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Seascale

Seascale is a beach resort with a population of nearly 8,000. Although the place-name indicates that it was inhabited by Norse settlers, probably before 1000 AD, the community remained insignificant until the development of a railway line along the coast from Whitehaven to Barrow in Furness in Victorian times, which attrated more tourists. It was further developed from the 1940s onward as a dormitory community for the nearby Windscale and Calder Hall nuclear sites (later combined as Sellafield). As a result, in the 1950s it was known as "the brainiest town in Britain.

Situated in the Western Lake District, Seascale is a small coastal town between Whitehaven and Millom. For visitors who want to explore this part of the Lake District, Seascale offers plenty of things to see and do. Once a busy seaside resort, the town still has a beach, and long walking trails which lead to the nearby countryside. The sea front has a jetty and a fort.

Seascale was popular in Victorian times when the introduction of the Furness Railway in the 1850´s bought more travellers to the town. Rich in culture and history, the town can trace its origins back to an early Norse settlement and to Roman Britain. The ´bracing sea air´, clean sandy beaches and easy rail travel attracted thousands of Victorian bathers to the region.

Retaining much of its original charm, Seascale still has a Water Tower, which is a listed building and was used in the days before the town had a proper water supply.

At the seafront, to mark the Millenium celebrations, the original wooden jetty was reinstated, which is a focal point for fishing, beach casting and water sports, and is also the starting point for many walks and tours of the town. Half a mile north of the town, on private land which belongs to Seascale How Farm, is the relatively unknown Grey Croft Stone Circle.

A mile north of the town is the Sellafield Nuclear Site, which is the site of Calder Hall, the world´s first nuclear power station. The controversial Sellafield Reprocessing Plant is a controversial site which converts the spent fuel from nuclear reactors worldwide into re-useable uranium, plutonium and fission products, which have to be stored safely for thousands of years.

Visitors to Seascale and the Lake District can enjoy the best of both worlds.  The stunning scenery of the Lake District combines beautifully with rugged coastlines and some of the most stunning landscapes in Britain.  Whether you are planning a weekend break in the Lake District, a romantic break or a family holiday, you can find plenty of accommodation deals around Windermere, Bowness and Seascale to suit all requirements and budgets.
 
 
 
 

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