Street, Kirkby Lonsdale, Cumbria LA6 2AE
Tel: 01524 271 966
URL: www.royalhotelkirkbylonsdale.co.uk
Orange Tree Hotel 9 Fairbank, Kirkby Lonsdale, Cumbria LA6 2BD
The Orange Tree Hotel Tel: 01524 271 176
Email: info@theorangetree.com
URL: www.theorangetreehotel.co.uk
Barbon (10 miles)
The Barbon Inn Main Street, Barbon LA6 2LJ
Tel: 015242 76233
URL: www.barbon-inn.co.uk/
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Modified 02 May 2011