The UK Victorian seaside town that is home to one of the top restaurants in the WORLD
La Liste, is a global guide that ranks the world's best restaurants, pastry shops, and hotels, has revealed L'Enclume is one of the best at number one spot - tied with nine others from around the world.
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You'll find the restaurant in Grange-over-Sands, a former Victorian seaside resort in Cumbria.
Grange-over-Sands was originally a small fishing village before becoming a popular Victorian seaside resort.
And while Grange-over-Sands is a coastal town and has a promenade, it does not have a traditional sandy beach.
Instead, it's known for its extensive saltmarsh area that forms part of Morecambe Bay.
But the town can still be popular during the summer with its long promenade as well as the countryside manor, Holker Hall and Gardens.
And according to La Liste, Grange-over-Sands is a must for foodies.
L'Enclume made it to the very top of their list, ranking as one of the best 1,000 restaurants in the world.
It came tied in first place with another eight restaurants from around the world, like Switzerland, France and Japan - all of which got a score of 99.5 per cent out of 100.
It's on the site of a 13th century blacksmith in a beautiful pale stone building.
The restaurant serves a 20-course tasting menu which has developed from the use of wild herbs and flowers, and costs £265.
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Across the bay in Morecambe, a huge attraction is set to open in 2028, after being forced to delay its initial 2026 opening date.
The town is set to open its very own Eden Project with a "global garden" overlooking the bay.
Other images of the site reveal walkways linking treehouses together, as well as other wooden structures to explore.
Once it's completed, the new Eden Project will be home to a "hyper-real forest" with large installations and immersive theatre.
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The plans include a "Bay Glade" with a well-being landscape, plus a Natural Observatory for research and education.
There will also be an exhibition area and meeting point for guests named the Bay Hall as well as children's play areas, restaurants, cafes and a gift shop.
And the tiny Victorian seaside town with award-winning holiday resort, incredible sunsets and one of the UK's best parks.
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