Acorn Bank

About

Garden

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. In summer, look out for a variety of butterflies and bees in amongst the flowers along the herbaceous border, newts in the Sunken Garden pond and a enjoy a stroll through the lush Herb Garden. In September the garden team host apple themed events, with a range of tasty apple varieties available to take home and eat.

Woodland and estate walks

Woodland walks reveal a half-hidden story of gypsum mining, a working watermill and an estate rich in wildlife. Wildlife lovers might be able to spot otter tracks can down by the beck, red squirrels and numerous bird species in the woodlands. Watch the watermill in action every weekend until October.

House

The site was originally established by the Knights Templar around 800 years ago and a 17th-century sandstone manor stands where people have lived and worked for almost a thousand years. It remains unfurnished and is mostly closed to the public, apart from the beautiful stone flagged entrance hall and second-hand bookshop.

Café

The café currently has a reduced offer due to staffing shortages, and opening times are subject to staff availability. On days when the café is closed, self-service hot drinks are available. When open, the café will be serving hot and cold drinks, sandwiches, scones and cakes, 10:30am-3:30pm.

Groups

If you’re visiting us in a group of six or more people, please pre-book your visit via acornbank@nationaltrust.org.uk.

Accessibility

A link to more detailed access info is here: Access at Acorn Bank | National Trust

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