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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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  • 1The Pencil Museum
  • 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. Exterior and Entrance at Farfield Mill in Sedbergh, Cumbria
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    Farfield Mill

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    Farfield Mill, Garsdale Rd, Sedbergh, Cumbria, LA10 5LW

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    01539 621958

    reception@farfieldmill.org

    Sedbergh

    Farfield Mill is a Victorian woollen mill in the Yorkshire Dales. Home to artists’ studios, art exhibitions, heritage looms and tea room.

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  2. Exterior and Gardens at Hill Top, Beatrix Potter's House in Near Sawrey, Ambleside, Lake District
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    Hill Top, Beatrix Potter's House

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    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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  3. St Michael and All Angels church, Arthuret
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    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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  4. Aerial View of Muncaster Castle & Gardens in Ravenglass, Cumbria
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    Muncaster Castle

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    Muncaster Castle, Ravenglass, Cumbria, CA18 1RQ

    Telephone

    01229 717614

    info@muncaster.co.uk

    Ravenglass

    Discover the captivating charm of Muncaster Castle, a historic gem nestled on the stunning Lake District coast where mountains meet the sea. With over 800 years of history, Muncaster is still cherished by the Pennington family, who warmly welcome…

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  5. Exterior and Front Entrance at Wordsworth House and Garden in Cockermouth, Cumbria © National Trust Images - Paul Harris
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    Wordsworth House and Garden

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    Main Street, Cockermouth, Cumbria, CA13 9RX

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    01900 824805

    wordsworthhouse@nationaltrust.org.uk

    Cockermouth

    Step back in time to the 1770s and experience William and Dorothy Wordsworth’s childhood home. Whether you meet the maid-of-all-work or a knowledgeable 21st-century guide, you’re guaranteed a warm welcome.

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

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    Martindale, PENRITH, Cumbria, CA10 2NF

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    01768 898396

    PENRITH

    The 'Old Church' of St Martin was built in the 1660's on the site of a probable earlier chapel dating from 1220. The church is fully open and much visited, with all entries in the visitor’s book remarking on the special atmosphere and sense of peace…

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

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    Great Salkeld, PENRITH, Cumbria, CA11 9NA

    Telephone

    01768 898396

    PENRITH

    There has probably been a church in Great Salkeld since 880 AD, when the body of St Cuthbert was rested here after being brought from Holy Island. The Pele Tower was added in 1380, with an iron door for defence of the inhabitants against the Scots.

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  8. Hawkshead Chapel
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    Hawkshead Chapel

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    The Square, Hawkshead, Ambleside, Cumbria, LA22 0NZ

    Ambleside

    One of the oldest Methodist Churches in the world and possibly one of the most unique buildings.

    Converted from a 15th century cottage in 1862, a small group of local Christians worshipped at 'Union Chapel'. The benefactor was Mrs Satterthwaite. In…

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  9. Exterior and Entrance at Hawkshead Grammar School Museum in the Lake District, Cumbria
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    Hawkshead Grammar School Museum

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    Hawkshead Grammar School Museum, Main Street, Hawkshead, Ambleside, Cumbria, LA22 0NT

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    015394 36674

    hgsfcurator@gmail.com

    Hawkshead, Ambleside

    Situated in the quaint Lake District Village of Hawkshead, the boys Grammar School gives insight into school life ever since it opened in 1585. William Wordsworth also attended the school from age 9 to 17 with his brothers. 

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  10. St Michael and All Angels, Lamplugh
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    St Michael and All Angels, Lamplugh

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    Lamplugh, Workington, Cumbria, CA14 4TZ

    Workington

    Lamplugh church, designed by William Butterfield, is located in a dramatic landscape on an elevated site, set against the outlying fells of the Lake District National Park with Owsen and Blake Fells beyond.

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  11. St. Andrew's Church, Sedbergh
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    St. Andrew's Church, Sedbergh

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    Finkle Street, SEDBERGH, Cumbria, LA10 5BZ

    Telephone

    01539 620018

    SEDBERGH

    Set in the heart of Sedbergh in a beautifully maintained churchyard the church, which dates from 1130, is a haven of peace.

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  12. Our Lady Star of the Sea & St Michael Church, Workington
    Our Lady Star of the Sea & St Michael Church, Workington
    Our Lady Star of the Sea & St Michael Church, Workington

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    Banklands, WORKINGTON, Cumbria, CA14 3EP

    info@workingtoncatholicchurch.co.uk

    WORKINGTON

    The church was designed by Edward Welby Pugin (son of Augustus Welby Pugin) and built between 1873 - 1876 to replace a chapel in the grounds which now forms part of St Joseph's High School.

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  13. Exterior and Grounds of Swarthmoor Hall in Ulverston, Cumbria
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    Exterior and Grounds of Swarthmoor Hall in Ulverston, Cumbria
    Gardens at Swarthmoor Hall in Ulverston, Cumbria
    Swarthmoor Hall

    Address

    Swarthmoor Hall, Swarthmoor Hall Ln, Ulverston, Cumbria, LA12 0JQ

    Telephone

    01229583204

    info@swarthmoorhall.co.uk

    Ulverston

    Swarthmoor Hall is a 17th century, Grade II* listed country house. The Hall is regarded as the cradle of Quakerism as it was here in 1652 that the Quaker movement was formed during a period of enormous political and religious turmoil.

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  14. Brougham Hall
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    Brougham Hall
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    Brougham Hall

    Address

    Brougham Avenue, Brougham, Penrith, Cumbria, CA10 2DE

    Telephone

    01768 868184

    enquiries@broughamhall.co.uk

    Penrith

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

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  15. Kendal Castle
    Kendal Castle

    Address

    Kendal Castle, Kendal, Cumbria, LA9 7DJ

    Telephone

    01539 822222

    info@cumbriatourism.org

    Kendal

    Kendal Castle is situated on a mound-like hill, known as a drumlin, to the east of the town of Kendal, Cumbria, in northern England.

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  16. Grey Croft Stone Circle
    Grey Croft Stone Circle

    Address

    Seascale, Cumbria, CA20 1QL

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    Cumbria

    The present circle of 10 standing stones, 80' diameter, was restored in 1949. The stone circle is on private land belonging to Seascale How Farm, but can be seen from a nearby footpath.

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    Exterior at Kendal Museum in Kendal, Cumbria
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    Natural History Exhibit at Kendal Museum in Kendal, Cumbria
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    Kendal Museum

    Address

    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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  18. St Mary's, Beaumont
    St Mary's, Beaumont
    St Marys, Beaumont

    Address

    Beaumont, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA5 6EA

    Carlisle

    Situated prominently in the heart of the village, in an area of outstanding natural beauty. St Mary’s is the only church actually on the course of Hadrian's Wall.

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  19. St Michael, Brough
    St Michael, Brough
    St Michael, Brough

    Address

    Church Brough, Brough, Cumbria, CA17 4EJ

    Brough

    Come and walk up the aisle of our beautiful and peaceful church and learn about the lives of the inhabitants of Brough under Stainmore.
    St Michael’s has not always had such a quiet time. Its close proximity to the castle 200yds away, meant it was…

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  20. 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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    Slide and Lost Castle Adventure Playground at Lowther Castle & Gardens in Lowther, Lake District
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    The Rose Garden 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
    Lowther Castle & Gardens

    Address

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

    Telephone

    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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