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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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Replica Waterbird Flying over Windermere, Lake District - © Mark Wright
Waterbird - Wings over Windermere

A free Exhibition at the first floor of Windermere Library which tells the heritage of pioneering…

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.…

Lacra Stone Circles
Lacra Stone Circles

Remnants of five stone circles and two possible stone avenues, circles range from 14' to 60', one…

St Mary the Virgin and St Michael, Great Urswick
St Mary the Virgin and St Michael, Great Urswick

St Mary and St Michael's church is said to have very early origins, as 9th and 10th century richly…

Family Friendly Exhibits at Lakeland Motor Museum in Newby Bridge, Lake District
Lakeland Motor Museum

A unique combination of interrelated stories and a fascinating visitor experience. Over 100 years…

Exhibits at Penrith and Eden Museum in Penrith, Cumbria
Penrith and Eden Museum

Penrith and Eden Museum is an Accredited Museum, which aims to collect, preserve and display…

St. Lawrence's Church, Appleby-in-Westmorland
St. Lawrence's Church, Appleby-in-Westmorland

St Lawrence's church is a grade I listed building, of late 12th century foundation, rebuilt late…

Brougham Hall
Brougham Hall

Brougham Hall is a creative haven where you can enjoy the perfect blend of crafts, coffee and…

St Michael and All Angels, Lamplugh
St Michael and All Angels, Lamplugh

Lamplugh church, designed by William Butterfield, is located in a dramatic landscape on an elevated…

St. Cuthbert's Church, Great Salkeld
St. Cuthbert's Church, Great Salkeld

There has probably been a church in Great Salkeld since 880 AD, when the body of St Cuthbert was…

Holy Trinity, Casterton
Holy Trinity, Casterton

Built in 1833 by William Carus Wilson, Founder of the Clergy Daughters School, as school chapel and…

Penrith Castle
Penrith Castle

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

Exterior at Kendal Museum in Kendal, Cumbria
Kendal Museum

Kendal Museum is one of the oldest museums in the UK, founded in 1796 by William Todhunter.  The…

The Bridge House, Ambleside
The Bridge House, Ambleside

Dating back to the 17th century, this unique building stands over Stock Beck in the middle of…

Archway Entrance to Jennings Brewery in Cockermouth, Cumbria
Jennings Brewery

The brewery is now open again, at the foot of Cockermouth Castle, surrounded by the River Derwent…

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. Andrew's Church, Kirkandrews on Esk
Our Lady & St Wilfrid Church, Warwick Bridge

This ‘hidden gem’ is the earliest known surviving example of a small English parish church designed…

Kendal Castle
Kendal Castle

Kendal Castle is situated on a mound-like hill, known as a drumlin, to the east of the town of…

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

Black Cat Distillery operates out of a stunning fortified and walled Medieval Hall at Brougham. Our…

Bewcastle
Bewcastle Cross

Castle open to public at all times. Church open to public dawn to dusk. Bewcastle Cross Shaft Anglo…

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

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

Birkrigg Common
Birkrigg Common

Double Circle of stones surrounding cremations in urns (removed). 'Platform' cairn, small barrows,…

St. Peter's Church, Heversham
St. Peter's Church, Heversham

St Peter’s, the oldest site of worship in the old county of Westmorland and the building we see…

Family days out at Acorn Bank in Temple Sowerby, Cumbria © National Trust
Acorn Bank

A tranquil haven with an almost-forgotten industrial past. Walled garden with outstanding medicinal…

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  • 10St. Cuthbert's Church, Great Salkeld
  • 11Holy Trinity, Casterton
  • 12Penrith Castle
  • 13Kendal Museum
  • 14The Bridge House, Ambleside
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  • 17Our Lady & St Wilfrid Church, Warwick Bridge
  • 18Kendal Castle
  • 19Black Cat Distillery
  • 20Bewcastle Cross
  • 21St. James' Church, Whitehaven
  • 22Birkrigg Common
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  1. St Michael and All Angels church, Arthuret
    St Michael and All Angels church, Arthuret
    St Michael and All Angels, Arthuret

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    Arthuret Road, Longtown, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA6 5SN

    Carlisle

    Said to be the resting place of the legendary King Arthur. The church of St Michael & All Angels is situated on a hill in the ancient parish of Arthuret and overlooks the market town of Longtown with fine views of the surrounding countryside.

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  2. Exterior and gardens at Townend in Troutbeck, Windermere, Lake District
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    Exterior and grounds at Townend in Troutbeck, Windermere, Lake District
    Townend

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    Troutbeck, Windermere, Cumbria, LA23 1LB

    Telephone

    015394 32628

    townend@nationaltrust.org.uk

    Windermere

    A real Lakeland hidden treasure set in the beautiful village of Troutbeck, this 17thC solid stone and slate house sits imposingly on the hillside, its huge chimneys typical of the area.

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  3. All Saints, Boltongate
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    All Saints, Boltongate

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    Boltongate, Wigton, Cumbria, CA7 1DA

    Wigton

    Described by Nicholas Pevsner as “one of the architectural sensations of Cumberland.” The present church is from about 1400 but there is ample evidence of an earlier Norman Church.

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  4. St Michael and All Angels, Isel
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    St Michael and All Angels, Isel

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    Isel, Cockermouth, Cumbria, CA13 9SR

    Cockermouth

    Isel church is a beautiful Grade I listed building, which is located in an idyllic position in a carefully tended churchyard close to the River Derwent and the grounds of Isel Hall.

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  5. Quaker Meeting House, Brigflatts
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    Quaker Meeting House, Brigflatts

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    Brigflatts Lane, SEDBERGH, Cumbria, LA10 5HN

    Telephone

    01539 620005

    warden@brigflatts.org

    SEDBERGH

    Brigflatts, near Sedbergh, Cumbria, is one of the most famous Quaker meeting houses, known and loved by Friends all over the world.

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  6. Beers from Keswick Brewery in Keswick, Lake District
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    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

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    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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  7. Bluebird at The Ruskin Museum
    Bluebird at The Ruskin Museum
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    Bluebird at The Ruskin Museum
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    The Ruskin Museum

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    The Ruskin Museum, Coniston, Cumbria, LA21 8DU

    Telephone

    015394 41164

    information@ruskinmuseum.com

    Coniston

    Meet Coniston's heroes, John Ruskin, artist, radical and seer and Donald Campbell, speed ace. View the fully restored Bluebird craft in the Bluebird wing of the museum. Discover the mineral wealth of the fells, all at 'the most thought provoking…

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  8. St. Bees Priory
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    St. Bees Priory

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    ST. BEES, Cumbria, CA27 0DR

    enquiries@stbeespriory.org.uk

    ST. BEES

    The priory is one of the architectural jewels in Cumbria and well worth a visit. This beautiful and historic church in the seaside village of St Bees, built in 1120, is all that remains of the original Priory, but it is a thriving and much loved…

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  9. Bewcastle
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    Bewcastle Cross

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    Bewcastle Cross, Demesne, Bewcastle, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA6 6PX

    Telephone

    01697 748627

    andy@snipe.co.uk

    Bewcastle, Carlisle

    Castle open to public at all times. Church open to public dawn to dusk. Bewcastle Cross Shaft Anglo Saxon 7thC, beside church. Dates from 1361, east wall 12thC.

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  10. Exterior of Wordsworth Grasmere in the Lake District, Cumbria
    Exterior of Wordsworth Grasmere in the Lake District, Cumbria
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    Wordsworth Grasmere

    Address

    Town End, Grasmere, Cumbria, LA22 9SH

    Telephone

    015394 35544

    enquiries@wordsworth.org.uk

    Grasmere

    Enjoy your perfect Lake District day out at Wordsworth Grasmere. Discover the home of William Wordsworth, one of England’s most famous poets. Step back 200 years and experience the sights, sounds and smells of family life at Dove Cottage.

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  11. St Oswald, Dean (alexanderpkappCC-BY-SA2.0)1
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    St Oswald, Dean

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    Dean, Workington, Cumbria, CA14 4TH

    Workington

    In spite of the eclectic origins of its many parts, St Oswald's significance lies it its alterations and accumulation of features over time including Norman font and walls, 13th century windows, 15th century chancel and furniture by Thompson (the…

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  12. Exterior at Kendal Museum in Kendal, Cumbria
    Exterior at Kendal Museum in Kendal, Cumbria
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    Kendal Museum

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    Kendal Museum, Station Rd, Kendal, Cumbria, LA9 6BT

    Telephone

    01539 815597

    info@kendal.ac.uk

    Kendal

    Kendal Museum is one of the oldest museums in the UK, founded in 1796 by William Todhunter.  The Museum has a long history in Kendal Town and has occupied various sites but has been at its current location (previously a wool warehouse) since 1913.

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  13. Exterior of Tabitha Twitchit's Bookshop in Hawkshead, Lake District © National Trust Images / Steven Barber
    Exterior of Tabitha Twitchit's Bookshop in Hawkshead, Lake District © National Trust Images / Steven Barber
    Exterior of Tabitha Twitchit's Bookshop in Hawkshead, Lake District © Lakes Culture / Jill Jennings
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    Exterior of Tabitha Twitchit's Bookshop in Hawkshead, Lake District © National Trust Images / Steven Barber
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    Exterior of Tabitha Twitchit's Bookshop in Hawkshead, Lake District © National Trust Images / Chris Lacey
    Tabitha Twitchit's Bookshop

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    Tabitha Twitchit's Bookshop, Main St, Hawkshead, Cumbria, LA22 0NS

    tabithatwitchitsbookshop@nationaltrust.org.uk

    Hawkshead

    Step inside the charming world of Tabitha Twitchit's second-hand bookshop in Hawkshead, where every shelf holds a story. Come in and wander round, browse and lose yourself in the quiet magic of well-loved pages and forgotten treasures. Whether…

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  14. Exterior and Gardens at Mirehouse Historic House and Gardens near Bassenthwaite, Lake District
    Exterior and Gardens at Mirehouse Historic House and Gardens near Bassenthwaite, Lake District
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    Mirehouse Historic House and Gardens near Bassenthwaite, Lake District
    Scenic view and hydrangeas at Mirehouse Historic House and Gardens near Bassenthwaite, Lake District
    Exterior and Gardens at Mirehouse Historic House and Gardens near Bassenthwaite, Lake District
    Gazebo and gardens at Mirehouse Historic House and Gardens near Bassenthwaite, Lake District
    Garden wall with a quote inscribed from Francis Bacon at Mirehouse Historic House and Gardens near Bassenthwaite, Lake District
    Exterior of Mirehouse Historic House and Gardens near Bassenthwaite, Lake District
    Mirehouse Historic House and Gardens near Bassenthwaite, Lake District
    Scenic view and hydrangeas at Mirehouse Historic House and Gardens near Bassenthwaite, Lake District
    Mirehouse Historic House and Gardens

    Address

    Mirehouse & Gardens, A591, Keswick, Cumbria, CA12 4QE

    Telephone

    017687 72287

    info@mirehouse.com

    Keswick

    Mirehouse is a beautiful family home in a breathtaking setting, welcoming visitors of all ages. Stroll lakeside paths, explore woodland playgrounds, and enjoy the Poetry Walk or the serene walled Bee Garden. Inside, discover fascinating literary…

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  15. The Bridge House, Ambleside
    The Bridge House, Ambleside
    The Bridge House, Ambleside

    Address

    Rydal Road, Ambleside, LA22 9AN

    Telephone

    015394 32617

    Ambleside

    Dating back to the 17th century, this unique building stands over Stock Beck in the middle of Ambleside as a quirky reminder of Ambleside’s past.

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  16. Exhibits at Penrith and Eden Museum in Penrith, Cumbria
    Exhibits at Penrith and Eden Museum in Penrith, Cumbria
    Exhibits at Penrith and Eden Museum in Penrith, Cumbria
    Painting 'Penrith Market 1896' by Emma Watson, on Display at Penrith and Eden Museum in Penrith, Cumbria
    Exterior and Entrance at Penrith and Eden Museum in Penrith, Cumbria
    Artifacts at Penrith and Eden Museum in Penrith, Cumbria
    Exhibits at Penrith and Eden Museum in Penrith, Cumbria
    Exhibits at Penrith and Eden Museum in Penrith, Cumbria
    Painting 'Penrith Market 1896' by Emma Watson, on Display at Penrith and Eden Museum in Penrith, Cumbria
    Exterior and Entrance at Penrith and Eden Museum in Penrith, Cumbria
    Artifacts at Penrith and Eden Museum in Penrith, Cumbria
    Penrith and Eden Museum

    Address

    Penrith and Eden Museum, Robinson's School, Middlegate, Penrith, Cumbria, CA11 7PT

    Telephone

    01768 865105

    museum.corporate@westmorlandandfurness.gov.uk

    Middlegate, Penrith

    Penrith and Eden Museum is an Accredited Museum, which aims to collect, preserve and display material reflecting the history and culture of the Penrith and Eden district.

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  17. Exterior at The Vault in Kirkby Lonsdale, Cumbria
    Exterior at The Vault in Kirkby Lonsdale, Cumbria
    Inside the cell at The Vault in Kirkby Lonsdale, Cumbria
    Lockers at The Vault in Kirkby Lonsdale, Cumbria
    Instructions at The Vault in Kirkby Lonsdale, Cumbria
    Exterior at The Vault in Kirkby Lonsdale, Cumbria
    Inside the cell at The Vault in Kirkby Lonsdale, Cumbria
    Lockers at The Vault in Kirkby Lonsdale, Cumbria
    Instructions at The Vault in Kirkby Lonsdale, Cumbria
    The Vault, Kirkby Lonsdale

    Address

    The Vault, The Old Bank Buildings, 29 Main St, Kirkby Lonsdale, Cumbria, LA6 2AH

    Telephone

    015242 97177

    29 Main St, Kirkby Lonsdale

    Step into The Vault and unlock the history of Kirkby Lonsdale through this interactive, and free to enter, exhibit located in the town’s former bank vault.

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    Egremont Castle Park

    Address

    Bookwell, Castle Villas, Egremont, Cumbria, CA22 2JW

    Egremont

    Egremont Castle Park in the town of Egremont, offers 2.8 acres of beautiful green space that is ideal for walkers and runners.

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  19. Grounds and historic buildings at Nenthead Mines in Nenthead, Cumbria
    Grounds and historic buildings at Nenthead Mines in Nenthead, Cumbria
    Grounds and historic buildings at Nenthead Mines in Nenthead, Cumbria
    Grounds and historic buildings at Nenthead Mines in Nenthead, Cumbria
    Aerial view of Nenthead Mines in Nenthead, Cumbria
    Grounds and historic buildings at Nenthead Mines in Nenthead, Cumbria
    Grounds and historic buildings at Nenthead Mines in Nenthead, Cumbria
    Grounds and historic buildings at Nenthead Mines in Nenthead, Cumbria
    Grounds and historic buildings at Nenthead Mines in Nenthead, Cumbria
    Grounds and historic buildings at Nenthead Mines in Nenthead, Cumbria
    Grounds and historic buildings at Nenthead Mines in Nenthead, Cumbria
    Aerial view of Nenthead Mines in Nenthead, Cumbria
    Grounds and historic buildings at Nenthead Mines in Nenthead, Cumbria
    Grounds and historic buildings at Nenthead Mines in Nenthead, Cumbria
    Grounds and historic buildings at Nenthead Mines in Nenthead, Cumbria
    Nenthead Mines

    Address

    Nenthead, Alston, Cumbria, CA9 3PD

    Telephone

    07494 497868

    Alston

    Nenthead Mines is a historic place at Nenthead, near Alston. This remote valley is covered by remains from the lead and zinc mining industry of the North Pennines, including mine entrances, watercourses, dressing-floors and buildings. The site is…

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  20. Replica Waterbird Flying over Windermere, Lake District - © Mark Wright
    Replica Waterbird Flying over Windermere, Lake District - © Mark Wright
    Waterbird's Big Book at Windermere Library in Windermere, Lake District
    Wings over Windermere Exhibition at at Windermere Library in Windermere, Lake District
    Wings over Windermere Exhibition at at Windermere Library in Windermere, Lake District
    Wings over Windermere Exhibition at at Windermere Library in Windermere, Lake District
    Replica Waterbird Flying over Windermere, Lake District - © Mark Wright
    Waterbird's Big Book at Windermere Library in Windermere, Lake District
    Wings over Windermere Exhibition at at Windermere Library in Windermere, Lake District
    Wings over Windermere Exhibition at at Windermere Library in Windermere, Lake District
    Wings over Windermere Exhibition at at Windermere Library in Windermere, Lake District
    Waterbird - Wings over Windermere

    Address

    Windermere Library, Ellerthwaite Rd, Windermere, Cumbria, LA23 2AJ

    Telephone

    07786 918176

    info@waterbird.org.uk

    Windermere

    A free Exhibition at the first floor of Windermere Library which tells the heritage of pioneering aviation at Windermere from 1911 up to the present, including features for involvement by children. Disabled access.

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