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FAMILY DAYS OUT • ALL WEATHER ATTRACTIONS • WHAT’S ON
LAKE DISTRICT & CUMBRIA
GREAT HERITAGE 2019
CASTLES, HISTORIC HOUSES, GARDENS
& CULTURAL ATTRACTIONS
www.cumbriaslivingheritage.co.uk
Welcome to Cumbria’s Living Heritage
Cumbria’s Living Heritage brings you an exclusive collection of over 30 unique
attractions, great houses, castles, gardens and cultural destinations in and around
the Lake District, a World Heritage site recognised by UNESCO for its unique
cultural landscape.
Dive into Cumbria’s heritage to discover more about the places and people who
have shaped our cultural heritage, visit new places, uncover family treasures, hear
fascinating stories, find inspiration or simply relish the beauty of your surroundings.
We hope that our stunning landscapes will inspire you like it has so many people
over the centuries, poet William Wordsworth, children’s favourite Arthur Ransome,
artist JMW Turner, adventurer Donald Campbell, walker Alfred Wainwright and
conservationist Beatrix Potter, have all drawn inspiration from our valleys, fells and
mountains. This year we celebrate John Ruskin’s 200th anniversary. Writer, artist, social
critic, celebrity, and one of the greatest visionaries of the 19th Century, John Ruskin
continues to influence our lives today. Artists, craft-makers, poets and film-makers
still find inspiration here, and their work can be enjoyed at many exhibitions and events.
Take a look at our website, www.cumbriaslivingheritage.co.uk, for suggestions for
days out with the family, places and exhibitions to learn more about our historical
and contemporary heroes, dog-friendly attractions and a list of attractions that
have a restaurant or café, where you can enjoy some local food, home-baked
treats and stunning views.
Free Parking
Enjoy more as a group
Dogs welcome on leads
There are many ways to experience
Assistance dogs only
Cumbria’s rich living heritage. We
hope that this guide will help you Plant sales
to find the ideal fit for you and your
Children’s playground
group. Our attraction’s websites
are packed with inspiration and Family friendly events
vital information to help you plan
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a perfect day out - and if you need
any special arrangements then call Gift shop
them - they will be happy to help.
Group visits
Facilities for wheelchair users and
those with limited mobility
Facilities for those with visual
impairments
Facilities for those with auditory
impairments
Attractions are either fully open or
have reduced opening times during
winter months. Please check opening
times in advance.
Levens Hall and Garden Front cover images courtesy of Brantwood, Ruskin Museum,
National Trust, English Heritage, Lake District National Park.
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Armitt Museum and Library
Rydal Road, Ambleside, LA22 9BL
Tel: 015394 31212 www.armitt.com
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Today the Armitt presents a
permanent exhibition devoted to
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its greatest benefactor, Beatrix 1 Apr – 31 Oct, Tues – Sat
Potter. ‘Image and Reality’ reaches 10am- 5pm
beyond the popular image to her 1 Nov- 31 Mar, Tues – Sat
extraordinary life and achievements. 10.30am – 4.30pm
Kurt Schwitters, the German
modernist, lived and worked in DIRECTIONS
Ambleside. One of the most influential
artists of the twentieth-century, Situated at the northern
our collection of his work is of end of Ambleside, just past
the mini roundabout at the
international importance.
bottom of the Kirkstone
Pass Road.
At the heart of the Armitt is its
antiquarian and local history library, There is a pay and display
which also hosts other important car parks across the
Founded by poets, artists and writers, the collections including that of the Fell road and on the adjacent
Armitt is a unique combination of museum, and Rock Climbing Club and the University of Cumbria
library and gallery devoted to preserving Cumberland and Westmorland Dialect Ambleside Campus.
and sharing the cultural heritage of the Society. The Armitt is truly one of the
Lake District. rarest treasures of the Lakes. Reg. Charity 526975
Askham Hall
Askham, Penrith, CA10 2PF
Tel: 01931 712350 www.askhamhall.co.uk
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Askham Hall is a rare Grade 1 listed
Pele Tower and a multi award- OPENING TIMES
winning Lake District hideaway. Gardens and Café: every day
(except Sat) 10am – 5pm
We can offer an intimate, luxurious
during spring and summer.
place to relax and stay with 18
After Oct half term: Fri &
individually designed bedrooms, a Sun, 11am – 4pm. Closed 9
restaurant, party spaces, beautiful Dec - mid-Feb, then Fri and
gardens and a spa. Sun 11am – 4pm until Easter
We grow and rear much of our own holidays. Restaurant and
produce in our gardens and fields accommodation available
at Askham Hall itself and on our Tue – Sat for dinner and
overnight stays.
family estate – the Lowther Estate in
Groups can stay any day.
Cumbria. Enjoy the stunning views of
the River Lowther and surrounding
area. DIRECTIONS
The grade II listed gardens are Situated in a quiet and
picturesque village within
open to the public and full of
easy access (about ten
stunning features; visitors can also
minutes drive) from Penrith
enjoy something delicious in the and junction 40 of the M6.
atmospheric Kitchen Garden Café.
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Blackwell, The Arts & Crafts House
Bowness-on-Windermere, LA23 3JT
Tel: 015394 46139 www.blackwell.org.uk
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A very modern historic house.
One of the best examples of the Arts OPENING TIMES
& Crafts Movement in the world. You Open Daily 10.30am – 5pm
are invited into this stunning house to (closing 4pm Nov – end
relax and soak up the atmosphere and Feb).
magnificent lake views. See original Closed 25 & 26 Dec.
features, furniture and objects by
leading Arts & Crafts designers, learn
about the people who made Blackwell
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their home and meet the Holt family
through digital augmented realities. Just off the A5074 (Lyth
Valley Road) on the B5360.
Spend as long as you like enjoying the GPS Location N54°20.572,
house and leave time to treat yourself W2°55.31
to lunch or cake in the Tea Room and
to browse the contemporary craft
shop, which showcases the very best Culture & Heritage
of British craftsmanship. Parking is Experience Award
free – so there is no need to rush.
Brantwood: John Ruskin’s home
East of Lake, Coniston, LA21 8AD
Tel: 015394 41396 www.brantwood.org.uk
Map Ref 8
Kids
go
free
Brantwood is celebrating the
bicentenary of Ruskin’s birth with OPENING TIMES
exhibitions and events to promote a Open all year.
wider understanding of his work. Mid Mar - mid Nov,
daily 10.30am - 5pm.
One of the most beautifully situated Mid Nov - mid Mar,
houses in the country, Brantwood is Wed - Sun 10.30am - 4pm.
both a vibrant centre for the arts and
a historic house.
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The house overlooks Coniston Water On east shore of Coniston
amid 250 acres of gardens designed Water. Off B5285.
and built by Ruskin himself. You can Brown signs from
take in the mountain views from the Hawkshead and Coniston.
house and The Terrace Coffee House Also via bus, connecting
and Restaurant. with Coniston Launch and
The Gondola at Coniston
jetty to Brantwood jetty.
Children’s house and garden trails
available during the holidays. Always
a friendly welcome to dogs in the
gardens and at The Terrace.
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Set amongst 10 acres of beautiful
historic listed gardens, with exclusive
lake shore access, Brockhole on
Windermere provides an unrivalled
Lake District experience.
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Explore Thomas Mawson’s gardens
at your leisure or on a guided tour
and visit the Gaddum Gallery with
its exhibitions by selected Cumbrian
artists. Make time for “The best
Afternoon Tea in The Lake District”
in the beautifully styled Arts & Crafts
Gaddum Restaurant. AFTERNOON TEAS AS STUNNING
AS THE WINDERMERE VIEWS
TASTE MAGAZINE
There are always plenty of activities
for all the family, inside and out, gallery
Gaddum
all year round.
Visit our website to find out more and plan your visit
brockhole.co.uk
015394 46601 LA23 1LJ Map Ref 9
Brockhole is on the A591 between Windermere and Ambleside 5
Dalemain Mansion and Historic Gardens
Dalemain, Penrith, CA11 0HB
Tel: 017684 86450 www.dalemain.com
Map Ref 12
Kids
go
free
Home to the Hasell family since
1679, Dalemain is a wonderful OPENING TIMES
combination of history, culture & 7 April – 27 Oct, Sun – Thurs.
landscape. The house boasts a fine Gardens, Tearoom & Gift Shop:
mixture of Mediaeval, Tudor & early 10am – 4.30pm
Georgian architecture and is home (4pm in Oct).
to the World’s Original Marmalade House: 10.30am – 3.30pm
Festival. The Gardens encompass 5 (3pm in Oct).
acres of richly planted borders with See website for Friday garden
intriguing & unusual combinations openings, winter openings and
of flowers and shrubs. Highlights specialist tours.
include the Blue Himalayan Poppies,
Rose Walk, Ancient Apple Trees,
DIRECTIONS
Tudor Knot Garden, Earth Sculpture,
Spiral Garden and Topiary Dragon. On the A592 Penrith to
Enjoy homemade food served in Ullswater, 3 Miles from J40/
M6, at Penrith or 2 Miles
the Mediaeval Hall Tearoom, Historic
from Ullswater at Pooley
Parkland, Museum, Gift & Antiques
Bridge.
Shop, Plant Sales, Special Events
& Group Bookings. Free Parking.
Historic Houses/Christie’s Garden of
the Year, 2013.
Dove Cottage: Wordsworth’s home at Grasmere
Grasmere, LA22 9SH
Tel: 015394 35544 www.wordsworth.org.uk
Map Ref 13
Kids
go
Wordsworth returned to his native
free
Lake District in 1799. He made a OPENING TIMES
home with his sister Dorothy in a The Wordsworth Museum will
humble cottage on the edge of be closed for refurbishment
Grasmere village. He described his throughout 2019 reopening
new home and the garden that in 2020.
surrounded it as “the loveliest spot Dove Cottage will be open
that man hath ever found”. It fed his for tours during part of 2019:
inspiration. Wordsworth wrote some please check our website
of the most famous poetry in the or contact us for current
English language here and Dorothy information ahead of planning
Wordsworth wrote her much-loved a visit.
Grasmere Journal here. It was also
a bustling family home with his wife DIRECTIONS
Mary, their children and Dorothy. On the A591, just south of
Romantic poets, writers and artists the Grasmere mini
including Samuel Taylor Coleridge roundabout. Look out for
and Thomas De Quincey stayed the big blue sign.
here often.
We know it today as Dove Cottage,
the place where poetry changed
forever.
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BROUGHAM FURNESS STOTT PARK
CASTLE ABBEY BOBBIN MILL 2015
Brougham Castle is set in one of the Furness Abbey in the western Lake Nestled on the shores of Lake
most picturesque riverside locations in District was once the second richest Windermere, Stott Park produced literally
Cumbria. Explore the complex passages Cistercian abbey in England. millions of bobbins. Today it is an award
and stairways and panoramic views from winning visitor attraction where you can
the top of the castle. see bobbins still being made today.
Brougham, Cumbria CA10 2AA Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria LA13 0PJ Nr. Newby Bridge, Cumbria LA12 8AX
Tel: 01768 862488 Tel: 01229 823420 Tel: 01539 531087
www.english-heritage.org.uk/ www.english-heritage.org.uk/ www.english-heritage.org.uk/
brougham furnessabbey stottpark
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LANERCOST CARLISLE BIRDOSWALD
PRIORY CASTLE ROMAN FORT
Tranquil and beautiful, Lanercost Situated in the most besieged Walk alongside the longest continuous
Priory is a stunning 13th-century town in Britain, unlock the stories stretch of Hadrian’s Wall and explore the
Augustinian Monastery. of sieges and secrets in this ruins of this impressive fort, once home
imposing fortress. to over 800 Roman soldiers.
Lanercost, Cumbria CA8 2HQ Carlisle, Cumbria CA3 8UR Cumbria, CA8 7DD
Tel: 01697 730030 Tel: 01228 591922 Tel: 01697 747602
www.english-heritage.org.uk/ www.english-heritage.org.uk/ www.english-heritage.org.uk/
lanercost carlisle birdoswald
7Explor
e
woods amazing
Lake District and fo
Forests
in the rests
heart
of the
Lakes…
Whinlatter, England’s
only true Mountain Forest
Whinlatter is home to stunning
Grizedale, the UK’s first views, fantastic walks, rare
Forest for Sculpture wildlife and adventure play.
Grizedale Forest, in the heart of There is something here for all the
the Lake District, offers an family. Explore the many miles of
unrivalled day out for everyone. walking and play trails, plus the longest
purpose-built mountain bike trails in the
Situated between the lakes of Lake District. There is even a tramper
Coniston and Windermere, Grizedale is for hire for those with limited mobility,
an ideal place to go walking on one of our so everyone can enjoy unrivalled views
waymarked trails which offer views of the across the northern lakes and fells.
lakes, mountains, forest and local wildlife.
GoApe Treetop Adventure, the
Grizedale is also a haven for art lovers. Forest Segway Experience and bike
Known as the UK’s first forest for hire are available for adventurous
sculpture with an internationally visitors, while nature lovers may be lucky
significant collection established in 1977, enough to spot a red squirrel or enjoy
there are over fifty sculptures throughout the osprey live camera footage during
the forest as well as unique gallery spaces the nesting season.
providing a diverse range of exhibitions.
Browse the Forest Shop and enjoy a
If you are feeling adventurous there are delicious meal or snack in Siskins Café
mountain bike trails, bike hire, Forest after a wonderful day out.
Segway treks and Go Ape Tree Top forestryengland.uk/whinlatter
Adventure courses, as well as play trails
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for children and refreshments available
from our Café in the Forest.
forestryengland.uk/grizedale
Celebrating 100 years
Map Ref 15 of forestry 1919 - 2019
Find out more at forestryengland.uk/100
8Holehird Gardens
Patterdale Road, Windermere, LA23 1NP
Tel: 015394 46008 www.holehirdgardens.org.uk
Map Ref 17
Kids
go
free
On a hillside overlooking
Windermere, with stunning views OPENING TIMES
to the Lakeland fells, Holehird Open every day from dawn
Gardens delights visitors in all to dusk.
seasons of the year. The Gardens Visitor Reception is open
are managed by the volunteers of from April to October, for
the Lakeland Horticultural Society, information and advice and
founded in 1969 to demonstrate the sale of Holehird-grown
the possibilities for gardening in the plants, publications and hot
Lake District. The 12 acre garden drinks.
includes a walled garden, naturally
occurring water features, specimen DIRECTIONS
trees and shrubs, extensive rock
and heather gardens, glasshouses On A592, approximately
one mile from junction
and much more. The LHS is home
with A591, in direction of
to 4 national collections - astilbe,
Ullswater.
daboecia (heathers), meconopsis Coaches by prior
and polystichum (ferns) - as arrangement only.
well as an extensive collection of Contact groups@
hydrangea. holehirdgardens.org.uk
Entry by donation: £5 per adult
requested.
Holker Hall & Gardens
Cark-in-Cartmel, Nr Grange-over-Sands, LA11 7PL
Tel: 015395 58328 www.holker.co.uk
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Holker Hall, near Grange-over-
Sands, is the much loved home OPENING TIMES
of the Cavendish family. The Hall 15 Mar – 3 Nov,
is nestled amongst 25 acres of Hall & Gardens: Wed-Sun &
beautiful gardens, meadows, Bank Holiday Mons.
woodlands and deer park. The Hall: 11am – 4pm.
Courtyard Café offers fresh local Gardens, Café, Food Hall &
food and homemade cakes. The Gift Shop: 10.30am – 5pm.
Food Hall stocks the Estate’s own
meats, cheese and cakes as well
as the best local produce. The Gift
Shop offers an array of lovely and
DIRECTIONS
unusual items as well as plants from
local nurseries. Special events will 30 minutes from J36/M6,
take place throughout the year, follow brown tourist signs
please check our website for dates on A590.
Close to Morecambe Bay.
and details.
Visit The Ilex Bar and Brasserie for
a unique menu combining great
British food with a fresh twist.
9Hutton-in-the-Forest
Penrith, CA11 9TH
Tel: 017684 84449 www.hutton-in-the-forest.co.uk
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Lord and Lady Inglewood’s ancient
house in the medieval Forest of OPENING TIMES
Inglewood was originally built as House: 3 Apr – 6 Oct,
a stronghold against the Scots. 11.30am – 4pm Wed, Thur,
Their family has lived at Hutton Sun & Bank Holiday Mons.
for over 400 years and the house Cloisters Tea Room:
has evolved through centuries of 10am – 4.30pm when the
House is open.
change into an architectural puzzle
Gardens, Grounds &
with each generation leaving its
Woodland Walk:
mark both inside and outside. 31 Mar – 31 Oct,
The extensive gardens with topiary 10am – 5pm
daily except Sats.
and terraces, a wild flower meadow
and lake, lead round to the Walled
Garden which is now the main DIRECTIONS
flower garden. Tulips and lilies, 2 miles north-west of
herbaceous borders, roses and J41/M6 on B5305.
fruit trees are a mass of colour and
interest throughout the summer.
Lakeland Motor Museum
Old Blue Mill, Backbarrow, Newby Bridge, LA12 8TA
Tel: 015395 30400 www.lakelandmotormuseum.co.uk
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An ever-changing collection of
over 30,000 exhibits tracing the OPENING TIMES
development of road transport Daily (Except Christmas Day)
in the 20th century – cycles, from 9:30am
motorbikes, cars and automobilia.
The Campbell Bluebird Exhibition
pays tribute to Sir Malcolm DIRECTIONS
Campbell and son Donald. Between By road: Conveniently
them they captured 21 world land located on the A590 at
and water speed records. Highlights Backbarrow between Newby
include full size detailed replicas Bridge and Haverthwaite.
of the 1935 Bluebird car, the 1939 From central Lakes use
Bluebird boat (K4), and the famous the A592 to Newby Bridge
1967 jet hydroplane Bluebird K7. then follow white on brown
tourism signs.
Other special exhibits include By boat: Combined tickets
the Isle of Man TT race, pedal and shuttle bus from Lakeside
cars, caravans, local history and Pier for Windermere Lake
industries of The Lake District. Cruises services to Bowness
and Ambleside.
See website for timetable.
10Levens Hall, Gardens & Kitchen
Levens Hall, Kendal, LA8 0PD
Tel: 015395 60321 www.levenshall.co.uk
Map Ref 22
Levens Hall is a fascinating and
beautiful Elizabethan mansion, home OPENING TIMES
to the Bagot family. The Hall contains House & Gardens 7 Apr – 3 Oct
fine oak panelling, ornate plasterwork, Kitchen 18 Mar – 19 Dec
Cordova leather wall coverings, period Sun – Thur (closed Fri & Sat)
furniture, paintings and clocks, and House: 12 noon – 4pm
the earliest examples of English Gardens, Kitchen, Gift Shop &
patchwork. Plant Centre: 10am – 5pm.
Dating from the 1690s this 10-acre
garden includes the world’s oldest
topiary gardens, together with DIRECTIONS
spectacular herbaceous borders,
Levens Hall is situated 5
beech hedges and an ever-changing
miles south of Kendal on
array of over 30,000 bedding plants.
A6. Exit M6 junction 36.
Levens Kitchen offers a delicious,
seasonally inspired menu with a
strong focus on fresh local produce,
much sourced from the Estate.
Gift shop, plant centre, play area and
children’s activities.
Mirehouse & Gardens
Mirehouse, Keswick, Cumbria, CA12 4QE
Tel: 017687 72287 www.mirehouse.com
Map Ref 23
Mirehouse is a “Manor from Heaven”
according to Melvyn Bragg. Set OPENING TIMES
in stunning landscape between Apr – Oct,
mountainside and Bassenthwaite Wed, Thurs and Sun.
Lake, the gardens include a House: 1.30 - 4.30pm.
tranquil walled garden planted for Gardens, playgrounds &
bees, a terraced Poetry Walk and tearoom: daily 10am - 5pm.
woodland playgrounds. The house
has a wealth of unique literary
connections - over the years the DIRECTIONS
Spedding family has had close 3 miles north of Keswick
links with Tennyson, Southey and on A591. Parking in Dodd
Thomas Carlyle. As visitors wander Wood pay and display
through this living family home, car park opposite main
they enjoy a relaxed welcome, live entrance.
piano music flowing from room to
room and a chance for younger
visitors to play in the Victorian
nursery or follow the history trail.
11Muncaster Castle, Gardens, Hawk & Owl Centre
Ravenglass, Cumbria, CA18 1RQ
Tel: 01229 717614 www.muncaster.co.uk
Map Ref 24
Dominating the Lake District coast
where the mountains tumble into OPENING TIMES
the sea and bursting with treasures Sun 24 March to Sat 2 Nov
and tales, haunted Muncaster oozes 2019 Gardens, Hawk & Owl
history from every rough stone Centre & Café daily 10.30am
which fashion the castle walls. John to 5pm. Castle Sun-Fri
Ruskin described the stunning views (closed most Saturdays)
of England’s highest mountain as 12noon to 4pm. See website
“Heaven’s Gate”. Still nurtured by the for full details of events &
family who have inhabited Muncaster activities plus winter
for over 800 years, the surrounding weekend opening times.
gardens are wild and breathtaking,
teeming with wildlife and exotic DIRECTIONS
plants from around the world. The On the A595 one mile
fabulous Hawk & Owl Centre flies south of the coastal village
falcons, owls, hawks, eagles, herons of Ravenglass in the
& vultures daily to enchant visitors Western Lake District.
with the majesty of these fascinating NB: SAT NAV CA18 1RD.
birds of prey. Gift shop, café, church,
playgrounds, special events & onsite
B&B. A romantic venue for weddings
and celebrations.
The Ruskin Museum
The Story of Coniston, Yewdale Road, Coniston, LA21 8DU
Tel: 015394 41164 www.ruskinmuseum.com
www.bluebirdproject.com
Map Ref 25
Discover one of Lakeland’s best kept
secrets. The Rough Guide names The OPENING TIMES
Ruskin Museum “the most thought- Open all year. Mid-Mar -
provoking in the Lakes” for its mid-Nov daily 10am-5.30pm.
amazing stories that touch your heart Mid-Nov - mid-Mar, Tue - Sun
& make your imagination soar. Meet 10.30am - 3.30pm (last entry
Coniston’s iconic blue-eyed heroes. 60 minutes before closing).
Enjoy our exquisite watercolours
& drawings by John Ruskin, the
radically subversive Victorian pundit
DIRECTIONS
on art, architecture & moral values, In Coniston village centre,
and thrill at the exploits & tragic end opposite Fire Station, behind
Coniston Institute.
of 1950s/60s Speed Ace Donald
Limited disabled parking.
Campbell. Marvel at Bluebird K7’s Free parking on lane; entry
triumphant seven World Water Speed between Co-Op & Black Bull,
Records. Identify Arthur Ransome’s past gate, round bend on left.
“great lake in the north,” the heart of
Swallows & Amazons country, amidst
the coppice woods, Herdwicks, fells,
John Ruskin: Coniston Water and the Old Man, slate-quarries and coppermines of
seen from Brantwood, 1877. plain-living, high-thinking Coniston.
12Discover amazing things
to do this year in Cumbria
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Acorn Bank, near Penrith Ref
Hill Top, Near Sawrey and the Map
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017683 61893 Beatrix Potter Gallery, Hawkshead
Best known for its herb collection and 015394 36269
traditional fruit orchards, this tranquil haven Step inside Beatrix’s
has a fascinating industrial past. Indulge in the spiritual home filled
tea-room, where produce from the garden are with her favourite
used daily or wander along the Crowdundle things. Then just
Beck to the partially restored watermill. down the road at the
Gallery, get up close
Allan Bank, Grasmere
Map
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artwork on display in our new exhibition.
015394 35143
Make yourself comfortable in William
Wordsworth’s former home. Enjoy a cuppa with Sizergh, Kendal Map 26
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the view of Grasmere valley from the picture 015395 60951
windows, read by the fire, paint and draw or Make a day of it at Sizergh with
head outside to explore the woodland garden. seasonal gardens, estate walks,
a café and
shop, and the
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015394 32628
lived in by the
Explore the wonderful farmhouse home of the
Strickland
Browne family. Wander through the garden, see
family for
the unique collection of carved oak furniture and
750 years.
the family’s well-used library, including 45 books
that are the only remaining copies in the world.
Wordsworth House and 32
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Steam Yacht Gondola, Coniston Ref
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Garden, Cockermouth
Cruise across Coniston 01900 820884
Don’t miss the bustling home
Water on Steam Yacht
and award-winning garden
Gondola, enjoying the
that inspired a poet. Meet the
charm of luxury travel
costumed servants, take a tour and
once experienced by
see new exhibitions for 2019. Plus
wealthy Victorians.
family activities in the holidays.
When you visit, donate, volunteer or join the National Trust your support helps to
look after special places in the Lake District for ever, for everyone.
Visit www.nationaltrust.org.uk/thelakes for more inspiration and places to stay
Like us at www.facebook.com/NTlakedistrict Follow us @NTlakedistrict
The National Trust is a registered charity no.205846. ©National Trust Images/Paul Harris, Tiree Dawson, James Dobson
13Swarthmoor Hall
Swarthmoor Hall Lane, Ulverston, Cumbria, LA12 0JQ
Tel: 01229 583204 www.swarthmoorhall.co.uk
Map Ref 35
Swarthmoor Hall is a 16th century
country house set in beautiful OPENING TIMES
gardens. Visitors speak about its Hall: 11 Feb – 3 Nov, Mon – Fri
tranquillity. (except the last Thur of each
month) 10.30am – 4.30pm.
A writer commented: “The fictional Sat, Sun and last Thur each
dramas of Downton Abbey seem month 1.30- 4.30pm.
relatively tame to the actual events Café: 10 Jan – 17 Feb,
in Swarthmoor Hall’s history. Thur – Sun 10.30am - 4pm
The birthplace of the Quaker 18 Feb – 3 Nov open 7 days
movement has all the elements of a week 10am – 5pm
4 Nov – 20 Dec 7 days a week
a great screenplay: love, conflict,
11am – 4pm
conviction and passion.”
There are six historic rooms to view
with a fine selection of 17th century DIRECTIONS
furniture. The new barn café Swarthmoor Hall is on the
continues the Hall’s centuries old outskirts of Ulverston.
reputation for hospitality, serving M6 – J36. Follow A590
delicious sweet and savoury to Ulverston. Turn left off
dishes sourced from talented local the A590 in the centre of
artisans and food producers such the town following brown
as the Fat Flour Bakery. tourist road signs.
Scheduled & Private Tours
Mountain Goat Tours visit many
of the Cumbria Living Heritage
sites on scheduled tours or you
can book a private bespoke tour.
www.mountain-goat.com
01539 445 161
sales@mountain-goat.com
14What’s On 2019
Here is a small selection of the many exceptional events, festivals and
performances throughout the year. Visit www.cumbriaslivingheritage.co.uk
with links to venues for more information and bookings.
FEBRUARY 20 Brantwood: Illyria Outdoor Theatre
Starts 18 Swarthmoor Hall: Spring Bulbs p14 Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves p4
22-24 Askham Hall: Classical Music Festival p3 SEPTEMBER
MARCH 7-15 Dalemain: Cumbria Printmakers p6
16 Dalemain: Marmalade Festival p6 15 Lakeland Motor Museum:
Classic Drive & Ride In Day p10
9-10 Allan Bank & The Beatrix Potter Gallery:
World Book Day weekend p13 7-8 Holker Hall: Chilli Fest p9
APRIL & EASTER 17-18 Swarthmoor Hall: Heritage Open Day p14
14 Lakeland Motor Museum: 20 Allan Bank: Talk by Dr Alwyn Turner,
Classic Drive & Ride In Day p10 The Keswick School of Industrial Art p13
13-28 National Trust: Cadbury Easter Egg Hunt p13 OCTOBER & HALLOWEEN
19&22 Guided walk with Wordsworth Trust 1-31 Grizedale & Whinlatter Forests:
& a LDNP leader: A Host of Golden Daffodils p6 The Big Draw Festival p8
MAY 19-31 Brockhole: Halloween activities p5
4-6 Muncaster: Food & Drink Festival p12 25-27 & 31 Muncaster: Halloween activities p12
12 Hutton-in-the-Forest: Plant & Food Fair p10 NOVEMBER
12 Holehird Gardens: Open Day to celebrate 2-3 Holker Hall: Winter Market p9
50th anniversary p9 9-10 Brantwood: Winter Craft Market p4
18 Dove Cottage, Grasmere: An Afternoon 16-17 Blackwell: Autumn Craft Fair p4
with Dorothy Wordsworth p6 DECEMBER & CHRISTMAS
18-19 Holker Hall: Spring Fair p9 8 Askham Hall: Christmas Market p3
Starts 23 Grizedale: ‘This is not just our Forest.’ 26 Lakeland Motor Museum:
Sally Matthews exhibition p8 Boxing Day Classic Drive & Ride In Day p10
26-28 Hutton-in-the-Forest: Potfest p10 PERMANENT DISPLAYS
26-28 Muncaster: Festival of Fools p12 The Armitt Museum: Kurt Schwitters:
JUNE The Ambleside Legacy p3
1-2 Birdoswald Roman Fort: Clash of Romans p7 Blackwell: The Arts & Crafts Story p4
10-11 Swarthmoor Hall: Performances from the Carlisle Castle: Mary Queen of Scots, Bonnie
Ulverston International Music Festival. p14 Prince Charlie & The Border Reivers p7
16 Dalemain: Plant and Artisan Craft Fair p6 Grizedale Forest: Sculpture trail (over 40) p8
16 Askham Hall: Summer Fête p3 Whinlatter: Gruffalo sculpture trail p8
Starts 21 Blackwell: Laura Carlin Ceramics Lakeland Motor Museum:
exhibition p4 Campbell Bluebird exhibition p10
JULY Brantwood & The Ruskin Museum: John
6 Ruskin Museum/Institute: Vintage Fair p12 Ruskin 200th anniversary exhibitions p4 & 12
16 Brantwood: Illyria Outdoor Theatre Swarthmoor Hall: The Quaker Story p14
Shakespeare’s The Tempest p4 GARDEN TOURS
27-28 Birdoswald Roman Fort: Brantwood 2.15pm Wed, Fri & Sun Apr-Oct p4
Roman Artillery Competition p7 Brockhole’s Heritage Gardens (see website) p5
AUGUST Holehird Gardens 11am Wednesday May-Sept p9
18 Dalemain: Classic Car Rally p6 Levens Hall Gardens 2pm Tuesday Apr-Oct p11
15Great Castles, Historic Houses, Gardens & Cultural Attractions
In & Around The Lake District
1 Acorn Bank 6
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2 Allan Bank
3 Armitt Museum and Library
4 Askham Hall
5 Beatrix Potter Gallery 11
6 Birdoswald Roman Fort
7 Blackwell, The Arts & Crafts House
8 Brantwood
9 Brockhole on Windermere
10 Brougham Castle
11 Carlisle Castle
12 Dalemain Mansion &
Historic Gardens
13 Dove Cottage &
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Wordsworth Museum
14 Furness Abbey
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15 Grizedale Forest 1
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16 Hill Top 23 12 22
17 Holehird Gardens 4
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18 Holker Hall & Gardens
19 Hutton-in-the-Forest
20 Lakeland Motor Museum
21 Lanercost Priory
22 Levens Hall, Gardens &
Kitchen
23 Mirehouse & Gardens 2
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24 Muncaster Castle, Gardens
& Hawk & Owl Centre 3
25 Ruskin Museum 30 17
26 Sizergh 9
27 Steam Yacht Gondola 25 5
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28 Stott Park Bobbin Mill
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29 Swarthmoor Hall 7
30 Townend, Troutbeck 28 29
31 Whinlatter 26
32 Wordsworth House & Garden 22
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Mountain Goat and Windermere
Tourist Information Centre
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