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Acorn Bank
About
Close to Penrith and with views to the Lake District and Howgill Fells, Acorn Bank is a tranquil haven in the heart of the Eden Valley. The walled gardens shelter a medicinal herb garden, herbaceous borders, lily-filled pond and traditional apple orchards carpeted with daffodils in spring. Woodland walks reveal a half-hidden story of gypsum mining, a working watermill and an estate rich in wildlife. The site was originally established by the Knights Templar around 800 years ago and a 17th-century sandstone manor now stands where people have lived and worked for almost a thousand years.sderrels have been seen in the woodlands for the first time in years. In September the garden team host apple themed workshops and events, with a range of tasty apple varieties available to take home and eat. Wildlife lovers might be able to spot otter tracks can down by the beck. Keep you eyes peeled for various species of butterflies and bees in the woodlands and gardens.
Book Tickets
Opening Times
* Mondays and then Thursday–Sunday, 11am-4pm. Open 7 days a week during school holidays.
Guide Prices
Free entry for National Trust members. For non-members prices are £8 per adult, £4 per child, £20 for a family ticket and £12 for a family with one adult. Pre-booking via the website is essential to guarantee entry. Book here: https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/acorn-bank/whats-on
Facilities
Accessibility
- Disabled access - Partial disabled access. Grounds have loose gravel paths, grass paths and undulating terrain. Accessible route map available. Level access only available to upper information room in watermill
- Disabled toilets
- Wheelchairs available
Booking & Payment Details
- Credit cards accepted (no fee)
Children
- Baby changing facilities
- Children welcome
Groups
- Facilities for groups - Once Covid19 restrictions are lifted group bookings will recommence. They must always be pre-booked via acornbank@nationaltrust.org.uk.
Property Facilities
- Dogs Accepted - Dogs usually welcome on leads on the woodland walk and in the garden courtyard, but assistance dogs only on Apple Day
- Dogs not accepted (except guidedogs) - Assistance dogs only in the gardens
- Gift shop
- Public toilets
Site Features
- National Trust Property
- Regional Tourist Board Member
Target Markets
- Accepts groups - Booking essential for groups.
Tripadvisor
- Excellent169
- Very Good134
- Average30
- Poor5
- Terrible3
Awards
- Other Awards
National Trust 2019 - Cumbria Awards
Member of Cumbria Tourism 2016
Map & Directions
Road Directions
From A66 just north of Temple Sowerby, 6 miles east of Penrith.
Public Transport Directions
The nearest railway station is Langwathby, which is 5 miles away.
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