There is a distinct theme of 'funny men' on a trip to the North of England. Staying in Cumbria, you can visit Morecambe, home of Eric whose statue graces the promenade between the road and the beach, which borders the enormous Morecambe bay.
There's a well-known anecdote about Morecambe and Wise sharing a bed in their comedy sketches, something like "if it's good enough for Laurel and Hardy then it's good enough for us". Just a few miles across the bay is Ulverston, the birthplace of Stan Laurel. Of course, there is a Laurel and Hardy statue in the town plus a museum, complete with free film shows - a must-see for young children as well as their great-grandparents.
Not sure if Mr McGregor counts as a funny man but he can often be seen sitting on a bench outside a cottage close to the home of Peter Rabbit creator, Beatrix Potter. There is a visitor centre dedicated to the world of Beatrix Potter and you can visit her home and gardens at Hilltop, run by the National Trust - see some of the photographs below.
Nothing funny springs to mind about Carnforth, although it is enjoyable to mooch around the station, famous for David Lean's "Brief Encounter" film starring Celia Johnson and Trevor Howard. Cumbria, Lancashire and the Lake District are full of interest for visitors who should plan for damp, cloudy weather (even in mid-summer) and enjoy any sunshine as a bonus!
We also visited a village fête with a massive field full of classic cars and other vehicles and watched a sheep-shearing demonstration. Obviously, we drove around the lakes and surrounding countryside, which was very green!
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Saw this too late! Just came back from Cumbria - stayed in Grange over Sands. It's a lovely place on the bay. Went to a racing day at Cartmel and on a rainy day, we visited a lovely motor museum just a couple of miles away.
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