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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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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,…

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…

Exterior and grounds at Sizergh Castle, Lake District © National Trust Images
Sizergh

Sizergh boasts 800 years of family history, and is filled with thousands of fascinating items…

Historic Steam Trains at Lakeside & Haverthwaite Railway in the Lake District, Cumbria
Lakeside & Haverthwaite Railway - Lakeside Pier

Steam from the lake shore of Windermere along the heritage track to Haverthwaite Station, where you…

Hardknott Roman Fort
Hardknott Roman Fort

Hardknott Roman Fort is one of the most dramatically sited and remote Roman forts in Britain. It…

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

According to architectural historian Nicholas Pevsner, this is ‘the stateliest church of its time…

Holme Cultram Abbey, Abbeytown
Holme Cultram Abbey, Abbeytown

Caught in the Anglo Scottish wars of the 14th century, a good bit of luck followed the Dissolution…

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 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…

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…

Long Meg and her daughters, by Simon Ledingham
Long Meg and her Daughters

Second largest circle in England - 360' diameter. Long Meg is an outlying stone and is decorated…

Burnmoor stone circles. Photo courtesy of the Lake District National Park.
Eskdale Moor/Burnmoor Stone Circles

Several stone circles and many small cairns are visible on the moor. The circles are distinguished…

Ravenglass and Eskdale Railway Train with a scenic mountain backdrop and lake reflection © Mark Fielding
Ravenglass & Eskdale Railway

La'aL Ratty, the little Cumbrian railway, is an award-winning heritage visitor attraction and Lake…

St Mary's, Beaumont
St Marys, Beaumont

Situated prominently in the heart of the village, in an area of outstanding natural beauty. St…

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

Set in the heart of Sedbergh in a beautifully maintained churchyard the church, which dates from…

St Michael and All Angels church, Arthuret
St Michael and All Angels, Arthuret

Said to be the resting place of the legendary King Arthur. The church of St Michael & All Angels is…

Exterior and gardens at Townend in Troutbeck, Windermere, Lake District
Townend

A real Lakeland hidden treasure set in the beautiful village of Troutbeck, this 17thC solid stone…

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

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

Castlerigg Stone Circle
Castlerigg Stone Circle

Raised in circa 3000BC, Castlerigg is perhaps the most atmospheric of all British stone circles…

St. Anthony, Cartmel Fell
St Anthony's Church, Cartmel Fell

Founded in 1504 and Grade I listed this peaceful church is tucked away on the Fell, surrounded by a…

Exterior at The Vault in Kirkby Lonsdale, Cumbria
The Vault, Kirkby Lonsdale

Step into The Vault and unlock the history of Kirkby Lonsdale through this interactive, and free to…

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St Oswald, Dean

In spite of the eclectic origins of its many parts, St Oswald's significance lies it its…

Stained glass window at St. Martin's Church Brampton
St. Martin's Church, Brampton

A 'very remarkable building with windows glowing with gemstone colours', according to architectural…

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…

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  • 1Windermere Jetty Museum
  • 2St Michael and All Angels, Lamplugh
  • 3Sizergh
  • 4Lakeside & Haverthwaite Railway - Lakeside Pier
  • 5Hardknott Roman Fort
  • 6St. Andrew's Church, Penrith
  • 7Holme Cultram Abbey, Abbeytown
  • 8St Mary’s, Lanercost Priory
  • 9St Michael and All Angels, Beetham
  • 10Crooked River Brewing Co
  • 11Long Meg and her Daughters
  • 12Eskdale Moor/Burnmoor Stone Circles
  • 13Ravenglass & Eskdale Railway
  • 14St Marys, Beaumont
  • 15St. Andrew's Church, Sedbergh
  • 16St Michael and All Angels, Arthuret
  • 17Townend
  • 18St Kentigern, Crosthwaite, Keswick
  • 19Castlerigg Stone Circle
  • 20St Anthony's Church, Cartmel Fell
  • 21The Vault, Kirkby Lonsdale
  • 22St Oswald, Dean
  • 23St. Martin's Church, Brampton
  • 24Jennings Brewery
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  1. Exterior and Marina at The Beacon Museum in Whitehaven, Cumbria
    Exterior and Marina at The Beacon Museum in Whitehaven, Cumbria
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    Exterior and Marina at The Beacon Museum in Whitehaven, Cumbria
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    The Beacon Museum

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    The Beacon Museum, W Strand, Whitehaven, Cumbria, CA28 7LY

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    01946 592302

    thebeacon@copeland.gov.uk

    Whitehaven

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  2. Interior Exhibition at Eskdale Mill in Boot, Lake District
    Interior Exhibition at Eskdale Mill in Boot, Lake District
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    Interior Exhibitions at Eskdale Mill in Boot, Lake District
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    Eskdale Mill

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    Eskdale Mill & Heritage Trust, Eskdale Mill, Boot, Holmrook, Cumbria, CA19 1TG

    Telephone

    01946723335

    manager@eskdalemill.co.uk

    Boot, Holmrook

    Eskdale Mill is a unique experience, nestled in one of the Lake District's most beautiful locations. This charming site embodies the Lake District’s heritage. It is the last remaining working water-powered corn mill in the Lake District.

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  3. Elva Plain Stone Circle - Photo by Bill Boaden courtesy of Geograph.org.uk
    Elva Plain Stone Circle - Photo by Bill Boaden courtesy of Geograph.org.uk
    Elva Plain Stone Circle

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    Eva Plain, Nr Smetmurphy Common, Embleton, Cockermouth

    website@cumbriatourism.org

    Embleton

    The 15 stones, of which the tallest is just under one metre, form an almost perfect circle some 40 metres in diameter. Only 15 stones of the original 30 remain.

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  4. 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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  5. Exterior and Grounds at Brantwood, Home of John Ruskin in Coniston, Lake District
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    Brantwood, Home of John Ruskin

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    Brantwood, East of Lake, Coniston, Cumbria, LA21 8AD

    Telephone

    015394 41396

    enquiries@brantwood.org.uk

    Coniston

    Brantwood, the former home of eminent Victorian John Ruskin and a treasure house of art and memorabilia. The 250-acre estate comprises 8 unique gardens, ancient woodland, high moors and meadows.

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

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    Kirkandrews on Esk, CARLISLE, Cumbria, CA6 5NF

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    01228 792875

    CARLISLE

    The tranquility of St Andrew's church, set on the banks of the river Esk, belies the turbulence of its past. The church serves the scattered population in the rural parish of Kirkandrews on Esk, once the centre of the historic and lawless Debateable…

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  7. Exterior of Wordsworth Grasmere in the Lake District, Cumbria
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    Children having ice cream at Wordsworth Grasmere in the Lake District, Cumbria © Tom McNally
    Wordsworth Grasmere

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

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    High Street, WHITEHAVEN, Cumbria, CA28 7PY

    WHITEHAVEN

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

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  9. St Mary’s, Lanercost Priory
    St Mary’s, Lanercost Priory
    St Mary’s, Lanercost Priory

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    Lanercost, Brampton, Cumbria, CA8 2HQ

    Brampton

    Set in a tranquil rural landscape, overlooked by Hadrian's Wall, Lanercost Priory forms a magnificent and fascinating complex of historic buildings. St Mary’s sits in the former nave of the Priory, an Augustinian monastery founded in 1169.

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  10. Kendal Castle
    Kendal Castle

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    Kendal Castle, Kendal, Cumbria, LA9 7DJ

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    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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  11. St. Oswald's Church, Grasmere
    St. Oswald's Church, Grasmere
    St. Oswald's Church, Grasmere

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    St Oswald’s church, Church Stile, Grasmere, Cumbria, LA22 9SW

    Grasmere

    This church is well known because of its associations with the great Romantic poet William Wordsworth, who lived in nearby Dove Cottage and is buried in the churchyard.

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    Moor Divock

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    Pooley Bridge, Penrith, Cumbria, CA10 2NW

    website@cumbriatourism.org

    Penrith

    This area is rich in prehistoric remains including a standing stone, stone circle and cairns. Moor Divock is 300 metres above sea level, forming part of Askham Fell, to the East of Ullswater.

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  13. Family days out at Acorn Bank in Temple Sowerby, Cumbria © National Trust
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    Historic architecture and grounds at Acorn Bank in Temple Sowerby, Cumbria © National Trust
    Historic architecture at Acorn Bank in Temple Sowerby, Cumbria © National Trust
    Grounds and Gardens at Acorn Bank in Temple Sowerby, Cumbria © National Trust
    Grounds and gardens at Acorn Bank in Temple Sowerby, Cumbria © National Trust
    Grounds and gardens at Acorn Bank in Temple Sowerby, Cumbria © National Trust
    Acorn Bank

    Address

    Temple Sowerby, Penrith, Cumbria, CA10 1SP

    Telephone

    017683 61893

    acornbank@nationaltrust.org.uk

    Penrith

    A tranquil haven with an almost-forgotten industrial past. Walled garden with outstanding medicinal and culinary herb collection and orchards, woodland walks to a restored watermill.

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  14. St Michael and All Angels, Beetham
    St Michael and All Angels, Beetham
    St Michael and All Angels, Beetham

    Address

    Beetham, Milnthorpe, Cumbria, LA7 7AL

    Milnthorpe

    The beautiful Grade I church we see today, situated by the River Bela, is the result of additions and adaptations through the centuries.
    Mass dials, masons marks, medieval stained glass, a fine Forster & Andrews organ, tower bells and gravestones…

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  15. Exterior and Front Entrance at Wordsworth House and Garden in Cockermouth, Cumbria © National Trust Images - Paul Harris
    Exterior and Front Entrance at Wordsworth House and Garden in Cockermouth, Cumbria © National Trust Images - Paul Harris
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    Gardens at Wordsworth House and Garden in Cockermouth, Cumbria © National Trust Images - Paul Harris
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    Beautiful gardens at Wordsworth House and Garden in Cockermouth, Cumbria
    Exterior and Front Entrance at Wordsworth House and Garden in Cockermouth, Cumbria © National Trust Images - Paul Harris
    Exterior and Front Entrance at Wordsworth House and Garden in Cockermouth, Cumbria © National Trust Images - Paul Harris
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    Gardens at Wordsworth House and Garden in Cockermouth, Cumbria © National Trust Images - Paul Harris
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    Kitchen and decor at Wordsworth House and Garden in Cockermouth, Cumbria
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    Beautiful gardens at Wordsworth House and Garden in Cockermouth, Cumbria
    Exterior and Front Entrance at Wordsworth House and Garden in Cockermouth, Cumbria © National Trust Images - Paul Harris
    Wordsworth House and Garden

    Address

    Main Street, Cockermouth, Cumbria, CA13 9RX

    Telephone

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

    Address

    Wasdale Head, SEASCALE, Cumbria, CA20 1EX

    SEASCALE

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

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  17. 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
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    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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  18. 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
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    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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  19. 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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  20. Exterior at The Vault in Kirkby Lonsdale, Cumbria
    Exterior at The Vault in Kirkby Lonsdale, Cumbria
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    Exterior at The Vault in Kirkby Lonsdale, Cumbria
    Inside the cell at The Vault in Kirkby Lonsdale, Cumbria
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    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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