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History and Heritage

Wherever you are in Cumbria and the Lake District you can feel the shadow of a deep cultural heritage. Here are the standing stones and circles of the ancients, the powerful traces of Rome and the mighty fortresses of the Normans. The history of the Vikings, the Angles and the Saxons is read in the names they left behind, including fell, dale, beck, ghyll, mere, tarn and howe.

Later arrivals came not to conquer but to bask in the beauty of the landscapes and let it inspire them to artistic greatness: William Wordsworth, John Ruskin, Beatrix Potter, JMW Turner, Kurt Schwitters and Andy Goldsworthy are just a few of the names who carved their creativity out of Cumbrian stone; today, a rich creative life builds on this exceptional heritage.

 You can see it and feel it within a few short miles; the artworks in mountains and forests, the scores of galleries and artists’ studios, the packed programme performances and festivals – not just music and comedy but wool, print and ceramics. It's the intimate venues and outdoor stages in stunning settings that make a cultural break here something unique.

For a taste of the art and culture waiting for you in England’s best-known landscape explore the sections below and at www.lakesculture.co.uk.

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Exhibits at The Pencil Museum in Keswick, Lake District
The Pencil Museum

Located in Keswick, the home of the first pencil, visitors enter this museum through a replica…

St. Cuthbert Church, Bewcastle
St. Cuthbert's Church, Bewcastle

The 8th century, Anglo Saxon Bewcastle Cross, stands free in the churchyard where it has been for…

Penrith Castle
Penrith Castle

The mainly 15thC remains of a castle begun by Bishop Strickland of Carlisle and developed by the…

St. John's Church, Keswick
St. John's Church, Keswick

The church is situated centrally in Keswick and stands out by virtue of its tall spire. The site…

Interior seating and layout at Crooked River Tap in Keswick, Lake District
Crooked River Brewing Co

Crooked River Brewing Co is a craft beer brewery based in West Cumbria with a taproom based in…

The Rum Story Exhibition in Whitehaven, Cumbria
The Rum Story

Imagine leaving the heart of Whitehaven's historic port and being taken back in time to an exotic…

Holy Trinity, Kendal
Holy Trinity, Kendal

With a history dating back over a thousand years, Holy Trinity is one of the largest parish…

Exterior and Gardens at Mirehouse Historic House and Gardens near Bassenthwaite, Lake District
Mirehouse Historic House and Gardens

Mirehouse is a beautiful family home in a breathtaking setting, welcoming visitors of all ages.…

St. Andrew's Church, Kirkandrews on Esk
St. Andrew's Church, Kirkandrews on Esk

The tranquility of St Andrew's church, set on the banks of the river Esk, belies the turbulence of…

St Mary with Holy Trinity, Ulverston
St Mary with Holy Trinity, Ulverston

Step through a 12th century doorway into an oasis of calm where worship, history, wood and stones…

Exterior at Ennerdale Brewery, Tap & Bistro in Rowrah, Cumbria
Ennerdale Brewery

Situated on the western coast in the rural village of Rowrah, our beer is brewed with quality and…

View of the Front of Lowther Castle & Gardens in Lowther, Lake District
Lowther Castle & Gardens

A spectacular Gothic ruin set in 130 acres of ancient and romantic Gardens, award-winning Lowther…

Bluebird at The Ruskin Museum
The Ruskin Museum

Meet Coniston's heroes, John Ruskin, artist, radical and seer and Donald Campbell, speed ace. View…

Exterior and Grounds at Dalemain Mansion & Historic Gardens in Penrith, Cumbria
Dalemain Mansion & Historic Gardens

Home to the Hasell family since 1679, visitors to Dalemain will discover a fascinating combination…

The Heritage Boat Osprey at the Windermere Jetty Museum in Windermere, Lake District
Windermere Jetty Museum

Windermere Jetty Museum is a vibrant, family-friendly visitor attraction dedicated to the boats,…

Beers from Keswick Brewery in Keswick, Lake District
Keswick Brewery Tours, Bar and Shop

Come and visit our brewery to find out more about us and the beers we make. Only a 2 minute walk…

St Michael & All Angels Church, Hawkshead
St. Michael & All Angels Church, Hawkshead

Grade I listed, it is one of the finest examples of a late medieval, vernacular Lake District…

Broomrigg Circle
Broomrigg Circle

Three stone circles and two smaller settings of boulders 12' across. Inside one of the circles was…

St. James' Church, Whitehaven
St. James' Church, Whitehaven

A fine example of a Georgian church, which has been sympathetically modernised.

St Kentigern, Crosthwaite, Keswick
St Kentigern, Crosthwaite, Keswick

Crosthwaite Church has a long history and it is thought that Christians have worshipped on this…

St Mary’s, Lanercost Priory
St Mary’s, Lanercost Priory

Set in a tranquil rural landscape, overlooked by Hadrian's Wall, Lanercost Priory forms a…

St. Martin of Tours, Martindale
St. Martin of Tours Church, Martindale

The 'Old Church' of St Martin was built in the 1660's on the site of a probable earlier chapel…

Owners Andy and Zoe Give a Distillery Tour & Gin Tasting at Shed 1 Distillery in Ulverston, Cumbria
Shed One Distillery Tours & Tastings

Come and join us at The Old Calf Shed for a behind-the-scenes look at our distillery, followed by a…

St Michael and All Angels, Beetham
St Michael and All Angels, Beetham

The beautiful Grade I church we see today, situated by the River Bela, is the result of additions…

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  • 2St. Cuthbert's Church, Bewcastle
  • 3Penrith Castle
  • 4St. John's Church, Keswick
  • 5Crooked River Brewing Co
  • 6The Rum Story
  • 7Holy Trinity, Kendal
  • 8Mirehouse Historic House and Gardens
  • 9St. Andrew's Church, Kirkandrews on Esk
  • 10St Mary with Holy Trinity, Ulverston
  • 11Ennerdale Brewery
  • 12Lowther Castle & Gardens
  • 13The Ruskin Museum
  • 14Dalemain Mansion & Historic Gardens
  • 15Windermere Jetty Museum
  • 16Keswick Brewery Tours, Bar and Shop
  • 17St. Michael & All Angels Church, Hawkshead
  • 18Broomrigg Circle
  • 19St. James' Church, Whitehaven
  • 20St Kentigern, Crosthwaite, Keswick
  • 21St Mary’s, Lanercost Priory
  • 22St. Martin of Tours Church, Martindale
  • 23Shed One Distillery Tours & Tastings
  • 24St Michael and All Angels, Beetham
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  1. View of the Front of Lowther Castle & Gardens in Lowther, Lake District
    View of the Front of Lowther Castle & Gardens in Lowther, Lake District
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    Overlooking the Gardens at Lowther Castle & Gardens in Lowther, Lake District
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    Slide and Lost Castle Adventure Playground at Lowther Castle & Gardens in Lowther, Lake District
    Slide and Lost Castle Adventure Playground at Lowther Castle & Gardens in Lowther, Lake District
    View of the Front of Lowther Castle & Gardens in Lowther, Lake District
    Aerial Shot of the Ruins at Lowther Castle & Gardens in Lowther, Lake District
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    Upward View of the Tower at Lowther Castle & Gardens in Lowther, Lake District
    The Story of Lowther Exhibition at Lowther Castle & Gardens in Lowther, Lake District
    Flowers at Lowther Castle & Gardens in Lowther, Lake District
    The Rose Garden Summerhouse at Lowther Castle & Gardens in Lowther, Lake District
    The Rose Garden at Lowther Castle & Gardens in Lowther, Lake District
    Slide and Lost Castle Adventure Playground at Lowther Castle & Gardens in Lowther, Lake District
    Slide and Lost Castle Adventure Playground at Lowther Castle & Gardens in Lowther, Lake District
    Lowther Castle & Gardens

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    Lowther Castle & Gardens, Lowther, Penrith, Cumbria, CA10 2HH

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    01931 712192

    info@lowthercastle.org

    Penrith

    A spectacular Gothic ruin set in 130 acres of ancient and romantic Gardens, award-winning Lowther Castle is one of the northwest's most spectacular visitor attractions. Its setting within the Lake District National Park is truly beautiful while the…

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  2. St John the Evangelist, Levens
    St John the Evangelist, Levens
    St John the Evangelist, Levens

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    Church Road, Levens, Kendal, Cumbria, LA8 8PS

    Kendal

    A local landmark, the church is set on the end of a limestone ridge at the gateway to the Lake District National Park with beautiful views across the Kent Estuary to Morecambe Bay.

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  3. Gardens and Topiary at Levens Hall & Gardens in Levens, Cumbria
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    The shop at Levens Hall, Gardens & Kitchen in Levens, Lake District
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    Historic interior and lounge at Levens Hall & Gardens in Levens, Cumbria
    World's oldest topiary gardens at Levens Hall & Gardens in Levens, Cumbria
    Gardens and Topiary at Levens Hall & Gardens in Levens, Cumbria
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    Delicious Hot Drinks at Levens Kitchen in Levens, Cumbria
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    The shop at Levens Hall, Gardens & Kitchen in Levens, Cumbria
    The shop at Levens Hall, Gardens & Kitchen in Levens, Lake District
    Adventure Playground at Levens Hall, Gardens & Kitchen in Levens, Cumbria
    Historic interior at Levens Hall & Gardens in Levens, Cumbria
    Historic interior and lounge at Levens Hall & Gardens in Levens, Cumbria
    World's oldest topiary gardens at Levens Hall & Gardens in Levens, Cumbria
    Levens Hall, Gardens & Kitchen

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    Levens Hall, Kendal, Cumbria, LA8 0PD

    Telephone

    015395 60321

    houseopening@levenshall.co.uk

    Kendal

    A stunning Elizabethan mansion with spectacular interiors and impressive collections of antiques. Also home to the world's oldest topiary gardens, designed by Guillaume Beaumont, retain many original features. Cafe, Gift Shop and Plant Centre.

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  4. Jesus Church, Troutbeck
    Jesus Church, Troutbeck
    Jesus Church, Troutbeck

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    Sun Hill Lane, Troutbeck Bridge, Windermere, Cumbria, LA23 1PE

    Windermere

    Nestling in the hills of the Troutbeck Valley, a place for walkers and pilgrims to pause, reflect and find their eternal bearings.

    One of only two churches in England dedicated as Jesus Church. Built to serve two settlements, yet sited in neither,…

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  5. St. Olaf's Church, Wasdale Head
    St. Olaf's Church, Wasdale Head
    St. Olaf's Church, Wasdale Head

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    Wasdale Head, SEASCALE, Cumbria, CA20 1EX

    SEASCALE

    The smallest church near the deepest lake and the highest mountain in England.

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  6. St Michael and All Angels, Muncaster
    St Michael and All Angels, Muncaster
    St Michael and All Angels, Muncaster

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    Muncaster, Ravenglass, Cumbria, CA18 1RJ

    Ravenglass

    Located in the grounds of Muncaster Castle, it is believed that worship on this site dates to pre Christian times.

    Built on land used by the monks of Furness Abbey to graze their sheep. It seems likely that there was an earlier church, in the…

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  7. St. Peter's Church, Finsthwaite
    St. Peter's Church, Finsthwaite
    St. Peter's Church, Finsthwaite

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    Finsthwaite, ULVERSTON, Cumbria, LA12 8BJ

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    01539 531735

    ULVERSTON

    St Peter’s was built in 1874 designed by well known Lancashire firm of Paley and Austin and won an award for its design as a ‘mountain chapel’.

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  8. St. Andrew's Church, Penrith
    St. Andrew's Church, Penrith
    St. Andrew's Church, Penrith

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    St. Andrews Place, PENRITH, Cumbria, CA11 7XX

    Telephone

    01768 862867

    penrithparishoffice@gmail.com

    PENRITH

    According to architectural historian Nicholas Pevsner, this is ‘the stateliest church of its time in the county’, rebuilt in 1720 on an ancient site

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  9. 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
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    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
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    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
    Allan Bank

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    National Trust - Allan Bank and Grasmere, Grasmere, Cumbria, LA22 9QB

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    015394 35143

    allanbank@nationaltrust.org.uk

    Grasmere

    Make yourself comfortable in the former home of National Trust Founder, Canon Rawnsley. Only partially restored and decorated, this isn’t a typical National Trust experience.

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  10. Newlands Church
    Newlands Church
    Newlands Church

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    Newlands, KESWICK, Cumbria, CA12 5TU

    KESWICK

    Newlands church, set in the midst of the lovely Newlands Valley, is a haven of peace and tranquillity, it can be traced back to the mid 16th century, although it was substantially refurbished in the 1840s.

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  11. St Augustine of Canterbury, Alston
    St Augustine of Canterbury, Alston
    St Augustine of Canterbury, Alston

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    Front Street, Alston, Cumbria, CA9 3QW

    Alston

    Set in the beautiful North Pennines, Alston is the highest market town in England and St Augustine's houses the unique single handed Derwentwater Clock.

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  12. St Cuthbert, Aldingham
    St Cuthbert, Aldingham
    St Cuthbert, Aldingham

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    Aldingham, Ulverston, Cumbria, LA12 9RT

    Ulverston

    Aldingham church hugs the Cumbrian side of Morecambe Bay and is open to the wild beauty of the Bay, an area of designated county landscape importance and scenic beauty.

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  13. Casterton Stone Circle
    Casterton Stone Circle

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    Casterton, Kirkby Lonsdale, Carnforth, Lancashire, LA6 2LF

    website@cumbriatourism.org

    Carnforth

    Circle has a diameter of 60' and stands on a flattened mound or platform. There are 20 uprights, none more than 2' high and suggesting perhaps the kerb of a destroyed cairn.

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  14. Black Cat Gin at Black Cat Distillery at Brougham Castle near Penrith, Cumbria
    Black Cat Gin at Black Cat Distillery at Brougham Castle near Penrith, Cumbria
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    Black Cat Distillery at Brougham Castle near Penrith, Cumbria
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    Black Cat Distillery at Brougham Castle near Penrith, Cumbria
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    Black Cat Distillery at Brougham Castle near Penrith, Cumbria
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    Black Cat Distillery at Brougham Castle near Penrith, Cumbria
    Black Cat Distillery

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    Black Cat Distillery, Brougham Hall, Penrith, Cumbria, CA10 2DE

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    07854 944597

    info@blackcatdistillery.co.uk

    Penrith

    Black Cat Distillery operates out of a stunning fortified and walled Medieval Hall at Brougham. Our gin is infused with the echoes of the past that permeate the very walls! We distill, fill and label our products on site.

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  15. Characters and scenes from the Peter Rabbit exhibit at The World of Beatrix Potter in Bowness-on-Windermere, Lake District
    Characters and scenes from the Peter Rabbit exhibit at The World of Beatrix Potter in Bowness-on-Windermere, Lake District
    Characters and scenes from the Peter Rabbit exhibit at The World of Beatrix Potter in Bowness-on-Windermere, Lake District
    Characters and scenes from the Peter Rabbit exhibit at The World of Beatrix Potter in Bowness-on-Windermere, Lake District
    Characters and scenes from the Peter Rabbit exhibit at The World of Beatrix Potter in Bowness-on-Windermere, Lake District
    Garden flowers at The World of Beatrix Potter in Bowness-on-Windermere, Lake District
    Characters and scenes from the Peter Rabbit exhibit at The World of Beatrix Potter in Bowness-on-Windermere, Lake District
    Characters and scenes from the Peter Rabbit exhibit at The World of Beatrix Potter in Bowness-on-Windermere, Lake District
    Characters and scenes from the Peter Rabbit exhibit at The World of Beatrix Potter in Bowness-on-Windermere, Lake District
    Characters and scenes from the Peter Rabbit exhibit at The World of Beatrix Potter in Bowness-on-Windermere, Lake District
    Sign for the Peter Rabbit Café at The World of Beatrix Potter in Bowness-on-Windermere, Lake District
    Characters and scenes from the Peter Rabbit exhibit at The World of Beatrix Potter in Bowness-on-Windermere, Lake District
    Characters and scenes from the Peter Rabbit exhibit at The World of Beatrix Potter in Bowness-on-Windermere, Lake District
    Characters and scenes from the Peter Rabbit exhibit at The World of Beatrix Potter in Bowness-on-Windermere, Lake District
    Characters and scenes from the Peter Rabbit exhibit at The World of Beatrix Potter in Bowness-on-Windermere, Lake District
    Garden flowers at The World of Beatrix Potter in Bowness-on-Windermere, Lake District
    Characters and scenes from the Peter Rabbit exhibit at The World of Beatrix Potter in Bowness-on-Windermere, Lake District
    Characters and scenes from the Peter Rabbit exhibit at The World of Beatrix Potter in Bowness-on-Windermere, Lake District
    Characters and scenes from the Peter Rabbit exhibit at The World of Beatrix Potter in Bowness-on-Windermere, Lake District
    Characters and scenes from the Peter Rabbit exhibit at The World of Beatrix Potter in Bowness-on-Windermere, Lake District
    Sign for the Peter Rabbit Café at The World of Beatrix Potter in Bowness-on-Windermere, Lake District
    The World of Beatrix Potter Attraction

    Address

    The World of Beatrix Potter Attraction, Crag Brow, Bowness-on-Windermere, Cumbria, LA23 3BX

    Telephone

    015394 88444

    information@hop-skip-jump.com

    Bowness-on-Windermere

    A magical indoor attraction that brings to life all 23 Beatrix Potter's Peter Rabbit tales. Meet all your favourite characters and find out more about Beatrix Potter herself.

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  16. St, Bega's Church, Bassenthwaite
    St, Bega's Church, Bassenthwaite
    St. Bega's Church, Bassenthwaite

    Address

    St. Bega's Church, Keswick, Cumbria, CA12 4QZ

    vicar@binsey.org.uk

    Keswick

    The church, dedicated to the Celtic Saint Bega, is situated in a picture perfect setting in fields on the east shore of Bassenthwaite Lake.

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  17. Exterior and Gardens at Hill Top, Beatrix Potter's House in Near Sawrey, Ambleside, Lake District
    Exterior and Gardens at Hill Top, Beatrix Potter's House in Near Sawrey, Ambleside, Lake District
    Beatrix Potter posing outside her residence at Hill Top in Near Sawrey, Ambleside, Lake District
    Interior decorations at Hill Top, Beatrix Potter's House in Near Sawrey, Ambleside, Lake District
    Activities at Hill Top, Beatrix Potter's House in Near Sawrey, Ambleside, Lake District
    Interior and decor at Hill Top, Beatrix Potter's House in Near Sawrey, Ambleside, Lake District
    Family activities at Hill Top, Beatrix Potter's House in Near Sawrey, Ambleside, Lake District
    Grounds and walks near Hill Top, Beatrix Potter's House in Near Sawrey, Ambleside, Lake District
    Exterior and gardens at Hill Top, Beatrix Potter's House in Near Sawrey, Ambleside, Lake District
    Beatrix Potter at her residence at Hill Top in Near Sawrey, Ambleside, Lake District
    Exterior and grounds at Hill Top, Beatrix Potter's House in Near Sawrey, Ambleside, Lake District
    Exterior and Gardens at Hill Top, Beatrix Potter's House in Near Sawrey, Ambleside, Lake District
    Beatrix Potter posing outside her residence at Hill Top in Near Sawrey, Ambleside, Lake District
    Interior decorations at Hill Top, Beatrix Potter's House in Near Sawrey, Ambleside, Lake District
    Activities at Hill Top, Beatrix Potter's House in Near Sawrey, Ambleside, Lake District
    Interior and decor at Hill Top, Beatrix Potter's House in Near Sawrey, Ambleside, Lake District
    Family activities at Hill Top, Beatrix Potter's House in Near Sawrey, Ambleside, Lake District
    Grounds and walks near Hill Top, Beatrix Potter's House in Near Sawrey, Ambleside, Lake District
    Exterior and gardens at Hill Top, Beatrix Potter's House in Near Sawrey, Ambleside, Lake District
    Beatrix Potter at her residence at Hill Top in Near Sawrey, Ambleside, Lake District
    Exterior and grounds at Hill Top, Beatrix Potter's House in Near Sawrey, Ambleside, Lake District
    Hill Top, Beatrix Potter's House

    Address

    Near Sawrey, Ambleside, Cumbria, LA22 0LF

    Telephone

    015394 36269

    hilltop@nationaltrust.org.uk

    Ambleside

    Beatrix Potter's iconic house, full of her personal possessions, with traditional cottage garden. Her paintings of the House and garden were used to illustrate many of her tales.

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  18. Beers from Keswick Brewery in Keswick, Lake District
    Beers from Keswick Brewery in Keswick, Lake District
    Selection of Products at Keswick Brewery Shop in Keswick, Lake District
    Beers from Keswick Brewery in Keswick, Lake District
    Selection of Products at Keswick Brewery Shop in Keswick, Lake District
    Keswick Brewery Tours, Bar and Shop

    Address

    Keswick Brewery Tours, Bar and Shop, The Old Brewery, Brewery Lane, Keswick, Cumbria, CA12 5BY

    Telephone

    017687 80700

    info@keswickbrewery.co.uk

    Brewery Lane, Keswick

    Come and visit our brewery to find out more about us and the beers we make. Only a 2 minute walk from Keswick town centre, enjoy a beer where it’s brewed. Explore on a tour, visit our Brewery Shop, and relax in our Flying Fox Bar.

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  19. Exterior and Gardens at Hutton-in-the-Forest Historic House near Penrith, Cumbria
    Exterior and Gardens at Hutton-in-the-Forest Historic House near Penrith, Cumbria
    Gardens in Bloom at Hutton-in-the-Forest Historic House near Penrith, Cumbria
    Exterior and Grounds at Hutton-in-the-Forest Historic House near Penrith, Cumbria
    Formal Dining Room at Hutton-in-the-Forest Historic House near Penrith, Cumbria
    Bedroom at Hutton-in-the-Forest Historic House near Penrith, Cumbria
    Gardens in Bloom at Hutton-in-the-Forest Historic House near Penrith, Cumbria
    Grounds at Hutton-in-the-Forest Historic House near Penrith, Cumbria
    Gardens and Grounds at Hutton-in-the-Forest Historic House near Penrith, Cumbria
    Exterior and Gardens at Hutton-in-the-Forest Historic House near Penrith, Cumbria
    Gardens in Bloom at Hutton-in-the-Forest Historic House near Penrith, Cumbria
    Exterior and Grounds at Hutton-in-the-Forest Historic House near Penrith, Cumbria
    Formal Dining Room at Hutton-in-the-Forest Historic House near Penrith, Cumbria
    Bedroom at Hutton-in-the-Forest Historic House near Penrith, Cumbria
    Gardens in Bloom at Hutton-in-the-Forest Historic House near Penrith, Cumbria
    Grounds at Hutton-in-the-Forest Historic House near Penrith, Cumbria
    Gardens and Grounds at Hutton-in-the-Forest Historic House near Penrith, Cumbria
    Hutton-in-the-Forest Historic House

    Address

    Hutton in the Forest, Hutton-in-the-Forest, Penrith, Cumbria, CA11 9TH

    Telephone

    017684 84449

    info@hutton-in-the-forest.co.uk

    Penrith

    Historic house and gardens based on a medieval pele towers with substantial 17th, 18th and 19thC additions. Extensive gardens in woodland setting walled garden, topiary, woodland walk and lake with cascade.

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  20. Shap Standing Stones
    Shap Standing Stones

    Address

    Shap, Penrith, Cumbria, CA10 3QG

    website@cumbriatourism.org

    Penrith

    Today, the principal feature is the Goggleby Stone, a 12 ton monolith, which was re-erected in 1975 after it had fallen - some 3500 years after first being set on end.

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