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Allan Bank

Allan Bank in Autumn in Grasmere, Lake District © National Trust Images, Stewart Smith
  • Allan Bank in Autumn in Grasmere, Lake District © National Trust Images, Stewart Smith
  • Grasmere Fell near Allan Bank in Grasmere, Lake District © National Trust Images, Stewart Smith
  • Michael Hirst, Artist at Allan Bank in Grasmere, Lake District © National Trust Images, Paul Harris
  • Picnic on the Lawn at Allan Bank in Grasmere, Lake District © National Trust Images,  Paul Harris
  • Views near Allan Bank in Grasmere, Lake District © National Trust Images, Paul Harris
  • Red Squirrel at Allan Bank in Grasmere, Lake District © National Trust Images, Michael Hirst
  • View from Allan Bank in Grasmere, Lake District © National Trust Images, Steven Barber
  • View from Allan Bank in Grasmere, Lake District © National Trust Images, Stewart Smith
  • Woodland Walk near Allan Bank in Grasmere, Lake District © National Trust Images, Paul Harris
  • Misty Morning near Allan Bank in Grasmere, Lake District © National Trust Images, Paul Harris

Type:Historic House

Grasmere, Cumbria, LA22 9QB

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Once home to William Wordsworth and National Trust founder Canon Rawnsley, Allan Bank isn’t a typical National Trust experience. The historic grounds and the landscape are the focus here.

Allan Bank is a historic villa that combines a small, informal art gallery with a giant indoor mural space - a place for artists to explore nature. Surrounded by Romantic 19th century wooded pleasure grounds with stunning views over Grasmere, Allan Bank  offers a rare chance to encounter red squirrels, have a picnic or relax by the fire. The welcoming village of Grasmere is nestled with its two picturesque lakes against a dramatic backdrop of Lake District fells. It's the perfect place to come explore, relax, reflect and be inspired by the views, just like William Wordsworth was. 

This year visitors can see the giant murals by Japanese artist Hideyuki Sobue. Painted on the formerly fire damaged walls of the entrance hall, the murals celebrate Beatrix Potter’s complex relationship with the Lake District, and her legacy in the wider conservation movement.

 

Self serve tea and coffee are available for a small donation. If you'd like a bite to eat, please drop by one of the many village cafés or shops in Grasmere. You are welcome to bring a picnic to Allan Bank to enjoy indoors or out.

Note: limited blue badge parking only on site at Allan Bank. Follow directions on foot from Grasmere village.

Find out more about Allan Bank: Allan Bank and Grasmere | National Trust

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Opening Times

* Please see the National Trust website for the most recent up to date opening times as they are subject to change.

Guide Prices

Free admission for National Trust members.
Adult £7.00
Child £3.50
Family £19.30
1 adult, 2 children £10.50

Facilities

Accessibility

  • Disabled access
  • Disabled toilets

Catering

  • Picnic site

Children

  • Baby changing facilities
  • Children welcome

Property Facilities

  • Dogs Accepted
  • Public toilets
  • Smoking not allowed

Site Features

  • National Trust Property

Target Markets

  • Coach parties accepted

Access Information

Entrance

Entrance is well lit
Steps to the main entrance
Number of steps to entrance2

Public Areas

Baby changing facilities
Good contrast between the floor and walls
Level access (no steps/thresholds) or access by ramp or lift:
From the entrance to reception / ticket area
To a specially adapted public toilet suitable for wheelchair users

Parking

Designated parking for guests with disabilities
Within 50 metres approx. of entrance
The route from the parking area to the entrance:
Has a ramp
The surface of the car park and pathway leading to entrance:
is gravel

General

Audible alarm system
Clear signage
Displays at suitable height for wheelchair users / children
Effective lighting for visually impaired visitors
Routes/pathways suitable for wheelchair users or visitors with limited mobility
Seating available for visitors with limited mobility

This information is self-assessed; therefore we accept no liability for its accuracy. Please contact the venue for further information.

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Awards

  • Other AwardsSelf-assessed Accessibility Information Self-assessed Accessibility Information
  • Other AwardsNational Trust National Trust 2019
  • Cumbria AwardsMember of Cumbria Tourism Member of Cumbria Tourism 2016

Map & Directions

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Road Directions

Allan Bank is in the centre of Grasmere. Grasmere: 4 miles north of Ambleside. Foot: 437 yards from the Inn at Grasmere in centre of village (slight gradient before house). Bus services from Keswick and Windermere to Bowness. Road: A591 to Ambleside, continuing to Grasmere. Parking: three pay and display car parks in Grasmere village (not National Trust). Limited disabled parking only onsite, please park in Grasmere village and walk to the house or use public transport.

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